Full-time Direct Support Professional (1st Shift)

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Day Program in West Columbia, SC. You will implement person-centered support and training to help adults with disabilities live more independently, and participate in community activities.

Responsibilities include direct care, toileting and personal assistance as needed, with training on quality care using a designated curriculum. You will track progress using Therap and may drive center vehicles after training.

Qualifications

• SC Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered support and training programs.
• Encourage independence and community engagement for adults with disabilities.
• Provide direct care including self-help skills and personal hygiene.

Skills

Driver's license

Mobility & lifting

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

About Burton Center

Burton Center is a non‑profit disability and special needs board. Our organization was created in 1971 to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs and to offer much needed assistance to their families. Over the last five decades, we have been able to expand our range of services. With locations in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Lexington, McCormick, Ware Shoals, and Saluda counties, Burton Center's staff of 325 assists over 500 people. Our services are provided free of charge to those who meet specific eligibility criteria by the South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We offer Day Programs, Residential Services, and Employment Placement Programs.

About the Position

This is a first shift, full‑time position. The hours range from 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. This position is a part of Burton Center's Day Program.

As a Direct Support Professional at the Day Program, your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for adults with disabilities and special needs who participate in this program. Using person‑centered support, you will implement effective training programs, encourage independence and community engagement, and provide direct care with self‑help skills and personal hygiene. Our team will provide in‑depth training on how to provide quality, direct care that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will be able to encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle by teaching from a designated curriculum, following behavioral support plans, and participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. You will also be provided with a Chromebook to track individuals' objectives and complete progress reports using the online system, Therap. Thorough in‑person training and on‑the‑job training will also prepare you to drive Burton Center vehicles, operate wheelchair lifts safely, use therapeutic options, and provide Basic Life Support and MedTech certifications.

Required Qualifications

• SC Driver's License
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to be adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

How To Apply

Please apply online through Burton Center's website at www.burtoncenter.org under Employment Opportunities. Once you have submitted your completed application, an HR representative will reach out to set up an interview if you are a qualified candidate.

Orientation Dates

• March 24th‑26th and 31st
• April 21st‑23rd and 30th
• May 19th‑21st and 28th
• June 2nd‑4th and 18th
• July 14th‑16th and 23rd
• Aug 11th‑13th and 20th
• Sep 8th‑10th and 17th
• Oct 6th‑8th and 15th
• Nov 17th‑19th and 25th
• Dec 1‑3 and 22nd