Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

Ware Shoals (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A non-profit organization in South Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional for their Community Training Home Program. This full-time second shift position involves providing quality support to adults with disabilities, implementing training programs, and assisting with self-help skills. Applicants must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license and demonstrate good communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Interested candidates can apply through the organization’s website.

Qualifications

Valid South Carolina driver’s license is required.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Must advocate for others effectively.

Responsibilities

Implement training programs for adults with disabilities.
Encourage independence and community engagement.
Provide direct care with self-help skills.

Skills

Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs

Excellent oral and written 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 second shift, full‑time position. The hours are Monday‑Friday 3:45 pm–11:45 pm totaling 40 hours per week. This position is a part of Burton Center's Community Training Home Program (CTH).

As a Direct Support Professional in a Community Training Home (CTH), your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for up to four adults with disabilities and special needs who live in this home. 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 support that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, bathing, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will be able to encourage and teach a positive and healthy lifestyle by preparing and demonstrating how to prepare light meals from a designated meal plan, 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

South Carolina 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 Requirements

All newly hired Burton Center staff must complete a mandatory in‑person orientation, MedTech, and complete all assigned online training prior to on‑the‑job training. Orientation is held once a month, over the course of three days, from 9 am‑5 pm.

Orientation Dates (2026)