Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

West Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A non-profit disability services provider in West Columbia is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to support adults with disabilities. You will implement training, assist with daily tasks, and provide direct care in a residential setting. The position involves evening shifts and requires a SC Driver’s License, physical capability, and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team to enhance individuals' quality of life through personalized support and advocacy.

Qualifications

SC Driver’s License is required.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to individuals with disabilities.
Implement training programs and encourage independence.
Prepare light meals and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be adaptive

Team player

Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand or walk for long periods

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our dynamic team! DSPs fulfill the Burton Center mission to develop and discover unlimited potential in adults with disabilities and special needs. Through coaching, training, community advocacy, verbal prompts, and hands‑on support as needed, Direct Support Professionals promote individuals to have the best quality of life. If you are a creative, energetic, and caring person, this position is for you!

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 expanded 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 various weekdays (Monday‑Friday) 3:45 pm‑11:45 pm and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45 am‑7:45 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. This position is part of Burton Center’s Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility.

As a Direct Support Professional in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for up to 8 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 care that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, bathing, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will be able to encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle by preparing 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, Therapist. 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

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.