Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center in South Carolina is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to join our Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility, supporting up to 8 adults with disabilities. You will provide person-centered coaching, training, and direct care including assistance with self-care, meal prep, and community activities, following individual plans and behavioral supports.

Requires adaptability, teamwork, strong communication, valid SC driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Support in an Intermediate Care Facility setting to up to 8 adults with disabilities.
• Implement person-centered training programs and encourage independence and community engagement.
• Provide direct care including self-help skills, toileting, bathing, and medication assistance.
• Assist with meal preparation according to designated plans and support behavioral plans.
• Participate in outings and activities and document progress using Therap.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk for long periods

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to add to our dynamic team! DSP 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 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 various weekdays (Monday‑Friday) 3:45pm – 11:45pm and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45am‑7:45pm, totaling 40 hours per week. This position is a 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, 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 50lbs
• 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.

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 9am‑5pm.

2026 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