Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs

Ware Shoals (SC)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burton Center is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to join our Community Training Home program, supporting up to 4 adults with disabilities. The role emphasizes person-centered care, independence, and community engagement, with training provided throughout orientation and on-the-job coaching.

The position is a third shift (nights), Monday through Friday, 11:45pm–7:45am, totaling 40 hours per week. Candidates must be able to lift, stand for long periods, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to up to 4 adults in a Community Training Home.
Implement person-centered training programs and promote independence.
Assist with daily living activities, meals, and hygiene.
Document progress and coordinate with Therap-based system.
Operate Burton Center vehicles and follow safety procedures.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Stamina and mobility

Team player and advocacy

Strong oral and written 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 ofservices. 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 third shift, full-time position. The hours are Monday-Friday 11:45pm-7:45am, 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 4 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 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

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

All newly hired Burton Center staff

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*

*Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements