Full-time House Assistant

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs; McCormick (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs is seeking a dedicated House Assistant to support adults with disabilities in three residential homes. The role is full-time, with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and on-call as needed.

You will supervise routine safety checks, manage groceries and supplies, and assist with budgeting and appointments while training DSPs to implement Individual Support Plans.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• One year of experience in leadership, customer service, or similar role.
• Ability to pass SafeServ Food Handler course.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety checks in all residential homes.
• Restock groceries and personal hygiene supplies.
• Assist individuals with routine shopping trips, appointments, and budgeting.
• Train and support DSPs to implement Individual Support Plans.
• Create staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage.
• Model best practices in care, communication, and teamwork.
• Interact with individuals’ family members in a warm, professional manner.
• Complete online progress reports, goals, and daily notes.

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to fill the role of a full‑time House Assistant. The ideal candidate for this position will be motivated, outgoing, and detail‑oriented! By communicating effectively and maintaining a positive attitude, the House Assistant will work closely with Direct Support Professionals, families, and Burton Center leadership to ensure each individual in their care is able to live to their fullest potential. Above all, they value dignity, respect, and person‑centered care for adults with special needs and disabilities.

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 and widen 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. Regular business hours will be Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with on‑call hours as needed.

As a House Assistant with Burton Center, you will support adults ages 21 and up with disabilities and special needs across three residential homes. This role ensures each home is safe, well‑maintained, and aligns with each individual’s support needs. You will be responsible for completing routine safety checks, restocking groceries and personal hygiene supplies, and assisting individuals on routine shopping trips, appointments, and budgeting.

You will also train and support Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to implement Individual Support Plans effectively for each adult. You will create schedules that are adequately staffed, model best practices in care, communication, and teamwork, and interact with individuals’ family members in a warm, professional manner.

Staying organized and completing online progress reports, goals, and daily notes in a timely manner will ensure compliance with Burton Center, federal, and state policies and procedures.

This position requires hands‑on support, reliability, and a commitment to developing and discovering unlimited potential in adults with disabilities and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety checks in all residential homes.
• Restock groceries and personal hygiene supplies.
• Assist individuals with routine shopping trips, appointments, and budgeting.
• Train and support DSPs to implement Individual Support Plans.
• Create staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage.
• Model best practices in care, communication, and teamwork.
• Interact with individuals’ family members in a warm, professional manner.
• Complete online progress reports, goals, and daily notes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• One year of experience in leadership, customer service, or similar role.
• Ability to pass SafeServ Food Handler course.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SafeServ certified.
• One year of experience working with adults with special needs or disabilities.

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 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. Below are tentative dates for 2026; please note that these are subject to change.

• March 24 – 26 and 31
• April 21 – 23 and 30
• May 19 – 21 and 28
• June 2 – 4 and 18
• July 14 – 16 and 23
• August 11 – 13 and 20
• September 8 – 10 and 17
• October 6 – 8 and 15
• November 17 – 19 and 25
• December 1 – 3 and 22