Part-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs

West Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 16,531 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to join our residential program. This role supports up to eight adults with disabilities, using person-centered strategies to promote independence, social engagement, and quality of life.

Second shift, 12–25 hours weekly, includes training on care tasks, medications, meal prep, and safety. Applicants must have a South Carolina driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong communication

Qualifications

Must have a South Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to adults with disabilities.
Implement training programs to promote independence and daily living skills.
Encourage community engagement and participation in activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful living environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Lift up to 50 lbs

Mobility: stand/walk

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a part-time (12-25 average 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 organization. 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, part‑time position. The hours range from 12-25 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, keeping a clean and tidy atmosphere, 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 you with 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.

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

2026 Orientation Dates