Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

Edgefield (SC)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Edgefield, SC is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional. In this role, you will offer quality support to adults with disabilities, assisting with daily activities and implementing training programs. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift 50 lbs. This opportunity includes in-depth training, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a vital difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

SC Driver’s License required.
Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support for adults with disabilities.
Implement effective training programs and encourage independence.
Maintain thorough records using online systems.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

About Burton Center

Burton Center is a non‑profit disability and special needs board 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 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 day shift, part‑time position. The hours are between 7:45 am‑7:45 pm every other Saturday and Sunday, totaling 16‑24 hours per week. This position is 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 four 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. The 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 also be able to encourage and teach a positive and healthy lifestyle by preparing and 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 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 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 and Training

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.

2026 Orientation dates*