Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

Edgefield (SC)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burton Center in Edgefield, SC seeks a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for 16–24 hours per week. You will support up to 4 adults with disabilities in a Community Training Home, focusing on training, independence, and community engagement.

You will receive thorough on-the-job training, track progress using Therap, and may assist with meals, personal care, mobility, and safety tasks in a supportive team environment.

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

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered support to up to 4 adults in a Community Training Home
Implement training programs, encourage independence and community engagement
Provide direct care including toileting, bathing, meals, and personal hygiene
Track objectives and progress using Therap, complete progress reports
Operate Burton Center vehicles and wheelchair lifts; support safety procedures

Skills

SC Driver's License

Lift up to 50lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Adaptive, team player

Oral and written communication

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a part-time (16 - 24 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 day shift, part-time position. The hours are between 7:45am - 7:45pm every other Saturday and Sunday, totaling 16 - 24 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 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 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

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 9am-5pm.