Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in West Columbia, SC. The role supports up to four adults with disabilities in a Community Training Home, providing person-centered coaching, training, and daily living assistance.

You will learn and apply behavior support plans, assist with meals, personal care, and routine activities, and maintain progress records using Therapist.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to adults with disabilities in a Community Training Home.
• Implement training plans to promote independence and community engagement.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily living skills.
• Track objectives and progress using the Therapist system.
• Drive Burton Center vehicles after training and ensure safety.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Lift up to 50lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Team player & advocacy

Excellent 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 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. 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, Therapist. 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

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...

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.

• March 24th-26th and 31st
• April 21st-23rd and 30th
• May 19th-21st and 28th
• June 2nd-4th and 18th
• July 14th-16th and 23rd
• Aug 11th-13th and 20th
• Sep 8th-10th and 17th
• Oct 6th-8th and 15th
• Nov 17th-19th and 25th
• Dec 1-3 and 22nd

Salary: $14.50 per hour