Part-time Direct Support Professional (Night Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

Ware Shoals (SC)

On-site

USD 16,531 - 20,664

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs in Ware Shoals, SC, is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for overnight shifts. The role includes providing quality support to adults with disabilities, implementing training programs, and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities involve direct care, personal hygiene assistance, and meal preparation. Applicants must possess an SC Driver’s License and excellent communication skills. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

SC Driver’s License required.
Ability to provide direct care with self-help skills and personal hygiene.
Pivotal role in implementing effective training programs.

Responsibilities

Provide night support for adults with disabilities in a Community Training Home.
Implement training programs to encourage independence and community engagement.
Ensure a clean and safe home environment.

Skills

Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Be adaptive and a team player

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part‑time Overnight

Burton Center is looking for a part‑time (16‑24 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our dynamic team. DSPs 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 created in 1971 to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and 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 an overnight, part‑time position. The hours are between 7:45 pm and 7:45 am every other Saturday and Sunday, totaling 16‑24 hours every other week. This position is part of Burton Center’s Community Training Home Program (CTH).

As a Direct Support Professional in a Community Training Home, 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 the 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 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 completing light housework to provide a clean and safe home environment. You will 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 operate 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 & Training

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.

Note: These dates are subject to change.

Upcoming Orientation Dates (2026)