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Burton Center for Disabilities & Special Needs

<div>Burton Center is looking for a part-time (12 - 25 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 ofservicesand widen 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 with hours on Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9:30am. This position is a part of Burton Center's Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility.
As a Direct Support Professional and Chef 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, 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.
2026 Orientation dates*<ul><li>Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements</li></ul>
March 24th-26th and 31stApril 21st-23rd and 30thMay 19th-21st and 28thJune 2nd-4th and 18thJuly 14th-16th and 23rdAug 11th-13th and 20thSep 8th-10th and 17thOct 6th-8th and 15thNov 17th-19th and 25thDec 1-3 and 22nd</div>

Part-time Direct Support Professional (Morning Shift)

<div>Burton Center is looking for a full-time (40 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 ofservices. 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, full-time position. The hours are various weekdays (Monday-Friday) 3:45pm &ndash; 11:45pm and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45am-7:45pm, totaling 40 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, 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
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.
2026 Orientation dates*<ul><li>Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements</li></ul>
March 24th-26th and 31stApril 21st-23rd and 30thMay 19th-21st and 28thJune 2nd-4th and 18thJuly 14th-16th and 23rdAug 11th-13th and 20thSep 8th-10th and 17thOct 6th-8th and 15thNov 17th-19th and 25thDec 1-3 and 22nd</div>

Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)

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