Part-time Direct Support Professional (Morning Shift)
Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Edgefield, SC, United States
Burton Center Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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 organization 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 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 5:30 am – 9:30 am. The role is part of Burton Center’s Residential Programme 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 eight 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 also prepare light meals from a designated meal plan, follow behavioral support plans, and participate in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. A Chromebook will be provided 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
South Carolina driver’s licence
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 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
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
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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 organization 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 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 5:30 am – 9:30 am. The role is part of Burton Center’s Residential Programme 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 eight 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 also prepare light meals from a designated meal plan, follow behavioral support plans, and participate in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. A Chromebook will be provided 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
South Carolina driver’s licence
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 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
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
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