Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift) Job at Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Edgefield, SC

  • Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs
  • Edgefield, SC

Job Description

About Burton Center Burton Center is a non‑profit disability and special needs board 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 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 7:45 am‑7:45 pm every other Saturday and Sunday, totaling 16‑24 hours per week. This position is 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. The 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 participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. You will 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 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 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 complete 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 24‑26 and 31 April 21‑23 and 30 May 19‑21 and 28 June 2‑4 and 18 July 14‑16 and 23 Aug 11‑13 and 20 Sep 8‑10 and 17 Oct 6‑8 and 15 Nov 17‑19 and 25 Dec 1‑3 and 22 *Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Part time, Live in, Work at office, Weekend work, Day shift

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