Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift with Rotating Weekends)

About Burton Center

Burton Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs. Founded in 1971, we have spent over five decades expanding our range of services to support over 500 people across Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Lexington, McCormick, Ware Shoals, and Saluda counties. Our staff of 325 assists individuals through Day Programs, Residential Services, and Employment Placement Programs, all provided free of charge to those meeting specific eligibility criteria set by the South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

About the Position

We are seeking a creative, energetic, and caring Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our dynamic team. This full-time role is part of our Community Training Home (CTH) program, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and discovering unlimited potential in up to four adults with disabilities. Your mission is to promote the best possible quality of life through coaching, training, community advocacy, and hands-on support.

As a DSP, you will implement person-centered support strategies to encourage independence and community engagement. Your day-to-day responsibilities include providing direct care with self-help skills and personal hygiene, preparing light meals according to designated plans, and facilitating planned outings, hobbies, and activities. You will also utilize a Chromebook and the Therap online system to track individual objectives and complete progress reports.

This is a second-shift position requiring various weekdays from 3:45 PM to 11:45 PM, plus every other weekend from 7:45 AM to 7:45 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. The role involves driving Burton Center vehicles, operating wheelchair lifts safely, and providing Basic Life Support and MedTech certifications. Comprehensive in-person and on-the-job training will be provided to ensure you are fully prepared to deliver quality, direct support, including assistance with toileting, bathing, and administering medication.

Hiring Process & Orientation

To apply, please submit your application online through Burton Center's website at www.burtoncenter.org under Employment Opportunities. Once your application is submitted, an HR representative will contact you to schedule an interview if you are a qualified candidate.

All newly hired staff must complete a mandatory in-person orientation, MedTech certification, and all assigned online training prior to beginning on-the-job training. Orientation is held once a month over a three-day period from 9 AM to 5 PM. Tentative 2026 dates include:

• 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
• August 11th–13th and 20th
• September 8th–10th and 17th
• October 6th–8th and 15th
• November 17th–19th and 25th
• December 1st–3rd and 22nd

Please note that these dates are subject to change.