Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs

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West Columbia, SC
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Direct Support Professional
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Greenwood, SC
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Greenwood, SC
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Saluda, SC
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Greenwood, SC
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Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Ware Shoals, SC
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Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
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Ware Shoals, SC
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (Morning Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Edgefield, SC
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Ware Shoals, SC
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Edgefield, SC
- From $14.5 USD / hour
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
- From $14.5 USD / hour
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Greenwood, SC
- From $14.5 USD / hour
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Edgefield, SC
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Greenwood, SC
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Full-time House Assistant
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Due West, SC
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Full-time House Assistant
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
McCormick, SC
- $16.76 USD / hour
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Full-time House Assistant
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
- $16.76 USD / hour
- Full-time
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (Mini 3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Ware Shoals, SC
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (Mini 2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Ware Shoals, SC
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
West Columbia, SC
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- Full-time
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Greenwood, SC
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- Full-time
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs
Ware Shoals, SC
- Full-time

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs

Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)

Greenwood, SC, United States

From $14.5 USD / hour · Full-time

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Pay: From $14.5 USD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Original job description

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 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package through the South Carolina PEBA medical plan and SC Retirement System for eligible employees along with an Employee Assistance Program and Employee Referral Rewards! Please visit Burton Center's benefits page for more information.

Burton Center values the overall well-being of each staff member! See an inside view to our 2025 DSP Appreciation Week here: 2025 DSP Appreciation Reel

About the Position

This is a third shift, full-time position. The hours are various weekdays (Monday-Friday) 11:45pm - 7:45am and rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 7:45pm-7:45am, 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, keeping a clean and tidy home, 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.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass an aptitude test distributed at our office

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

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

Preferred:

Previous experience working with adults with disabilities and special needs

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*

*Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements

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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Community engagement
BLS
Advocate for others
Communication skills

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