Part-time Direct Support Professional (Pool/PRN)

Part-time Direct Support Professional (Pool/PRN)

Burton Center is looking for part-time, on-call 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!

This is a part-time, as-needed position for Burton Center's Day and Residential Program in Ware Shoals and Due West, SC. (Pool/PRN)

As a Direct Support Professional, your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for adults with disabilities and special needs who are a part of Burton Center's Day or Residential Program. 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 support that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, bathing, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will 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 completing light housework to provide a clean and safe home environment. 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 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