Direct Support Professional - CTH Saluda, SC

Overview

The Burton Center is looking for motivated individuals to take on the role of a Direct Support Professional in Community Training Homes. This position is located in Saluda, SC. Full-time, part-time, and as needed positions are available in various locations. Please see below for shift hours or call  to see what openings are available.

• Part-time: 7:45am-7:45pm every other Saturday and Sunday
• Pool Staff: we offer flexible schedules according to your availability

The Burton Center is a non-profit organization that provides quality services for people with disabilities and special needs and their families. We have main offices located in Greenwood, Lexington, Saluda, and Ware Shoals with home facilities throughout each county. Our dedicated staff members continue to provide quality services to the people we serve.

• Incredible health benefits through PEBA
• A positive and rewarding work environment
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Three days of paid orientation training
• One week of on-the-job training with your assigned mentor
• In-person reviews after 30 days of employment to help you succeed
• Additional incentive pay rates in Intermediate Care Facilities

Clients who live in a Community Training Home are encouraged to be independent in daily activities and care, while still receiving support as needed from the trained Direct Support Professional. The goal for individuals in the CTH program is to learn how to become as independent as possible and become involved in their community.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide supervision and support to individuals who need direct, personalized care and individualized training. The candidate that best suits this position will be caring and motivated.

• Preparing meals from a selected meal plan
• Assisting individuals with self-help skills and daily activities such as toileting, personal hygiene, eating, or administering medication
• Following any facilitated or behavioral support plans
• Monitoring individuals and completing monthly progress reports on all objectives
• Transporting individuals to the day program or planned outings
• Always supervise and advocate for individuals
• Assist individuals during extracurricular activities
• Provide one on one care to an individual if that level of care is required for position, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, etc.
• Attends initial Burton Center staff orientation, in-services and workshops as appropriate to enhance job performance
• Provide appropriate and accurate documentation during each shift through online Therap system

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass a competency test
• Valid SC Driver's License
• Able to attend mandatory two-week training course

• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally
• Ability to care and advocate for others
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and squat
• Ability to stand or walk for long period of time
• Ability to drive and transport individuals who may be wheelchair bound