Direct Support Professional: ICF Greenwood, SC
About The Position
The Burton Center is looking for motivated individuals to take on the role of a Direct Support Professional in Intermediate Care Facilities! Full-time, part-time, and as needed positions are available! Please see below for shift hours or call 864-942-8921 to see what openings are available! 2nd Shift: Various Weekdays 3:45pm - 11:45 and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45am-7:45pm (Multiple positions available) 3rd Shift: Various weekdays 11:45pm - 7:45am and every other Saturday and Sunday from 7:45pm-7:45am (Multiple positions available) Part-time: 7:45am-7:45pm every other Saturday and Sunday Part-time: 7:45 PM -7:45 AM every other Saturday and Sunday Pool Staff: we offer flexible schedules according to your availability! Who we are and what we offer: 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. The Burton Center offers: 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! What is an Intermediate Care Facility? Intermediate Care Facilities are homes where individuals who require additional support receive 24-hour care and rehabilitation. Trained Direct Support Professionals and Licensed Practical Nurses create a home-like environment while also providing a personlized care plan. Job Description: 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!
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass a competency test
- Valid SC Driver's License
- Able to attend mandatory two-week training course
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Training and implementing wheelchair safety and lift procedures
Benefits
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
