Full-time Direct Support Professional (1st Shift)
About The Position
Burton Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs, assisting over 500 people across multiple counties. This full-time, first shift Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is part of Burton Center's Day Program, with hours ranging from 7:00am to 4:15pm, totaling 40 hours per week. The DSP role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for adults with disabilities and special needs by implementing person-centered support and effective training programs. Responsibilities include encouraging independence and community engagement, providing direct care for self-help skills and personal hygiene, which may involve toileting, changing incontinence briefs, administering medication, and feeding assistance. DSPs also promote a positive and healthy lifestyle through teaching from a designated curriculum, following behavioral support plans, and facilitating participation in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. The role involves using a Chromebook for tracking objectives and completing progress reports via the online Therap system. Comprehensive training will be provided for driving Burton Center vehicles, operating wheelchair lifts safely, utilizing therapeutic options, and obtaining Basic Life Support and MedTech certifications.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Implement effective training programs
- Encourage independence and community engagement
- Provide direct care with self-help skills and personal hygiene
- Provide quality, direct care that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed
- Encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle by teaching from a designated curriculum, following behavioral support plans, and participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities
- Track individuals' objectives and complete progress reports using the online system, Therap
- Drive Burton Center vehicles
- Operate wheelchair lifts safely
- Use therapeutic options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
