Direct Support Professional - 1st Shift Weekday | Chesnee, SC

Charles Lea Center•Spartanburg, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Charles Lea Center is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with disabilities in living full, independent lives. The role is based in a residential setting at the Spartanburg location and follows a consistent first-shift weekday schedule. Staff may be reassigned to other Charles Lea Center sites when needed because of staffing shortages, inclement weather, or program or location closures. The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with daily living and personal care, supports activities and community outings, helps build skills, documents daily notes and training steps in Therap, and communicates important information to supervisors and team members. The position requires following safety, infection-control, and agency policies while maintaining professionalism, teamwork, and positive interactions. The role involves regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and hands-on support. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and Social Security number.
Basic computer and documentation skills.
Ability to pass required background and reference checks.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and hands-on support; reasonable accommodations are available.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of relevant experience preferred, such as DSP, CNA, PCA, RBT, Med Tech, or caregiver experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living skills, grooming, meals, personal care, and medication administration.
Support individuals in activities, community outings, and skill-building.
Promote independence and dignity in every interaction.
Document daily notes, training steps, and updates in Therap.
Communicate important information to supervisors and team members.
Follow safety, infection-control, and agency policies.
Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and positive interactions.
Work at other Charles Lea Center sites as needed based on staffing and operational needs, including in the event of staffing shortages, inclement weather, or program or location closures.