Direct Support Professional - ICF Lexington, SC

Direct Support Professional - ICF Lexington, SC

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!

Shift hours:

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm (limited availability)
• 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)
• 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.

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!

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide supervision and support to individuals who need direct, personalized care and individualized training.

Direct Care For Individuals Can Include

• 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Salary: $14.50 per hour

The Burton Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.