Job Description
Burton Center is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Workshop Supervisor to add to our dynamic team! If you enjoy leading and collaborating with a team, have a passion for working with adults with disabilities and special needs, and have excellent writing and communication skills, this position is for you!
About Burton Center
Burton Center is a private, non-profit disability and special needs board. Our organization was created in 1971 to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs and to offer much needed assistance to their families. Over the last five decades, we have been able to expand our range of services and widen our range of services. With locations in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Lexington, McCormick, Ware Shoals, and Saluda counties, Burton Center's staff of 325, assists over 500 people. Our services are provided free of charge to those who meet specific eligibility criteria by the South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
About the Position
This is a first shift position (Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm), located at the Lexington Day Program. As the Workshop Supervisor, you will play an important part in the Burton Center mission to develop and discover unlimited potential by evaluating, training, and placing individuals in various jobs in the workshop. Using person-centered support, you will prepare goals and individual objectives, document individual's progress, and implement a quality control program to ensure production of top-quality services. The Lexington Operations team will provide in-depth training to you about how to provide direct care according to individual support plans, drive bus routes as needed to transport individuals, and maintain adequate and quality supplies for the workshop.
Serving as a dynamic liaison with local industries, you will maintain and recruit additional contacts that align with the production capabilities of individuals. You will exemplify Burton Center's culture through positive interactions, advocating for individuals, and leading by example within the community.
In addition to individual training and industry connections, you will use strong leadership skills to supervise and train a team of Direct Support Professionals involved in providing direct care and support to individuals to become as independent as possible! You will also be responsible for completing monthly progress reports, payroll records, and staff evaluations in an accurate and timely manner.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid SC Driver's License
Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50lbs,
able to stand or walk for long periods of time,
basic mathematical skills,
and excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
Two years of supervisory experience,
production operations,
and/or experience with supporting adults with disabilities and special needs
How To Apply
Please apply online or directly through Burton Center's website at under Employment Opportunities. Once you have submitted your completed application, an HR representative will reach out to set up an interview if you are a qualified candidate. All newly hired Burton Center staff must complete a mandatory in-person orientation, MedTech, and complete all assigned online training prior to on-the-job training. Orientation is held once a month, over the course of three days, from 9am-5pm.
2026 Orientation dates*
*Please note these dates are subject to change.
We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements
March 24th-26th & 31st
April 21st-23rd & 30th
May 19th-21st & 28th
June 2nd-4th & 18th
July 14th-16th & 23rd
Aug 11th-13th & 20th
Sep 8th-10th & 17th
Oct 6th-8th & 15th
Nov 17th-19th & 25th
Dec 1-3 & 22nd
Full-time