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East Bay Innovations Supported Living Professional - Part-Time in Pleasanton, California
East Bay Innovations
Supported Living Services (SLS)
Community Living Assistant - (DSP-Part-Time)
About Our Organization:
Established in 1994, East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a nonprofit human services organization that supports people with developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy. Our person centered services support people to live in their own homes, make choices about how they live, work in jobs of their choosing, and enjoy being part of their communities.
East Bay Innovations has been named a winner of San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Workplaces Award for 2023 and 2024! EBI also received an award for Top Workplaces for Nonprofit in 2024!
Are you looking to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or healthcare? If so, then East Bay Innovations (EBI) is where you want to be! No experience required!
What does a Community Living Assistant do?
You would provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and throughout their community! East Bay Innovations supports clients in Alameda County. We provide support to a diverse age group of adults with various support needs. Your goal would be to provide respectful, personal, and motivating services that enable our clients to participate in all aspects of their community, and lead meaningful lives centered around independence and empowerment.
Compensation: $21.05 per hour
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
What's the schedule?
If you're a student, or someone seeking part-time work or non-traditional hours, this may be the perfect fit for you. There are opportunities to work daytime hours, weekends, evenings, and overnights, making this the perfect opportunity for those seeking to work non-traditional hours in the human services field. This position starts at part-time with opportunities to grow to full-time. We support clients throughout Alameda County.
What does your typical day supporting one of your amazing clients look like?
You would be providing emotional support and companionship
Getting exercise and walking around the neighborhood
Doing arts and craft projects
Joining Zoom events
Connecting with friends and loved ones virtually
Meal planning and cooking meals
Light cleaning around their homes
Personal and intimate care (toileting)
Wheelchair lifts and transfers
Grocery shopping and other errands
Using delivery or pick up services.
We know COVID is still a real thing in our world. Our program has made some changes and modifications during the Shelter In Place. We are starting to slowly go back out in the community.
Benefits:
Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from.
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving.
EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
September is DSP Month, our special time to celebrate and thank our amazing staff! EBI hosts a fun-filled get-together with games, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.
East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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