Direct Support Staff - Entry Level - East Bay Innovations

East Bay Innovations
Community Living Assistant - Supported Living (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

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 will be providing emotional support and companionship
• Get some exercise and walks around their neighborhood
• Do some arts and craft projects
• Join in on Zoom events
• Connect with friends and loved ones virtually
• Meal planning and cooking meals
• Light cleaning around their homes
• Personal/intimate care
• Wheelchair transfers
• Grocery shopping and other errands 
• Modified, 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 health plans for you to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
• Aflac- three different plans to choose from.
• FSA & DCFSA, Commuter and Parking pre tax benefits.
• Employee 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
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving
• EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for individuals who have been approved based on language fluency verification and client/department/agency needs.
• We show our appreciation for staff with monthly raffles, games and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do! 

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.