Community Day Direct Support Assistant

East Bay Innovations•Berkeley, CA

2d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

East Bay Innovations (EBI), a nonprofit human services organization supporting people with developmental disabilities, is hiring a Community Day Support Community Living Assistant. The CDS program provides one-on-one support to adults with disabilities as they participate in activities throughout their communities, such as gardening, art and music therapy, adaptive biking, dancing, and cooking. Activities may be one-on-one or with other program participants and staff. Work locations include Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Hayward, and San Leandro. Some clients use public transportation with staff assistance, while others require transportation in the employee’s personal vehicle. Personal protective equipment is provided to staff and clients. This is a part-time position with weekday shifts between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $22.77 per hour. EBI is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong belief in choice and empowerment for people with developmental disabilities.
Comfort providing personal caregiving; training is provided.
High level of accountability and dependability.
Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Participate with clients in a variety of community events and activities.
Use public transportation with clients.
Provide emotional support and companionship.
Provide personal and intimate care, including feeding and toileting.
Assist with wheelchair lifts and transfers.
In some cases, transport clients to and from events in a personal vehicle.

Benefits

Medical coverage for employees working 30 hours per week or more, with a choice of two providers.
Dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time staff.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA.
Commuter and parking pre-tax benefits.
Voluntary life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including free mental health counseling sessions for employees and household members.
403(b) retirement plan.
Education Assistance Fund reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
Training 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 at the IRS rate.
Additional Language Stipends, subject to language fluency assessment and client, department, and agency needs.
Staff appreciation events and activities.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying nonprofit employees.