Direct Support Professional

East Bay Innovations•Oakland, CA

22d•$22 - $22

About The Position

East Bay Innovations (EBI), a nonprofit human services organization established in 1994, supports adults with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy. EBI’s person-centered services help people live in their own homes, make choices about their lives, work in jobs of their choosing, and participate in their communities. The organization seeks to advance the human rights and empowerment of people with disabilities. A Community Living Assistant provides one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role serves clients throughout Alameda County, with work primarily in the North County region, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville. The goal is to provide respectful, personal, and motivating services that help clients participate in community life and lead meaningful lives centered on independence and empowerment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Shifts are offered up to seven days per week, including day, evening, and overnight schedules. Compensation is $22.10 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support and companionship.
Support clients with exercise and walks in their neighborhoods.
Participate in arts and crafts projects.
Join Zoom events with clients.
Help clients connect virtually with friends and loved ones.
Plan and cook meals.
Perform light cleaning in clients’ homes.
Provide personal and intimate care, including bathing and toileting.
Assist with wheelchair lifts and transfers.
Support grocery shopping and other errands.
Use delivery or pickup services.

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 with free mental health counseling sessions for employees and members of their households.
403(b) retirement plan.
Education Assistance Fund for reimbursement of tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
Membership in Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
Training opportunities to support confidence in the work and preparation for future career opportunities.
Paid sick leave for all employees.
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 based on language fluency assessment and client, department, or agency needs.
Staff appreciation month activities, including a BBQ, party, daily raffles, and more.
Potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for qualifying nonprofit employees.