Supported Living Empowerment Facilitator

East Bay Innovations•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Support Facilitator (CSF) oversees a caseload of clients in our Supported Living Services (SLS) program, and is responsible for managing the daily support of individuals with developmental disabilities living in their own homes. The Community Support Facilitator (CSF) will advocate for and support our clients to lead meaningful lives of their choosing, make informed decisions, and participate in their communities. The CSF will train and supervise Supported Living staff in their duties, and complete administrative tasks for our clients and employees. The Community Support Facilitator (CSF) will advocate on behalf of our clients and assist them to navigate government agencies to access public benefits. Advocating for people with developmental disabilities, supporting them to be as independent as possible, and breaking barriers to ensure community inclusion require a collaborative approach. Therefore the CSF will have a strong support system within the agency, including a dynamic team of fellow Facilitators and ongoing training. Since East Bay Innovations is a human services and social services nonprofit with a commitment to social justice, the facilitator will work with people who believe in advocacy and who also share those passions.

Requirements

Mission-driven
Self-directed
Impeccable integrity and a positive attitude
5 years experience working with individuals with disabilities
Two or more years in human services, social services, or social work
Supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge in Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
A commitment to social justice and human rights
Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build strong relationships
Able to lead a diverse workforce team around a common goal
Must pass a Live-scan DOJ background check and DMV pull
California driver's license
Proof of auto insurance
Access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

Oversee a caseload of clients in the Supported Living Services (SLS) program
Manage the daily support of individuals with developmental disabilities living in their own homes
Advocate for and support clients to lead meaningful lives of their choosing, make informed decisions, and participate in their communities
Train and supervise Supported Living staff in their duties
Complete administrative tasks for clients and employees
Advocate on behalf of clients and assist them to navigate government agencies to access public benefits
Provide emotional support and companionship
Get exercise and walk around clients' neighborhoods
Connect clients with friends and loved ones
Assist with meal planning and cooking meals
Perform light cleaning around clients' homes
Provide personal/intimate care
Assist with wheelchair transfers
Assist with grocery shopping and other errands
Support clients to attend medical appointments and coordinate care
Hold the 24 hour Emergency Cellphone several times per month

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 at the IRS rate
Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs
Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments