Supported Living Assistant
About The Position
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. We seek to further the human rights and empowerment of people with disabilities, and hire people who care about social justice and want to make a difference in the lives of others. EBI has been named a winner of San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Workplaces Award for 2023, 2024, and 2025! You would provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and in their community! East Bay Innovations supports clients throughout Alameda County. We provide support to a diverse age range 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job driving (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Fluency in a language other than English may be eligible for a stipend
Responsibilities
- 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 (bathing and toileting)
- Wheelchair lifts and transfers
- Grocery shopping and other errands
- Using delivery or pick up services
Benefits
- Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers
- 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
- 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
- Opportunities for training
- 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 for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs
- Staff appreciation events (BBQ, party, raffles)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
