Supported Living Specialist

East Bay Innovations•Hayward, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supported Living Specialist, you would provide one on one support for adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and their communities. Your goal would be to provide respectful, person-centered, services that enable our clients to participate in all aspects of their community, and lead meaningful lives centered around independence and empowerment. Rather than having a traditional set-schedule, you would work with the SLS management team to provide as-needed coverage across Alameda County to a variety of clients with a variety of support needs. This role includes using your organizational and critical thinking skills to answer our Emergency Cellphone, answering questions, arranging coverage, and directly filling in for shifts with clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years experience working in the field of human services preferred.
Someone who has an understanding and commitment to the philosophy of inclusion, access and consumer-driven services.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Requires travel throughout Alameda County.
Possession of a valid California driver's license, a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Accessing community activities, such as volunteering, classes, etc.
Supporting people with activities of daily living
Making plans with friends and families
Emotional support and companionship
Meal planning and cooking meals
Grocery shopping and other errands
Light cleaning around their homes
Personal and intimate care (toileting and bathing)
Wheelchair lifts and transfers

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.
EBI offers 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. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.