What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - DSP position at East Bay Innovations?
East Bay Innovations
Supported Living Services (SLS)
Community Living Assistant - Direct Support Professional
About Our Organization :
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.
East Bay Innovations has been named a winner of San Francisco Chronicle's Top Workplaces Award for 2023 and 2024! EBI also received an award for Top Workplaces for Nonprofit in 2024!
Are you looking to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or healthcare? If so, then East Bay Innovations (EBI) is where you want to be! No experience required!
What does a Community Living Assistant do?
You would provide 1 : 1 support to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and throughout their community! East Bay Innovations supports clients in Alameda County. We provide support to a diverse age group 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.
Compensation : $21.05 per hour
Education : High School diploma or equivalent.
What's the schedule?
If you're a student, or someone seeking part-time work or non-traditional hours, this may be the perfect fit for you. There are opportunities to work daytime hours, weekends, evenings, and overnights, making this the perfect opportunity for those seeking to work non-traditional hours in the human services field. This position starts at part-time with opportunities to grow to full-time. We support clients throughout Alameda County.
What does your typical day supporting one of your amazing clients look like?
- You would be 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 (toileting)
- Wheelchair lifts and transfers
- Grocery shopping and other errands
- Using delivery or pick up services.
- We know COVID is still a real thing in our world. Our program has made some changes and modifications during the Shelter In Place. We are starting to slowly go back out in the community.
Benefits :
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.
East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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