Job Abstract

Community Day Support (CDS)
Community Living Assistant (CLA-Part-Time)

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! 

Our Community Day Support (CDS) program is seeking an energetic, fun-loving person to support young adults with disabilities to participate in a variety of activities and classes in the community.

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. 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 Top Workplaces for Nonprofit in 2024. EBI was also named the #1 caregiver agency to work for in the Bay Area by LocalWise.

About the Position:
Our Community Day Support (CDS) program offers one-on-one support to adults with disabilities. You and your client will be participating in a lot of fun activities throughout the community. Swimming, ice skating, bicycling, gardening, art, music, dance and cooking are just some of the great things you will get to do together.

At times it will be just you and your client out in the community together, and sometimes you will join up with other CDS participants and staff for group activities. It is a lively, diverse crowd with a wide range of amazing personalities, interests and skills.

This job is perfect for you if you are interested in:

• Having an exciting and diverse work week
• Breaking down barriers to community participation for individuals with disabilities
• Building meaningful, lasting relationships

Daily tasks may include:

• Assisting with community access
• Utilizing public transportation with clients
• Participating in a variety of community events
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Providing personal/intimate care
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong belief in choice and empowerment for persons with developmental disabilities
• Comfortable with providing personal caregiving
• High level of accountability and dependability
• Flexibility and a willingness to problem-solve and learn as you go
• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Schedule:
Shifts are Monday through Friday, during the day between 9:00AM and 3:30PM, and currently require staff to travel to the Oakland/Berkeley/Emeryville area.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff and clients. This includes face masks, face shields, gloves, disinfectant, hand sanitizer and more!

Compensation: $20.15 per hour

Is this the right job for you?

• Do you believe that all people should be in the driver’s seat of their own life?
• Do you enjoy supporting and helping people, no task is too small? 
• Do you enjoy working with people with many different lifestyles and backgrounds?
• Are you comfortable responding to unexpected challenges; you are cool under pressure and think quickly on your feet?
• Do you like working independently but communicate with your team and supervisor
• You like to learn new things and can learn quickly; when things change, you can roll with the punches?
• Do you follow through with commitments?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this job is for YOU!

What does EBI offer?

• Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different health plans for you to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
• Aflac- three different plans to choose from.
• FSA & DCFSA, Commuter and Parking pre tax benefits.
• Employee 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
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving
• EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for individuals who have been approved based on language fluency verification and client/department/agency needs.
• We show our appreciation for staff with monthly raffles, games 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.



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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