Emergency Cellphone Responder
About this position:
You would provide one-on-one support for adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda County. 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.
This job is a great way to continue gaining experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or healthcare. We seek people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are reliable, dependable, and teachable.
You would be trained on all the support needs of a number of our clients, be available to jump in and work shifts with clients as needed during an on-call shift, and also provide support to staff over the phone. You may need to work to find coverage for a shift and make last minute arrangements for client support.
You would get to spend your day supporting our team with:
Organizing coverage for open shifts with our clients
Responding to emergency calls from support staff
Discussing emergency supports with clients’ families as needed
Supporting staff with anything out of the ordinary!
While with clients, you would get to assist them with:
Accessing community activities, such as volunteering, classes, etc
Making plans with friends and families
Emotional support and companionship
Planning and cooking meals
Grocery shopping and other errands
Light cleaning
Personal/intimate care
Wheelchair transfers
Work Schedule: You would be on call for a 24 hour period, 9am-9am weekly, shift days negotiable.
Salary: The compensation for this position is a $75 stipend for 24 hours of on-call on weekdays, and a $125 stipend for 24 hours of on-call on weekends.
Additionally, you’ll earn $23.31 per hour for all training shifts and shifts worked. Four hours of training shifts paid at $23.31 per hour guaranteed for each on-call shift. [That translates to a minimum of $150 day during the week, and a minimum of $200 day on the weekend!]
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff and clients. This includes face masks, face shields, gloves, disinfectant, hand sanitizer and more!
This job might be for you if:
You believe that all people should be in the driver’s seat of their own life
You enjoy supporting and helping people, no task is too small!
You enjoy working with people with many different lifestyles and backgrounds
You are comfortable responding to unexpected challenges; you are cool under pressure and think quickly on your feet
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
You follow through with commitments
You have your own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, and can respond to emergencies and staff coverage needs in Alameda County within a 1 hour window
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with three different health plans for you to choose from
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff
Free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household
Annual health & wellness fair with free massage, cooking demonstration, wellness seminar, and wellness gift raffles
Pre-Tax Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account so you can use pre-tax dollars to cover your medical expenses
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, allowing you to use pre-tax dollars to cover childcare expenses
Commuter benefits, allowing you to save big on BART and bus with pre-tax dollars loaded onto your clipper card
Investing in Your Future Benefits:
403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future
Free financial coaching from an expert advisor to help answer any financial questions you may have
Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses
Career Advancement Benefits:
Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, helping you advocate for employment terms that work for you
Ability to view and apply for supervisory position openings before they are advertised to the general public - we love to promote from within!
Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities
Other Benefits:
Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
Paid holidays for all
Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at 58 cents per mile
Free legal consultation for any legal concerns you may have outside of work
Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do
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.
You would provide one-on-one support for adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda County. 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.
This job is a great way to continue gaining experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or healthcare. We seek people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are reliable, dependable, and teachable.
You would be trained on all the support needs of a number of our clients, be available to jump in and work shifts with clients as needed during an on-call shift, and also provide support to staff over the phone. You may need to work to find coverage for a shift and make last minute arrangements for client support.
You would get to spend your day supporting our team with:
Organizing coverage for open shifts with our clients
Responding to emergency calls from support staff
Discussing emergency supports with clients’ families as needed
Supporting staff with anything out of the ordinary!
While with clients, you would get to assist them with:
Accessing community activities, such as volunteering, classes, etc
Making plans with friends and families
Emotional support and companionship
Planning and cooking meals
Grocery shopping and other errands
Light cleaning
Personal/intimate care
Wheelchair transfers
Work Schedule: You would be on call for a 24 hour period, 9am-9am weekly, shift days negotiable.
Salary: The compensation for this position is a $75 stipend for 24 hours of on-call on weekdays, and a $125 stipend for 24 hours of on-call on weekends.
Additionally, you’ll earn $23.31 per hour for all training shifts and shifts worked. Four hours of training shifts paid at $23.31 per hour guaranteed for each on-call shift. [That translates to a minimum of $150 day during the week, and a minimum of $200 day on the weekend!]
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff and clients. This includes face masks, face shields, gloves, disinfectant, hand sanitizer and more!
This job might be for you if:
You believe that all people should be in the driver’s seat of their own life
You enjoy supporting and helping people, no task is too small!
You enjoy working with people with many different lifestyles and backgrounds
You are comfortable responding to unexpected challenges; you are cool under pressure and think quickly on your feet
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
You follow through with commitments
You have your own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, and can respond to emergencies and staff coverage needs in Alameda County within a 1 hour window
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with three different health plans for you to choose from
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff
Free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household
Annual health & wellness fair with free massage, cooking demonstration, wellness seminar, and wellness gift raffles
Pre-Tax Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account so you can use pre-tax dollars to cover your medical expenses
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, allowing you to use pre-tax dollars to cover childcare expenses
Commuter benefits, allowing you to save big on BART and bus with pre-tax dollars loaded onto your clipper card
Investing in Your Future Benefits:
403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future
Free financial coaching from an expert advisor to help answer any financial questions you may have
Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses
Career Advancement Benefits:
Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, helping you advocate for employment terms that work for you
Ability to view and apply for supervisory position openings before they are advertised to the general public - we love to promote from within!
Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities
Other Benefits:
Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
Paid holidays for all
Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at 58 cents per mile
Free legal consultation for any legal concerns you may have outside of work
Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do
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.
