Independent Living Instructor
East Bay Innovations- Independent Living Instructor
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.
About this position: Independent Living Instructor
You would work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities who live on their own. You would empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. You would have a caseload of around 5-9 clients. The caseloads are concentrated throughout Alameda County.
No experience required!
This job is a good way to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or case management. We seek people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are both gifted teachers and teachable themselves. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the Independent Living Instructor position.
You would receive training and get to support clients with:
Money management
Medical, dental, and medication management
Basic cooking and meal preparation
Utilizing public transportation
Locating affordable housing
Obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
Community involvement and socialization goals
Household maintenance
Work Schedule:
This is a part time to full-time position. You would work between the hours of 9am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, driving time included.
Salary: $19.58 per hour
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 you are willing to drive your clients to various appointments and errands to help accomplish their goals (we reimburse mileage!)
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
Semi-monthly yoga classes at our office - paid time!
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.
East Bay Innovations- Independent Living Instructor
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.
About this position: Independent Living Instructor
You would work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities who live on their own. You would empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. You would have a caseload of around 5-9 clients. The caseloads are concentrated throughout Alameda County.
No experience required!
This job is a good way to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, occupational therapy, mental health, or case management. We seek people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are both gifted teachers and teachable themselves. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the Independent Living Instructor position.
You would receive training and get to support clients with:
Money management
Medical, dental, and medication management
Basic cooking and meal preparation
Utilizing public transportation
Locating affordable housing
Obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
Community involvement and socialization goals
Household maintenance
Work Schedule:
This is a part time to full-time position. You would work between the hours of 9am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, driving time included.
Salary: $19.58 per hour
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 you are willing to drive your clients to various appointments and errands to help accomplish their goals (we reimburse mileage!)
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
Semi-monthly yoga classes at our office - paid time!
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.