Independent Living Instructor

About the role

The Instructor would work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities who live on their own, and empower clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. The Instructor would teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. The Instructor would have a caseload of around 5-9 clients. The caseloads are concentrated throughout Alameda County.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills including 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, and household maintenance.
• Support clients in achieving their personal goals of independence and community participation.
• Provide training in various areas relevant to the clients' needs.
• Ensure clients are engaged and motivated in their learning process.
• Document progress and communicate regularly with clients, families, and supervisors.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive support to clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of experience working in the field of human services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License, access to a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance (mileage reimbursement is offered for on the job driving).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual client needs.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and resources available to support individuals with these conditions.
• Proficiency in using technology to support client learning and documentation.

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 includes 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.

Pay

$26.78 per hour.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time, 40 hour per week position. Work Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00AM - 7:00PM (driving time included).

Locations

• Working a caseload in the following cities: Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Hayward, and Castro Valley.
• Our agency supports clients throughout Alameda County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.