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Instructor for Independent Living

East Bay Innovations · Hayward, CA · Yesterday
On-siteEducation$26.78/hrFull-time

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. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment
  • Support clients with money management, medical, dental, and medication management
  • Teach basic cooking and meal preparation
  • Teach utilizing public transportation
  • Teach locating affordable housing
  • Teach obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
  • Teach community involvement and socialization goals
  • Teach household maintenance

Requirements

  • A 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 communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities and best practices in supporting individuals with these conditions

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 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 Federal holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at the IRS rate
  • Earn up to $26.78 per hour

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

  • Oakland
  • Emeryville
  • Berkeley
  • San Leandro
  • Hayward
  • Castro Valley

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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