On Call Direct Support Staff

About the role

East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities. We offer person-centered services to help individuals live independently, work in their chosen jobs, and engage with their communities. EBI has been recognized as a Top Workplace for multiple years.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and community
• Train on support needs for a number of clients
• Respond to emergency calls from support staff
• Discuss emergency supports with clients' families as needed
• Support staff with anything out of the ordinary

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience working in the field of human services preferred
• An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of inclusion, access, and consumer-driven services
• The ability to work cooperatively with consumers, their support systems, employers, and other agencies
• The ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team
• The willingness to commit to a minimum of one year on the E-Cell team

Schedule

• Tuesdays - Tri-Valley (9:00AM Tuesday - 9:00AM Wednesday)
• Thursday - Tri-Valley (9:00AM Thursday - 9:00AM Friday)
• Fridays - Tri-Valley (9:00AM Friday - 9:00AM Saturday)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time staff
• A flexible spending account and dependent care FSA
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid holidays
• Additional language stipends based on fluency assessment and client needs
• Employee assistance program including free mental health counseling
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 membership
• Training opportunities for professional development
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility

Pay

• $28.62 per hour during support hours
• $75 stipend for each 24 hour shift of on-call on weekdays
• $125 stipend for each 24 hour shift of on-call on weekend days
• Four hours of training shifts paid at $8.62 per hour are guaranteed for each 24 hour on-call shift