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East Bay InnovationsSupported Employment Specialist for Adults with Disabilities (Must be a driver)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.EBI has been named a winner of Top Workplaces for Nonprofit in 2024. EBI was also named the #1 caregiver agency to work for in the Bay Area by LocalWise.About the Position:The Supported Employment Specialist provides training and support to individuals with disabilities in community work settings or internship sites, including: External Situational Assessments and Personal Vocational Social Adjustments, Tailored Day Services, Job Coaching, Project SEARCH and Excel Internships. Assists job developer in the support of consumers in regards to vocational evaluation, planning and placement. Provides support during interviews. Assists with Ticket to Work, development of task analysis for new work sites, development of assistive tools and outreach.An Employment Specialist works a full-time schedule, usually Monday through Friday, but will include occasional early morning, late evening and weekend assignments. Maintaining a valid California driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, registration, and auto insurance are required for this position. Ability to travel throughout Alameda County (mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving).Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff and clients. This includes face masks, face shields, gloves, disinfectant, hand sanitizer and more!Schedule:Monday - Friday: 8:30AM-6:00PM (will include occasional early morning, late evening, and weekend assignments)Locations:This is a hybrid position, and will require the ability to travel throughout Alameda County, in addition to working remotely.Compensation$25.00 per hourQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Services (exceptions made by Executive Director)Three years experience in service provision to individuals with disabilitiesExperience developing and maintaining on-going professional networksExperience supporting individuals with disabilities in vocational settingsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Zoom, database management, and basic accounting skillsHealth & Wellness Benefits:Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different health plans for you to choose fromDental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staffFree mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your householdAnnual health & wellness fair with free massage, cooking demonstration, wellness seminar, and wellness gift rafflesPre-Tax Benefits:Flexible Spending Account so you can use pre-tax dollars to cover your medical expensesDependent Care Flexible Spending Account, allowing you to use pre-tax dollars to cover childcare expensesCommuter benefits, allowing you to save big on BART and bus with pre-tax dollars loaded onto your clipper cardInvesting in Your Future Benefits:403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your futureFree financial coaching from an expert advisor to help answer any financial questions you may haveEducation Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment coursesCareer Advancement Benefits:Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, helping you advocate for employment terms that work for youAbility 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 opportunitiesOther Benefits:Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employeesPaid holidays for allMileage reimbursement for on-the-job drivingFree legal consultation for any legal concerns you may have outside of workEBI offers Additional Language Stipends for individuals who have been approved based on language fluency verification 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 doThe Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.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.Powered by JazzHREast Bay Innovations
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