Company

East Bay InnovationsSee more

addressAddressOakland, CA
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryEngineering/Architecture/scientific

Job description

Job Description

East Bay Innovations- Project SEARCH Job Coach - Must be Driver

Also hiring applicants from  Brentwood, Tracy, Mt. House, Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, Richmond, Fremont, San Leandro Emeryville and Oakland!

About the Position:

You will provide on-the-job training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities during their internships at the County of Alameda Oakland host site. Project SEARCH is an international internship program that is improving employment outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Please check-out the Project SEARCH page on East Bay Innovations’ website.

This is a full-time position with varying hours, but most often Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts within the window of 8am until 5:30pm. This position requires the ability to teach a variety of skills, including administrative support skills, several database management programs, scanning and indexing, filing, and other clerical support skills.

We're passionate about raising the bar of employment options and opportunities and seek a person who shares this passion and can provide effective on-the-job support to individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities to ensure success. This job is a good way to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, human services 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.

Duties:

  • Provide work training and support in a variety of employment settings, including: professional office environments, hospitality, and other employment settings as assigned
  • Become familiar with the job tasks of each employment setting on caseload and effectively communicate the requirements of those tasks with clients, supporting them to complete each task with confidence
  • Develop teaching methods that match each client’s unique learning style, supporting them to be successful in their employment in a way that best suits their individual needs
  • Create and manage your own schedule each week, ensuring effective client support

Skills and Requirements:

  • Must have valid California driver's license, be willing to drive own car (we do offer mileage reimbursement) and carry auto insurance
  • Ability to meet the requirements of the employers we work with, including dress code, health clearances, and background checks
  • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Have basic computer skills and an ability to learn computer programs
  • Have excellent customer service skills
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities, previous Job Coaching experience, experience performing administrative tasks, and knowledge of task analysis are all a plus, but not required

 

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with varying hours, but most often Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts within the window of 7:30am until 5:30pm.

Salary: $22.07 per hour

What does EBI offer?

  • 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.
  • Aflac- three different plans to choose from.
  • FSA & DCFSA, Commuter and Parking pre tax benefits.
  • Employee 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
  • Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving
  • We show our appreciation for staff with monthly raffles, games and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do! 

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.

 

*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.

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East Bay Innovations

Oakland, CA

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