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	Established as a non-profit organization in 1994, the mission of EBI has always been to support people with disabilities to live on their own, work in competitive employment settings, and become empowered to make choices, take risks, and advocate for ...

East Bay Innovations   Who we are

Established in 1994, East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a private non-profit organization providing services to people throughout Alameda County. Though EBI began as a small Supported Living agency, EBI today offers a variety of services supporting more than 500 individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes, to be successfully employed, and to feel a sense of membership in their community.

Childcare Specialist

Supported Employment Childcare Specialist

Job Description

 East Bay Innovations Supported Employment Services (SES) Childcare Specialist (Part-Time) 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 San Francisco Chronicle's Top Workplaces Award for 2023, 2024, and 2025!
 


 About the position:
 
 In our Supported Employment Services (SES) department, the Childcare 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, Tutoring, and Excel Internships. Assists job developer in the support of consumers regarding 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.


 Education:

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 Bachelor's degree in human services (exceptions made by Executive Director).
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 Experience:

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 A minimum of three years experience in service provision to individuals with disabilities.
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 Schedule:

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 Part-Time, 30 hours per week.
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 Monday-Friday: Between the hours of 8:00AM-6:00PM.
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 Locations:

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 Working in Alameda County.
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 Cities: Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Hayward.
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 Valid California Driver's License, access to a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance (mileage reimbursement is offered for on the job driving).
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 Compensation:

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 $27.62 per hour.
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 Responsibilities:


 Supported Employment Responsibilities:

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 Provides coverage to consumers at their internship/job site during the absence of primary staff or during the initial training periods.
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 Provides direct services to consumers as needed including job coaching, pre-employment skills training, and assessment.
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 Assists consumers to grow in their educational and/or vocational skills by adapting training and support techniques to individual needs and learning styles.
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 Assists consumers to perform tasks crucial once employed or within internships to manage and report wages in regards to Social Security benefits as well as understand the impact of wages on benefits. (Initial wage reporting to Social Security, buying work clothing, union memberships, etc.)
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 Represents the agency and acts as liaison between the client, their family and friends, the employer, and other agencies (i.e. Supported and Independent Living agencies assisting the client).
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 Provides assistance to the job developer with Tailored Day Services.
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 Assists to develop vocational sites to provide External Situational Assessments, provides support and evaluation during the assessment period and completes paperwork and final reports.
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 Brings all concerns to the supervisor and shares all development, progress or identified barriers with primary job coach or job developer.
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 Assists Director of Employment Services with billing and reports.
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 Assists with program evaluation, and service surveys.
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 Sets up files, performs filing, updates files and mailing lists for consumers and supports.
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 Attends all required training and staff meetings as assigned.
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 Provides outreach to employers to develop employment opportunities, as assigned.
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 Other duties and admin support as assigned.
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 Tutoring Responsibilities:

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 Note any new barriers or support needs on monthly reports.
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 Help consumers take any pre-tests and get started with each course.
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 Help with understanding the content of the lessons, providing context, and elaborating on any points.
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 Assisting consumers with looking up challenging words/concepts and understanding them.
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 Providing and developing supplemental practice materials and personalized tools.
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 Practicing learned skills as they follow each topic to ensure understanding through custom created practice activities.
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 Assist consumers in taking online exams/tests and understanding the results.
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 Supporting consumers with all other academic needs.
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 Benefits:

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 Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from.
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 Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
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 Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
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 Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
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 403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
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 Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
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 Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
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 Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
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 Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
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 Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
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 Mileage reimbursement for on the job driving at $0.70 per mile.
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 EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
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 September is DSP Month, our special time to celebrate and thank our amazing staff! EBI hosts a fun-filled get-together with games, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
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 The 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.
 


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