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Independent Living Skills Instructor (Signing Bonus Offered)

East Bay Innovations

East Bay Innovations

Independent Living Skills Instructor (Signing Bonus Offered)

Alameda, CA +4 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    As an Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor, you will provide case manager support and skills development, working one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities who live on their own. You will support them to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation and inclusion. Positions are available 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. ILS Instructors must be able to deliver respectful, motivating, personal social services that enable our clients to participate in all aspects of their community.

    ILS Instructors provide case management and support adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. ILS Instructors empower and enable people with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes and participate in all aspects of their community. They teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment.

    ILS Instructors receive training to support clients with:

    • Money management
    • Medical, dental, and medication management
    • Basic cooking and meal preparation
    • Utilizing public transportation
    • Locating affordable housing
    • Obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
    • Community and social awareness
    • Household maintenance

    This is a full-time position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm flex.

  • Qualifications
    • Experience in human services, social services, social work, case management, mental health, occupational therapy, or non-profit sector
    • Experience working with people with disabilities a plus
    • Committed to the philosophy of individualized services, independence, and community inclusion
    • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills
    • Self-motivated and able to work effectively both as a team and independently
    • Has a reliable vehicle, auto insurance and be willing to DRIVE OWN CAR (mileage reimbursement offered)
  • Compensation
    $16.95/hour + comprehensive benefits
  • Benefits

    Employee benefits include (but are not limited to):

    • Medical coverage
    • Dental coverage
    • Vision coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid vacation
    • Sick leave
    • Commuter benefits
    • Counseling benefits
    • Financial coaching
    • Education Assistance Fund

    SIGNING BONUS: For a limited time, EBI is offering a signing bonus of $250 to all new employees, plus an additional $250 bonus after the first 90 days of employment. That's a total of $500 extra income to thank you for joining our team. Apply today!

  • Industry
    Non-Profit
  • Locations
    Alameda, CA • San Leandro, CA • Emeryville, CA • Berkeley, CA • Oakland, CA
  • Fun Fact
    In addition to providing services for individuals with disabilities, we hire individuals with disabilities! Many individuals with disabilities are employed with EBI or serve on our Board of Directors.
  • About Us

    East Bay Innovations is dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to live in their own homes and to be employed in jobs of their choosing.