Independent Living Specialist

East Bay Innovations – Independent Living Services Specialist (Full-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!

The Independent Living Services (ILS) Specialist plays a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence by providing direct client support throughout the program and serving as a substitute instructor during staff absences such as sick leave, vacations, or caseload vacancies.

Classification:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining unit, hourly position.

Basic Function:

• Provide vacation and sick-leave support to Independent Living Skills Instructors:
  This includes instruction to consumers to enable community living.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (exceptions made by the Executive Director).

Experience:

• Three years experience working in the field of human services preferred.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday - 9:00AM-7:00PM (flex).
• Work Phone on by 8:30AM.

Compensation:

• $28.92 per hour.

Locations:

• Working throughout Alameda County.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license, a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ILS Expectations:

• Independent Living Skills Specialist support hours will be assessed based on the client’s needs and desires.
• Provides vacation/sick coverage for other ILS staff as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings as assigned.
• Accurately document program details, case notes, billing, expenses, and daily activities on a timely basis.

Communication and Documentation:

• Responsible for communicating all information relevant to supporting the consumer to appropriate agency staff in a timely manner.
• Document service provided according to policies and procedure.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of consumer ISPs, as well as the completion of all progress reviews and other service documentation.
• Operating knowledge of a computer, iPad, or tablet, applications, and software such as Google Suite.
• Must be able to use an iPhone.

Community Engagement:

• Acts as liaison to consumers, their support systems, landlords, employers, and other agencies to maintain living options.
• Assists consumers in locating suitable housing and seeking housemates if needed.
• Acts as liaison between East Bay Innovations and other state and local agencies (i.e. Housing Authority, Regional Center, Social Security).
• Basic knowledge of community resources.

Consumer Support and

Education:

• Maintains a consistent positive attitude, which is imperative to successfully supporting each consumer
• Effectively works with the significant people in each consumer’s life. Effectively works with other East Bay Innovations staff, representatives from other agencies, and members of the community.
• Facilitates and assists consumers with the development of a circle of support to build and maintain relationships with family, friends, and neighbors.
• Provides instruction on independent living skills through various teaching methods including verbal prompting, use of visuals, modeling/demonstrating, repetition, or other methods useful to the individual.
• Provides individualized support and companionship to consumers with respect and sensitivity to each individual’s needs and preferences.
• Attends intake interviews with new consumers referred to the ILS department of East Bay Innovations in partnership with the Director.
• Responsible for scheduling direct service time to accommodate consumer needs.
• Identify unmet client needs and reports back to ILS Director and Assistant Director.
• Implem…