East Bay Innovations · 1 month ago
Supported Employment Childcare Specialist
Oakland, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.62/hr - $27.62/hr
3+ years expEast Bay Innovations (EBI) is a nonprofit human services organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. The Childcare Specialist provides training and support to individuals with disabilities in community work settings, assisting with job coaching, vocational evaluation, and outreach efforts.
Information ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides coverage to consumers at their internship/job site during the absence of primary staff or during the initial training periods
Provides direct services to consumers as needed including job coaching, pre-employment skills training, and assessment
Assists consumers to grow in their educational and/or vocational skills by adapting training and support techniques to individual needs and learning styles
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.)
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)
Provides assistance to the job developer with Tailored Day Services
Assists to develop vocational sites to provide External Situational Assessments, provides support and evaluation during the assessment period and completes paperwork and final reports
Brings all concerns to the supervisor and shares all development, progress or identified barriers with primary job coach or job developer
Assists Director of Employment Services with billing and reports
Assists with program evaluation, and service surveys
Sets up files, performs filing, updates files and mailing lists for consumers and supports
Attends all required training and staff meetings as assigned
Provides outreach to employers to develop employment opportunities, as assigned
Other duties and admin support as assigned
Note any new barriers or support needs on monthly reports
Help consumers take any pre-tests and get started with each course
Help with understanding the content of the lessons, providing context, and elaborating on any points
Assisting consumers with looking up challenging words/concepts and understanding them
Providing and developing supplemental practice materials and personalized tools
Practicing learned skills as they follow each topic to ensure understanding through custom created practice activities
Assist consumers in taking online exams/tests and understanding the results
Supporting consumers with all other academic needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services (exceptions made by Executive Director)
A minimum of three years experience in service provision to individuals with disabilities
Valid California Driver's License, access to a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance
Benefits
Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff
Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
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 Federal holidays
Mileage reimbursement for on the job driving at $0.70 per mile
EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs
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
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.
Company
East Bay Innovations
East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a private non-profit organization providing services to people throughout Alameda County.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-07-26
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