Supported Living Assistant

East Bay Innovations; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 41,400 - 50,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance Fund

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

East Bay Innovations is hiring a Community Living Assistant in Dublin, California, to provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities. This role requires assisting clients in their homes and communities to lead meaningful independent lives.

Responsibilities include providing emotional support, meal planning, light cleaning, and personal care. The position offers a competitive pay of $22.10 per hour along with comprehensive benefits for those working 30 hours a week or more.

Qualifications

• Emotional support and companionship to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assistance with meal planning and cooking.
• Personal care including bathing and toileting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Engage clients in social activities like arts and crafts.
• Assist with daily errands and grocery shopping.

Skills

Emotional support

Companionship

Meal planning

Personal care assistance

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

East Bay Innovations – Supported Living Services (SLS) – Community Living Assistant (CLA)

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’s Top Workplaces Award for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

What does a Community Living Assistant do?

You will provide 1:1 support to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and in their community. East Bay Innovations supports clients throughout Alameda County. You will give respectful, personal, and motivating services that enable our clients to participate in all aspects of their community and lead meaningful independent lives.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Schedule

• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Days)
• 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evenings)
• 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM (Overnight)

Locations

• Our agency supports clients throughout Alameda County, primarily in the Tri‑Valley region: Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.

Client Support Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Getting exercise and walking around the neighborhood
• Doing arts and craft projects
• Joining Zoom events
• Connecting with friends and loved ones virtually
• Meal planning and cooking meals
• Light cleaning around the homes
• Personal and intimate care (bathing and toileting)
• Wheelchair lifts and transfers
• Grocery shopping and other errands
• Using delivery or pick‑up services

Compensation

$22.10 per hour

Benefits

• Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free mental health counseling sessions for you and your household.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 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 to 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 the IRS rate.
• Additional Language Stipends based on language fluency assessment and client needs.
• Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.