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East Bay Innovations Director of Community Day Supports in Oakland, California
About the Company:
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.
Director of Community Day Supports:
The Community Day Supports Director is responsible for overseeing the orientation, planning, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff within the Community Day Supports (CDS) program. This role ensures that services provided align with the values, philosophy, and service process of the organization while meeting the individual needs and desires of consumers. Additionally, the Manager monitors the program to maintain consistency with Individual Support Plans (ISP) and regulatory requirements while fostering collaboration with external stakeholders .
Schedule:
Full-time, Salaried, Non-Bargaining Team Position, Monday-Friday 8 AM-6 PM Flex
Location:
Locations: Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, Hayward, Castro Valley, and San Leandro
Special Skills and Knowledge: An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of integration, normalization, and consumer-driven services. Ability to work cooperatively with consumers, their support systems, co-workers, and other agencies. Ability to solve problems both independently and as part of a team. Possession of a valid California driver’s license, a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services (exception made by Executive Director)
Experience: A minimum of five years experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, including a minimum of two years as a supervisor or manager in a human service agency.
Salary: $73,651 Annually
Duties and responsibilities:
Provides orientation of CDS values and philosophy and service process to new consumers and their circles of support.
Provides planning to assist each consumer to identify needs and desires for day support services.
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises CDS Coordinator, Specialists and CDS DSP staff.
Monitors East Bay Innovations CDS program to ensure that services are consistent with each consumer’s ISP, as well as with CDS values and philosophy and East Bay Innovations CDS program design.
Monitors and assists the recruitment and interview process to select qualified candidates for CDS direct service positions.
Ensures the development and maintenance of training and support strategies to maximize consumer independence and/or participation in daily activities of their choosing.
Develops and maintains initial and ongoing staff training curricula (including lifting and transfer training and behavioral support training).
Ensures that consumer records have proper documentation and organization and that all reports are completed on time.
Monitors consumer purchase of service authorizations, performs monthly billing to the regional center, and ensures that support plans are updated and submitted to case managers on time.
Acts as liaison between East Bay Innovations and consumer’s circle of support, regional center and partnering agencies.
Develops strategies and identifies resources to support staff to continuously provide services that meet the needs of each consumer.
Ensures that all service and administrative duties are performed in a timely manner by CDS staff.
Assist with development of the program budget as assigned by the Executive Director.
Provides direct support services to the person served, and/or services to support a consumer’s Individual Support Plan as needed.
Be available on an emergency basis.
Other duties and admin support as assigned.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you are a good fit for the position.
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with three different health plans for you to choose from
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff
Free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household
Annual health & wellness fair with free massage, cooking demonstration, wellness seminar, and wellness gift raffles
Pre-Tax Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account so you can use pre-tax dollars to cover your medical expenses
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, allowing you to use pre-tax dollars to cover childcare expenses
Commuter benefits, allowing you to save big on BART and bus with pre-tax dollars loaded onto your clipper card
Investing in Your Future Benefits:
403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future
Free financial coaching from an expert advisor to help answer any financial questions you may have
Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses
Career Advancement Benefits:
Ability to view and apply for supervisory position openings before they are advertised to the general public - we love to promote from within!
Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities
Other Benefits:
Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
Paid holidays for all
Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving
Free legal consultation for any legal concerns you may have outside of work
Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do
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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