Dorothy Glaspie Foundation Inc Direct Support Staff (Independent Living Instructor) Oakland, CA · Part time

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Established in 2020, Dorothy Glaspie Foundation is a small family oriented 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.

You would work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities who live on their own or have the desire to do so in the near future. This is an autonomous position, so we’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated, independent, and willing to learn through experience and receiving feedback. We’re also looking for individuals that are compassionate, trustworthy and service-minded.

You would empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. You would have a caseload of around 5 clients. The caseloads are concentrated 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.

You would receive training and get to support clients with:

• Money 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 involvement and socialization goals
• Household maintenance

This is a part time with the possibility of converting to a full-time position.

Salary: $21.58 - $24.58 per hour based on experience

This job might be for you if:

• You believe that all people should be in the driver’s seat of their own life
• You enjoy supporting and helping people, no task is too small!
• You enjoy working with people with many different lifestyles and backgrounds
• You are comfortable responding to unexpected challenges; you are cool under pressure and think quickly on your feet
• You like working independently but communicate with your team and supervisor
• You like to learn new things and can learn quickly; when things change, you can roll with the punches
• You follow through with commitments
• You have your own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, and you are willing to drive your clients to various appointments and errands to help accomplish their goals

About Our Organization:

Established in 2020, Dorothy Glaspie Foundation is a small family oriented 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.