In This Section

• Welcome
• The Role
• Job Requirements
• Support You Provide
• Avoiding Assumptions
• About EBI
• Training
• Documentation, Communication and Regulations
• Communication
• Advocacy, Empowerment and Self-Determination
• Community Inclusion and Relationships
• Active and Fulfilled Days
• Using Behavior Support Plans
• Supporting People with Health Care Needs
• Work Environment
• Who Makes a Good CLA
• Who Should Avoid this Position
• What CLA's Say
• Is Being a CLA for You?

About East Bay Innovations

East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a private nonprofit organization established in 1994 that presently provides support services to over 100 persons with developmental disabilities throughout Alameda County.

EBI’s mission is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities so that they can make choices about how to live their lives. EBI provides personalized support to make it possible for individuals with disabilities to live in their homes, to work jobs of their choosing and to participate in all aspects of the community.

Scheduling, Pay and Benefits

Scheduling
Depending upon the people you support, you may be working evenings, mornings, days, weekends, and holidays. It is important that you show up for work on the exact hours for which you are scheduled.

Benefits
EBI offers health benefits to employees working 20 hours per week or more as well as 401(k) retirement plan opportunities to all employees.

Wages
Community Living Assistants are paid an hourly rate that increases over time. EBI is active in policy advocacy to promote good wages and affordable health insurance for all Community Living Assistants.

EBI is newly unionized with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).