San Andreas Regional Center

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Organization Description

San Andreas Regional Center is a community-based, private nonprofit corporation that is funded by the State of California to serve people with developmental disabilities as required by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act. The Lanterman Act is part of California law that sets out the rights and responsibilities of persons with developmental disabilities. San Andreas is one of 21 Regional Centers throughout California serving individuals and their families who reside within Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. 

Program Information

General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Case management and service coordination. linkage to resources.

Key Responsibilities: : initial and/or ongoing social assessment of clients and overall case planning, utilizing Agency staff and other resources; counseling clients concerning the identification and achievement of personal goals and, along with client and relevant involved others, developing client goals and service plans; intervening with client according to case plan using various approaches; encouraging client and family to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available. Responsibilities also include performing tasks that relate to fiscal accountability and other duties as assigned. Stipend available when more hours are available.

Desired Intern Characteristics: knowledge and ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting, understanding of family dynamics and human behavior. 

The following CHHS Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs) that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Conflic Resolution, Negotiation, & Mediation
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Knowledge of Health & Human Services (SW or CH)
- Leadership
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development
- Public Policy Analysis

Health & Safety

Trainings are typically offered individually. New Employee Trainings are also available approximately 2-3X/yr. Interns would be expected to attend if they are offered at the time of internship.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
6203 San Ignacio Ave. Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95119
United States
General Phone 
(408) 374-9960
Website:
http://sarc.org
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Additional Focus Area(s)
Disability Support Services
Hours of operation 

M-F 8am-5pm. Occasional outreach activities on the weekend

Available on Fridays in Salinas.

Minimum required hours 
8
Maximum students 
5