Ala Costa Centers
Organization Description
The mission of Ala Costa Centers is to enable school-aged children and young adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, to find, use and strengthen their unique skills and talents, and to support their families. Ala Costa Centers aims to impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing person centered programming and services with an emphasis on self-advocacy, choice making, problem solving, peer and community interaction, and inclusive ideals.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations - Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
- Computer Literacy
- Driver's License
- Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
- Must be 18 or older
- Pre-Placement Training
- TB Test
- Vaccinations
- HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
- RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
- RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
- RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
Address
1300 Rose Street
BERKELEY, CA 94702
United States General Phone
General Email
Website:
Student Contact
Name
Tanya Coffield
Job Title
Program Director- Adult Transition Program
Phone
Email
Program(s)
Internships
Organization type
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, People Experiencing Disability, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education
Hours of operation
M-F (8am- 6pm)- Ala Costa Centers...Adult Program- 8am-2pm; After School: 2pm-6pm; Long Days for After School (9am- 6pm)...
Maximum students
3