Brain Injury Center of Ventura County

Organization Description

The mission of the Brain Injury Center of Ventura County is to improve the quality of life for those impacted by brain injury living in Ventura County. We are a person-centered, trauma informed organization who values the brain injury affected community we serve. We pride our organization on the highest standards of integrity, compassion and respect. We value teamwork, community collaboration and recognize that the brain injury survivors of Ventura County are our highest priority.

Program Information

**THIS SITE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HLTH 492**

Health & Safety

Students will be working with brain injury survivors. Occasionally these clients may have outbursts that involving yelling or cursing. Very rarely clients may throw things or break objects.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • RISK: Students may be working with behaviorally challenged populations.
  • SITE LOCATION: Parking and work areas may not be secure or adequately illuminated.
  • SUPERVISION: Students may be required to work at night (after 6pm).
Address 
50 Banner Ave
Ventura, CA 93004
United States
General Phone 
(805) 482-1312
Website:
https://www.braininjurycenter.org
Student Contact 
Name
Christine Stamegna
Job Title
Associate Executive Director
Phone
(805) 482-1312
Email
chrissy@braininjurycenter.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Service-Learning Opportunities Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng, Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Organization type 
Residential or Home Care Facility (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, Males, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

Our BIC office in Camarillo is open M-F 9am-3pm, but calling first is recommended. The residential facility is open 24/7.

Maximum students 
5