Department of Rehabilitation

Organization Description

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs in the country. Vocational rehabilitation services are designed to help job seekers with disabilities obtain competitive employment in integrated work settings. Independent living services may include peer support, skill development, systems advocacy, referrals, assistive technology services, transition services, housing assistance, and personal assistance services.

Health & Safety

Mental Health, Physically challenged, Blind, Deaf.

Down Town Oakland

yes
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • POPULATION SERVED: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations.
  • POPULATION SERVED: Students will be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior.
  • SITE LOCATION: The site is in a high-crime area or there are concerns about the parking and work areas being secure or adequately illuminated.
  • SITE LOCATION: There have been incidents of criminal activity at the organization within the last year.
  • SUPERVISION: Students' supervisor be responsible for overseeing more than 8 people.
Address 
1515 Clay St.
Ste. 119
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
General Phone 
(510) 622-2764
Website:
https://www.dor.ca.gov/
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Disability
Focus Area(s)
Equitable Economic & Workforce Development
Hours of operation 

8 AM TO 5 PM

Maximum students 
2