State of California - Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

From San Francisco Homeless Resource

301 Howard St., 7th Floor, 94105

415-904-7100 (voice/TTY)

415-597-5810 (FAX)

M-F: 8am-5pm

A state agency that assists people with physical and/or mental disabilities to enter the work force or to return to work and to live independently in their communities. The expectation is that the services will impact an individual's employability. The department provides consumer services through offices located across the state. There are department services that are designed to help individuals formulate and achieve their employment goal. Working together as a team the individual and their counselor will develop a plan to determine the steps necessary for them to reach their goal. Services are provided based on eligibility.

Counseling and Evaluation, Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment, Job Skills Training, Transportation Assistance, Resume Development, Interview Techniques, Job Placement Services, Post Employment Services, Reader, Interpreter, Note Taker Services, Independent Living Services, and Job Coaching. Some of these services are based on the individuals ability to pay. Outside benefits will be used when available.

Vocational services that assist physically and/or mentally disabled individuals enter or return to work. Evaluation, vocational counseling, aptitude testing, training and placement. Will pay for transportation, equipment, books, tools, licenses, union dues, clothing as needed. Eligibility: a disability which is vocationally significant and affects employment potential. Referral by doctors, social service workers and other related service providers. Services are provided based on eligibility and work related needs of eligible clients. No fee. Orientation meeting recommended. American Sign Language, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog. Wheelchair accessible.