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Empowerment and Advocacy Services for Employment (EASE)

Agency: NORCAL SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

  • Description: Provides employment and advocacy services of individuals who are deaf or the hard of hearing.

    Services include:
    • Assessment - Review work history, identify current job interest, and determine readiness for work
    • Employment Preparation and Placement - Assists in completing job applications and develop a resume, practice job interviews, communication strategies with coworkers and supervisors and dealing with other related work issues such as attendance, punctuality, work habits and attitudes
    • On-The-Job Assistance - Assists with learning and performing job tasks, using public transportation to and from work, resolving issues such as social security benefit changes, work schedule and transportation conflicts
    • Advocacy Services - Provides information about legal rights and one-on-one assistance to ensure equal access and opportunity to employment and public services. 
  • Phone:

    Email: info@norcalcenter.org
    Website: www.norcalcenter.org

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8:30am - 5pm; Tue: 8:30am - 5pm; Wed: 8:30am - 5pm; Thu: 8:30am - 5pm; Fri: 8:30am - 5pm;
  • Location(s)

    Stockton Office - West March Lane

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 2321 West March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, 18 years of age or older. Referred by Department of Rehabilitation.
    • Languages: American Sign Language, English
    • Application Process: Telephone call
    • Program Fees: Call for information
    • Required Documents: Call for information
    • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County