Helping adults with developmental disabilities work, live and serve in the community since 1967. Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain competency, identify and realize their goals and aspirations, develop relationships and join the community with increasing command over their own lives.
Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions. We celebrate 48 years of direct support to
Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions. We celebrate 48 years of direct support to
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Check out our auction items on display in the window of 650 Grand! (Just some, not everything. Check the auction web site for a full list, charityauction.bid/ClausenHouse2021)
Have you signed up and bid yet? One week left!
New items have just been added.
Thank you for all your support, and I will be there again on Saturday (Farmer’s Market day) outside 650 Grand, our Community Center and Adult Education building.
Anneli Meyer Korn
Some of the auction items are on display in the window of the Clausen House Community Center at 650 Grand Avenue, Oakland!
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More items are coming to the auction- including wine from Yorkville Cellars, https://yorkvillecellars.com!
Winter 2021 Online Auction
Our annual auction is Live! Go to https://charityauction.bid/ClausenHouse2021 to register and bid!
To close out 2021, we have a few choice items for you to bid on- including a custom pet portrait, and a historic tour of Oakland!
Winter 2021 Online Auction
Clausen House is looking to hire an Instructor and Personal Attendant in our Independent and Supported Living program.
We are looking for someone who would love to be a mentor and guide. We are looking for someone who can be a really good role model for our clients and has a heart to teach our clients about life skills and how to lead a healthy day to day life!.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Monitor client’s health through coordination with Residential Administrators and schedule medical/dental/therapy appointments accordingly.
• Document requests of healthcare received.
• Maintain preventive health care record for each individual to insure they receive recommended tests and procedures relative to their age, medication and medical history.
• Maintain medical records in compliance with titles 17 & 22; and update emergency annually.
• Ensure clients’ health care needs are in compliance with Titles 17 & 22; and update emergency annually.
• Oversee prescription – ordering system for three residential homes.
• Provide direct support to clients as needed, supplementing residential staff responsibilities
• Inventory and order food and hygiene supplies within budget. Identify discrepancies in what was ordered versus what is on hand to track theft and waste.
• Provide transportation for clients to various appointments and other destinations in personal and Clausen House vehicle.
• Serve as a positive role model for consumers.
• Perform other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for one-on-one training of a developmentally disabled adult.
• Ensure that the individual is presentable and appropriate for work.
• Train employee with new job tasks.
• Assist employee with scheduling and work adjustment.
• Discuss employee’s behavior problems with the Director of Supported Employment and then work with the employee to correct inappropriate behavior.
• Apply work safety guidelines and practices at each job site
• Complete required paperwork for the Department of Rehabilitation and turn in on the last day of each month.
• Complete required paperwork for the Regional Center of the East Bay, in a timely manner.
• Fill in for other staff when they are sick or on vacation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, including clipping nails, brushing teeth, washing hair, bathing, dressing and related health and hygiene needs as determined and needed.
• Assist in the supervision of residents in their training and social activities as assigned.
• Review and record progress of each resident and report observations to supervisor.
• Supervise residents to minimize safety hazards at all times.
• Accompany residents outside the home as needed to ensure safety.
• Serve as a positive role model for residents.
• Assist in the implementation of individual program plans.
• Assure that the bedrooms, bathrooms and common living areas are sanitary and clean. (Residents and/or cleaning staff are primarily responsible for cleaning the facilities;
• Residential Personal Attendants may not spend any more than 20% of their working hours in household cleaning or activities other than supervising, monitoring, feeding or caring for residents.)
• Provide transportation when necessary.
• Assist residents with self-administered medications and keep accurate records in accordance with state requirements. Residential Personal Attendants may never give medications to residents and are not to perform regularly any other medical or quasi medical duties such as taking pulses, monitoring blood sugars, taking vital signs, etc. (In cases of emergency, such as where CPR is required, Residential Personal Attendants may take a resident's pulse and engage in any other activity for which they are trained as called for by the emergency.)
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Be knowledgeable of Title 17 and Title 22 regulations.
• Work in other Clausen House homes as needed and be willing to work different shifts when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement and evaluate needs-based adult education curriculum.
- Insure compliance with Title 17 and 22 regulations and conduct quality assurance and program evaluation reviews of the adult education program.
- Monitor program performance against both quality and financial goals.
- Manage human resource functions for staff assigned to program and insure timely performance evaluations are conducted
- Function as liaison with families, RCEB and other entities
- Insure that student’s medications are correctly dispensed, stored and documented according to Title 22 regulations and program procedures
- Identify staff development opportunities for staff and arrange for internal and external trainings
- Develop and accurately manage annual budget and insure monthly billing is at the maximum possible
- Lead weekly staff meetings
- Maintain integrity of systems established for the program
- Assist with resolving student related crisis and conflict
- Represent department on committees as requested by Director of Program Services
- Ensure that ISPs are current and schedule
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet visitors in a professional manner
- Provide visitors with information and direct them accordingly
- Process, sort, and route incoming and outgoing mail
- Monitor and manage inventory of office supplies; order and distribute office supplies as necessary
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and meetings
- Perform other administrative support tasks, including updating and sorting files, drafting and proofreading correspondences.
- Support other staff with organizational tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate's degree preferred
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in an office setting, preferably in an administrative or clerical role
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills and ability to operate general office equipment
- Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification
- Willingness to undergo a criminal records clearance, health screening and TB test
- Ability to obtain Department of Justice Criminal Clearance
Hello,
The Clausen House Virtual Town Hall that was scheduled for tonight, July 27, has been postponed due to staff illness. We will notify everyone via our newsletter and social media when the new date of the Town Hall will be. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look forward to seeing you at the new Town Hall date.
Thank you and stay safe,
Christian Navarro
Development Specialist
Hello,
The Clausen House Virtual Town Hall that was scheduled for tonight, July 27, has been postponed due to staff illness. We will notify everyone via our newsletter and social media when the new date of the Town Hall will be. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look forward to seeing you at the new Town Hall date.
Thank you and stay safe,
Christian Navarro
Development Specialist
Ever wonder what our clients do on the weekends? Aside from relaxing and enjoying their free time, our residential clients also are responsible for chores in their homes. This not only helps keep all of our facilities clean, but it also teaches them valuable life skills, responsibility, and accountability.
To learn more about our residential program, visit www.clausenhouse.org today!
Ever wonder what our clients do on the weekends? Aside from relaxing and enjoying their free time, our residential clients also are responsible for chores in their homes. This not only helps keep all of our facilities clean, but it also teaches them valuable life skills, responsibility, and accountability.
To learn more about our residential program, visit www.clausenhouse.org today!
Today's Throwback Thursday post was taken back in 2005 at the Oakland Ice Center. Our clients learned how to skate on the ice with the help from a modified walker and the wonderful staff.
Our Social Recreation Program that plans and facilitates activities like this is fully funded by Clausen House with no other financial support. If you would like to help keep this program running so that our clients are able to explore the community, consider donating at www.clausenhouse.org!
Today's Throwback Thursday post was taken back in 2005 at the Oakland Ice Center. Our clients learned how to skate on the ice with the help from a modified walker and the wonderful staff.
Our Social Recreation Program that plans and facilitates activities like this is fully funded by Clausen House with no other financial support. If you would like to help keep this program running so that our clients are able to explore the community, consider donating at www.clausenhouse.org!
Clausen House would like to remind you that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Clausen House would like to remind you that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Today's Throwback Thursday post is from one of our volunteer projects. A group of clients, staff, and volunteers spent a day gardening the backyard at one of our residential homes.
Clausen House is always looking for volunteers to help our wonderful and life-changing programs that support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you'd like more information about volunteering and Clausen House, visit https://clausenhouse.org/about/ways-to-give/
Today's Throwback Thursday post is from one of our volunteer projects. A group of clients, staff, and volunteers spent a day gardening the backyard at one of our residential homes.
Clausen House is always looking for volunteers to help our wonderful and life-changing programs that support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you'd like more information about volunteering and Clausen House, visit https://clausenhouse.org/about/ways-to-give/
Just a reminder that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Just a reminder that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Jim, a resident of Clausen House, had a great Fourth of July celebration! Our clients enjoyed the holiday by eating yummy barbeque, creating holiday arts and crafts, and dancing and listening to music.
Our social recreation activities are planned and facilitated by Tamika, our Social Recreation Coordinator. If you'd like to learn more about how you can support her agency-funded role, visit www.clausenhouse.org today!
Jim, a resident of Clausen House, had a great Fourth of July celebration! Our clients enjoyed the holiday by eating yummy barbeque, creating holiday arts and crafts, and dancing and listening to music.
Our social recreation activities are planned and facilitated by Tamika, our Social Recreation Coordinator. If you'd like to learn more about how you can support her agency-funded role, visit www.clausenhouse.org today!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement and evaluate needs-based adult education curriculum.
- Insure compliance with Title 17 and 22 regulations and conduct quality assurance and program evaluation reviews of the adult education program.
- Monitor program performance against both quality and financial goals.
- Manage human resource functions for staff assigned to program and insure timely performance evaluations are conducted
- Function as liaison with families, RCEB and other entities
- Insure that student’s medications are correctly dispensed, stored and documented according to Title 22 regulations and program procedures
- Identify staff development opportunities for staff and arrange for internal and external trainings
- Develop and accurately manage annual budget and insure monthly billing is at the maximum possible
- Lead weekly staff meetings
- Maintain integrity of systems established for the program
- Assist with resolving student related crisis and conflict
- Represent department on committees as requested by Director of Program Services
- Ensure that ISPs are current and schedule
Clausen House is excited to announce that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
Clausen House is excited to announce that our second Virtual Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. We will be sharing updates from all of our programs. If you would like to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event, RSVP today at
https://tinyurl.com/ClausenVTH2
or contact Development Specialist, Christian Navarro, at (510)839-0050 x951 or by email at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
Did you know that Clausen House used to have a catering business that was staffed by our clients? The Clausen House Catering company was founded in 1982 and eventually evolved into our current Supported Employment program.
To learn more about the history of Clausen House, visit www.clausenhouse.org!
Did you know that Clausen House used to have a catering business that was staffed by our clients? The Clausen House Catering company was founded in 1982 and eventually evolved into our current Supported Employment program.
To learn more about the history of Clausen House, visit www.clausenhouse.org!
On April 24, Clausen House's Maurice Rogers held a book reading for his close friends and family. Held outdoors, Maurice read two books, showing off his spectacular reading skills.
Maurice is one of our Adult Education clients. He loves creating art, and has sold art at Clausen House's annual Art Show, as well as performed at our Dinner and A Show. Maurice, we are so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work. To view Maurice's full book reading, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYtWlgAmLps
On April 24, Clausen House's Maurice Rogers held a book reading for his close friends and family. Held outdoors, Maurice read two books, showing off his spectacular reading skills.
Maurice is one of our Adult Education clients. He loves creating art, and has sold art at Clausen House's annual Art Show, as well as performed at our Dinner and A Show. Maurice, we are so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work. To view Maurice's full book reading, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYtWlgAmLps
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7.1.18 | #ResidentialLiving Steven, one of our residential clients, is extremely helpful around the house. Thank you Steven for helping us fold the linens! . . . . #intellectualdisabilities #residentialliving #july #developmentaldisabilities #oakland #residential #community #nonprofit #chores #helpful
6.20.18 | #ResidentialLiving Here is a very fun and candid moment from our Vernon residence. Our clients in the residential homes are supported by around the clock care and we can’t say how appreciative we are of all of our residential staff! . . . . . #intellectualdisabilities #developmentaldisabilities #oakland #residential #community #nonprofit #dance
5.3.18 | #tbt . . Throwback Thursday to last week’s rehearsal for our Dinner and a Show event! Our performers have been working hard to create a fun-filled entertaining show, so show them some love by coming to the show. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST SO BUY YOURS TODAY!!! . . www.tinyurl.com/clausendinner2018
#TBT (on Friday) Clausen House drummers from 2011.
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