Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) organization that provides a continuum of services that include affordable housing units, three level 2 residential group homes, supported employment program, day program/adult education, independent living, supported living, social recreation, and health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay localities. Clausen House is the longest servicing agency of adults with IDD in Alameda County. We proudly serve adults seeking support with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other intellectually, and developmentally disabling conditions.
We celebrate over 50 years of exemplary services to the IDD community and particularly to hundreds of adults, families, and employers. Each and every day, Clausen House strives to bring our valuable mission of service, support, and dedication to life. Clausen House takes great pride in demonstrating a strong, sustainable business acumen, quality programs and services, and being pillar of innovation within the community. Our compassionate, caring, and dedicated staff of professionals strive to provide services to all our clients and families. We, at Clausen House, believe servicing each client according to their individual choices, aspirations, and dreams is what we do best.
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Clausen House enables adults with developmental challenges to become more independent and creates an incredibly positive learning environment. At a time when people are judged solely for being different, I cannot think of another organization that makes a more powerful impact on its community through our clients who bring a sense of purpose and belonging…
My family member came to Clausen House after aging out of the public school system, when we were looking for a situation that would enable her to do more than sit at home all day by herself while we were at work. Because of the full spectrum of services Clausen House provides, my family member…
My brother has been a resident at Vernon and a client of the Adult Education program for more than ten years. We are absolutely delighted with Clausen House for two reasons. First, the staff is wonderful. They have always gone the extra mile to meet his needs. Second, Clausen House has a proven track record.…
I am honored to support Clausen House Oakland, it’s clients, staff and volunteers, when and where ever I can. There is no better feeling to be in service and support of this awesome and incredible non profit organization! Great Leadership creates great environments of acceptance and appreciation for these unique and beautiful clients of Clausen…
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Clausen House – Oakland, CA Job Description: Responsible for one-on-one training of…
Clausen House – Oakland, CA Clausen House is currently seeking an individual…
Clausen House – Oakland, CA RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinate daily operations,…
Clausen House – Oakland, CA Essential Functions: Develop, implement and evaluate needs-based…
Clausen House – Oakland, CA Position Summary Clausen House is currently seeking…
The instructor provides direct educational services to persons with developmental disabilities, teaching…
Provide administrative and programmatic support to program staff and participants
Under supervision of the Development Specialist, the Development Associate will primarily be…
Responsible for the direct supervision of adults with developmental disabilities in their…
HCBS has released a new set of rules that focus on Person-centered…
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