Employment

Direct Placement

The Arc of San Diego provides direct placement using disability employment services in partnership with the California Department of Rehabilitation. Our Direct Placement program helps with job placement, provides pre-placement training, and short-term support from a job coach.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Food Service Program

The Arc of San Diego provides food services at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot 7 days a week/365 days a year. Food service attendants serve food, wash dishes, and clean the galley and kitchen. We are currently hiring and offer two shifts, one starting at 4:30 AM and one starting at 12:30 PM.

To apply for the Food Service Attendant position, click here.

Completed applications can be emailed to jobs@arc-sd.com or submitted in person at:

3030 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102

Student Services

Student Services is a new program funded by the Department of Rehabilitation within the Individual Placement Program. This program is designed to assist youth ages 16-21 gain work skills by giving students up to 100 hours of paid work experience. Click here for more information.

Paid Internships

San Diego Regional Center has started a paid internship program within the Individual Placement program.  An internship is a period of work experience offered by an employer to give individuals exposure to working in environments within their desired employment outcome goal. San Diego Regional Center is now offering clients the opportunity to participate in a paid internship program to acquire experience and skills needed for future paid employment opportunities. Internships can be traditional, apprenticeships and self-employment.

Organizational Employment Services (OES)

OES provides work opportunities to individuals through contracted work agreements. The Arc of San Diego has two sites: John Towers in El Cajon and The Sol and Ruth Gerber Center in Chula Vista that offer vocational training opportunities to individuals in a group setting.