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Vocational Services:
Our Mission
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To increase the employment of persons with disabilities through partnerships with local companies, service agencies, and the State of California Department of Rehabilitation.
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Dayle McIntosh Center
For more information, please contact us at:
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- Dayle McIntosh Center
- 13272 Garden Grove Blvd.
- Garden Grove, CA 92843
- Tel: (714) 621-3300
- Fax: (714) 663-2094
- TTY: (714) 663-2087
Dayle McIntosh Center Job Developers
John Tostado
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Vocational Service Manager
John Tostado has been working with people with disabilities and the under-served for over 20 years. John started his career with Catholic Charities as a Camp Counselor for low income families while he attended Santa Monica College. He was promoted soon after to Camp Director. John used this new position to open up several tutoring and mentoring after-school programs by creating an advisory boards that would fund raise for those programs. In 1994, Catholic Charities stared an organizing campaign with the Industrial Area’s Foundation for youth and families at risk (Hope In Youth). There, he organized the community for change and worked with mediating institutions like universities and churches to develop leadership and create community organizations. John also wrote a grant to create cooperatives for immigrant women through the Campaign for Human Development. John created 6 working cooperatives in the Los Angels area, 4 of which are still in existence today. While creating cooperatives in the East Los Angeles area, he met Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries. John developed and managed their first grant and with in 2 years, he had 300 gang members employed and started 2 new businesses for Homeboy Industries. John left Fr. Boyle to teach for the East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program. There he managed the Projects with Industry grant to employ people with disabilities from skid row. John was recognized by Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaragosa for placing 200 people with disabilities within a year into gainful employment. Once that grant ended, John was employed to manage Playa Vista Jobs there he worked to employ people who had over six barriers to employment. He also managed a Department of Transportation grant, Welfare to Work grant, and WIA grant.
John is currently working for the Dayle McIntosh Center managing the Vocational Services and Interpreting Services Department. John has successfully merged both new and old techniques in job development to create a more effective way to serve the Department of Rehabilitation and Dayle McIntosh Center consumers for the last 7 years
Direct: 714.658.42.81
Office: 714.621.3300 ext. 320
TDD: 714.663.2087
jtostado@daylemc.org
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Vilma Delgado
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Senior Employment Specialist
Vilma Delgado has over 12 years of experience in employment development including creating a job program for adolescents, labor market orientation, job seeking skills workshop, employment opportunities, and the creation of a mentorship program. For the past twelve years she has been working with adults and transition youth with a wide variety of physical and mental impairments as well as learning disabilities. Ms. Delgado has created and implemented a Job Seeking Skills Workshop curriculum, developed and assisted in CARF certification preparation, and has assisted the in start-up of our Spanish-speaking employment program here at DMC. Her professionalism and dedication have earned her high recognition with many Department of Rehabilitation clients, counselors, supervisors and employers. We are proud to have a job developer with such a high placement record on our staff.
562.805.6108
E-mail: vdelgado@daylemc.org
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Judy Santos
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Employment Specialist
I am an Employment Specialist working in the Van Nuys, Canoga Park offices. I have degrees in Journalism, Italian Studies, and am completing a Masters in Archaeology. Research, perseverance and a positive attitude are the qualities I bring to the Dayle McIntosh Center. I have traveled extensively, speak Italian fluently, and am conversationally capable of speaking in Spanish and Portuguese. I spent the last three years at the Getty Conservation Institute, researching for international scholars, working in a library setting with professional people from all over the world. I am eager to bring my research and people skills to the clients of Dayle McIntosh.
818.720.9449
E-mail: jsantos@daylemc.org
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Martha Navarro
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Employment Specialist
Monolingual Spanish/Generalist
Anaheim - Fountain Valley
Develops professional and strong client
working relationships in the community
714.654.5061
E-mail: mnavarro@daylemc.org
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Debbie Carrillo
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Employment Specialist -Deaf/hearing
Trained as a sign language interpreter at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester N.Y.
Employed with Department of Rehabilitation for 18 years as a (SSA-I) Support Service Assistant Interpreter.
3years a Employment Specialist for D/HH assisting and training individuals on employment preparation and empowering Clients to enter the workforce.
714.615.0477
Email: dcarrillo@daylemc.org
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Dan Ramirez
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Senior Employment Specialist
Generalist
Anaheim - Fountain Valley
Strong customer relations and knowledge of the corporate world.
714.654.9172
Email: dramirez@daylemc.org
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Business Development Specialis
14+ Years Vocational Services- providing employment opportunities to people with disabilities throughout Southern California. 3Years PWI Project Management. Employment Services Certification- San Diego State University. Business Advisory Council Management/Liaison. Providing Diversity Training to Businesses and Corporations
909-214-8379
Email: lbullen@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
Employment Specialist with Dayle McIntosh for over 3 % yrs. I have covered the Greater Los Angeles area and currently cover Orange County. I have specialized in working with monolingual Spanish speaking consumers. I also, assist consumers with physical and developmental disabilities. I have established a good repore and relationship with employers throughout the years. I have successfully assisted many of my consumers in obtaining gainful employment. Therefore allowing them to live independent ally and providing them life rewarding skills
310.614.6896
Email: rvazquez@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
I am the Lead Employment Specialist I cover San Gabriel Valley area including Whittier. I have excellent reputation in providing individualized placement services to individuals with Disabilities including Mental Health. I also am able to assist Monolingual Spanish Speaking individuals. I have an excellent track record of developing new employment contacts in the community to assist in placing qualified individuals.
I provide assistance in job seeking skills through series of workshops, and individual counseling to plan and achieve Consumers vocational employment goals. I Provide retention services to guarantee positive outcomes for both employer and Consumer.
714.862.8904
Email: jrobledo@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
2 ½ years as an Employment Specialist assisting adults who have physical and/or mental disabilities in the Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties. Passionate about empowering her Clients to become independent. Utilizes 7 years of Retail and Sales Management experience to assist in helping Client to achieve successful employment outcomes
909.938.4389
Email: bwhipple@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
After graduating from University of Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Sociology, I gained years of experience in advertising, marketing, and sales. Working with the House of Blues Entertainment as a Sales Manager for the Special Events Department gave me the experience to work with a wide range of clients in a multi-faceted venue. I increased membership sales for the non-profit organization that assists inner city youth by targeting high end entertainment executives. I wanted more of a challenge, so I pursued real estate and the housing industry. Obtaining experience and knowledge, as a loan agent, gave me an edge and enhanced my capability to educate my clients with the loan process, the most crucial part of the real estate transaction. My honest and dependable approach to service has allowed me to achieve tremendous success. While working as a Realtor, I also worked at Hillview Mental Health Center, non-profit organization, as Client Access Coordinator in the Adult Outpatient Program. I interviewed new clients for eligibility of mental health along with establishing an Open Clinic. By establishing Open Clinic, data illustrated an increase in productivity and profitability for the agency. While working at Hillview Mental Health Center, I decided to pursue my masters in Public Administration specializing in Non-Profit Management. I’m very excited to join Dayle McIntosh Center as I bring high energy and dedication to my work, especially assisting those with disabilities to find a job. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a happy client that was placed in a satisfying job
818.605.9093
Email: clucero@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
I have worked in Vocational Services for the past seven years. I got involved helping people with disabilities through my daughter Jenna, twenty years ago, with her disability and being her advocate. I worked with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Center prior to her eighteenth birthday than when she transferring to the California State Department of Rehabilitation.
I also assisted my niece Rachel who was born with down syndrome and was legally blind. With Rachel the doctor felt she should be institualized and my goal was to empower her with her disability and to achieve her personalized potential goals. This was done through community education and individual services.
With my daughter I had to provide skills and confidence building in her to maximize her potential:
To go back in the beginning I worked in the Aerospace Industry for The Boeing Company for 22 years as a Project Engineer on the C17, T45 and KC10 Military Aircrafts. When Boeing decided to leave California and relocate to Washington, I and my wife decided to stay in California due to her attending law school, so I decided to go into a different field.
I was hired by Southern California Rehabilitation Service in Downey California worked for them for five years and than was offered a job at Dayle McIntosh Company which I presently work never looked back and never regretted the decision I made.
I believe people with disabilities have a rightful place in our workplace and can contribute valuable things to our economy. Look at all the people with disabilities that have contributed successfully to our society and did not let their disability prevented them from succeeding Painters like Van Gogh to Pollack, Writers Home, Christy Brown, Musicians Beethoven, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Political Leaders Julius Caesar, John McCain Scientist Sir Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawkin, Actors Cher, Tom Cruise
As a job developer my goals are to assist On Line Job Hunting Resources Employee! Employer Relationships, Interviewing Skills, Disclosing or Not Disclosing their Disability, Job Accommodations, Rights - The Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability and Innovation, On Job Training, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Job Coaching Services, Assistive Technology and anyway I can help to make them feel that THEY ARE A VALUABLE ASSEST TO OUR SOCIETY
424.789.4682
Email: rfels@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
Greg Chizek began his career with Dayle McIntosh as an Employment Specialist in 2009. Greg provides services to those clients residing in South Orange County, and as far north as Anaheim. He feels fortunate to have this opportunity to use his education and experience gained in the business community, to assist people with disabilities reach their vocational goals.
Greg has a BA degree and went on to study law for several years. He is currently studying to receive ESC Certification and hopes to enroll in a master’s degree program in early 2010
714.955.7749
Email: gchizek@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist Trainee
Employment Specialist Trainee - Provides support for Lead Employment Specialist and clients in the San Gabriel Valley Area including Whittier. Assists clients with disabilities research job leads, develop job leads, and job skills preparation.
323.742.6942
Email: ecorrea@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
A background in social activism, dating back to the 1970s in his native Brazil, led Verissimo to his job. In 1974, Verissimo began working as volunteer teacher for poor children who didn't have access to school.
Soon after, he joined the grass-roots movement for democratic elections in Brazil's first ever democratic election.
Verissimo's activist work then took him to Mozambique-Africa, New York, San Pedro, Los Angeles, and ultimately Dayle McIntosh Center seven months ago. My job is to advance the empowerment, equality, integration and full participation of people with disabilities in the community through employment opportunities, working as a Job Developer.
From 1997 to 2002, Verissimo worked for Portal's Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, developed employment services and work adjustment to individuals with chronic and persistent psychiatric disabilities.
310.927.7234
Email: cverissimo@daylemc.org
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Job Coaches
Over 3 years experience in working with people with physical/mental disabilities. Work in the GLAD and Anaheim offices as a Employment Specialist. He also provides Job Coaching services to individuals who start employment and might need help adjusting to their new careers
310.704.0684
Email: amagana@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
I came from HK, went to John Tracy School when I was 6 (5 months) and then moved back to HK for other 8 years. Again, 1 moved back here by 1994. English was little but good at Chinese language. I graduated from University High School '98. I have AA in Liberal Arts from Santa Ana College ('01) and BS in Human Services from CSU Fullerton ('03). I worked as ASL tutor, substitute teacher, salesperson for Quixtar, billing clerk at United School District, freelance waitress. I got this job as ILS coordinator since 2006. I work with DHH clients who need to learn how to become more independent from parents and SSI — be ready for taking a job seriously. Their age ranges are from 15 to 60 years old. Teaching: budget, ADA rights, technology (VP), health access, community resources, computer skills, parenting skills, disaster surviving skills, interview skills, transportation, work ethics, learn ASL (for Hard of Hearing or foreign clients). 75% of them depend on SSI too long, so never worked before. I want to empower them by encouraging them to believe they can do it. I meet clients at DMC, Anaheim, Norwalk, West Covina, El Monte.
714.400.4756
Email: lyu@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
12 years working in staffing Industry/ It Microsoft System Certified Engineer. Experience working with people with diverse type of skills, People from different walks of life. Always maintain and kept Client Relationships 100% Customer Service 100%. Order fillment never short or cancelled an order. Excellent Management skills, as branch manager of Staffing Co. I lead a group of 4 recruiters in Industrial, Clerical, Professional, and Management.
310.704.0684
Email: wcastillo@daylemc.org
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Employment Specialist
Employment Specialist works with clients from State of California Vocational Rehabilitation. Currently providing Job Development and employment placement services for Gardena, Commerce and Long Beach Vocational Rehabilitation. With over nine years of experience working as a service provider for vocational rehabilitation she has had the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele and a wide range of disabilities. The first two years included intense training while working as the assistant to the lead job developer. After demonstrating strength as a Job Developer she was promoted as the lead job developer for a specialized program working with monolingual Spanish speaking VR clients for two years. The last five years have allowed her to meet the needs of VR counselors in all areas of disabilities including Mental Health, Physical, Emotional and Developmentally Disabled clients. Her educational background includes a Bachelors of Science in Human Service Management with a minor in Psychology.
714.400.4756
Email: sbrizuela@daylemc.org
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