
Our Mission
SJDB Advocates seeks to create and promote positive change through education and knowledge. We adhere to the highest level of integrity, ethical standards and devote ourselves to our injured workers.
We serve all Workers Compensation firms, clients and the community. We serve our communities across the state with the utmost integrity, love and care. We are proud to be the best advocate for injured workers.
What is the SJDB Voucher?
The Suplemental Job Displacement Benefit or SJDB is a voucher issued by the insurance company for the purpose of obtaining further job training, education, and skill enhancement, among other benefits!

How do I qualify?
You are entitled to obtain the SJDB Voucher if:
- You have been deemed permanently and stationary, or permanently disabled between 1% and 99%.
- You were not offered a job from your employer within 60 days of being P&S’d (permanent and stationary).
So, what is my next step?
Contact your counselor at SJDB Advocates to begin your journey!
What benefits can I recieve?
If your injury occured before January 1, 2013, your benefits would depend on the percentage of disability:
- $4,000 – 1% to 14%
- $8,000 – 26% to 49%
- $6,000 – 15% to 25%
- $10,000 – 50% to 99%
If your injury occured after January 1, 2013, you may be entitled to the following benefits:
- $500 For Personal Expenses
- $1,000 Reimbursement for Equipment
- $5,000 Return to Work Supplemental Fund*
Why Choose SJDB Advocates?
- Obtain one-on-one consultations with your counselor. We will come to you!
- Your counselor will assist in obtaining additional funds that may supplement part of your tuition, i.e. grants, scholarships, financial aid, etc.
- Together, you will create a customized rehabilitation plan that caters to your goals, your dreams, your needs and the needs of your family.
- Obtain an education, skill and career analysis.
- Your counselor will give you the knowledge you need to make the decisions that will shape the rest of your life.
- As your advocates, we provide full support to you along with your attorney’s office to obtain all your benefits such as the RTWSF and any required voucher forms.
- Your counselor counts on valuable resources and partnerships such as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- The Advocates proudly serve our undocumented community
- The Advocates proudly serve all of California
The Job Training Possibilities are Extensive!
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How we can help your firm!
Our Mission
SJDB Advocates seeks to create and promote positive change through education and knowledge not just for our clients, but for your staff as well. Our goal is to fill the gaps between your office, the client and the carriers. Let us take the load off your desk!
Why you should choose us
- Your clients obtain one-on-one consultations with our counselors in offices or in home.
- Our counselors will assist in obtaining additional funds that may supplement part of tuition costs such as grants, scholarships, financial aid, etc.
- Our counselors will create a customized rehabilitation plan that caters to your client’s goals, their educational and professional needs and the needs of your family.
- Your clients will obtain a comprehensive education, skill and career analysis.
- The Advocates provide full support to your office in obtaining all your client’s benefits such as the RTWSF and any required voucher forms.
- The Advocates offer vocational rehabilitation counseling in your client’s native language.
- Our counselors count on valuable resources and partnerships such as with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to further expand your client’s possibilities.
- The Advocates proudly serve our undocumented community throughout the state of California!

More than a counseling firm
SJDB Advocates are more than vocational counselors to you.
We serve all Workers Compensation firms, both big and solo practitioners. Not only as counselors to injured workers, but also as an extension of your office and liaison to the carriers.
We are an extensive resource to your firm offering many solutions to help your office smoothly transition clients into their vocational rehabilitation journey. Never hesitate in contacting us for help!
How to refer your client?
We are here to be a support for you and your staff. You can refer your client to the best service in vocational rehabilitation in many ways and whichever is easiest for you.
Need an evaluation report, expert witness, transferable skills analysis evaluation, job analysis?
Call (619) 254-9513 or email angie@sjdbadvocates.com
- In office pick up.
- Via Phone: (800) 714 – 0560
- Fax: (619) 880-8173
- vouchers@sjdbadvocates.com
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About SJDB Advocates
This is us!
SJDB Advocates seeks to create and promote positive change through education and knowledge. We adhere to the highest level of integrity, ethical standards and devote ourselves to our work and injured workers.We serve all Workers Compensation firms, clients and the community. We are an extensive resource offering many solutions to assist all our clients in their vocational rehabilitation journey.
We serve all Workers Compensation firms, clients and the community. We are an extensive resource offering many solutions to assist all our clients in their vocational rehabilitation journey.
Never hesitate in contacting us for help!

Angie Gonzalez
Founder/CEO
With over ten years in the workers compensation field, Angie has proudly grown into the best career development specialist, counselor and talent development leader. Assisting injured individuals to begin, advance and renew their careers, as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, Angie has redefined the standards. Proud mother and advocate, Angie founded SJDB Advocates for the injured community throughout the state to have a resource center where they receive the well-deserved care and attention.
angie@sjdbadvocates.com
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Contact Us
(800) 714 0560
Corporate Office:
2820 Camino Del Rio South, 111
San Diego, CA 92108
Satellite Offices:
- Orange County
- Irvine
- Santa Ana
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Fresno
- Sacramento
- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Oakland