Local Organizations with Paid Entry-level jobs in Social Work and Human Services
- East Bay Innovations (Bay Area)
- https://www.eastbayinnovations.org/careers/#careers
- Variety of jobs from helping people with disabilities to transition from skilled nursing, to helping homeless clients with disabilities or chronic health conditions to find and maintain housing.
- Rolling recruitment, full benefits.
- Some positions require a car.
- LifeLong Medical (Bay Area)
- https://lifelongmedical.org/careers/
- Training provided, folks with lived experience with mental or physical health are especially encouraged to apply.
- Wide range of jobs in case management, health education, and community outreach.
- Member of communities we serve especially encourage to apply.
- Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (Berkeley)
- https://www.crisissupport.org/about/employment-opportunities/
- Multiple PT positions available
- Kaiser Health Insurance for PT employment (20hrs/week)
- Training provided (you do NOT have to complete the training before hire)
- Compass Family Services (SF)
- https://www.compass-sf.org/careers
- Multiple positions from housing placement specialist to child care providers.
- Training provided, folks with lived experience with homelessness are especially encouraged to apply.
- Wide range of jobs, including Bilingual roles.
Volunteer Opportunities
These organizations provide incredible training and volunteer work experience opportunities. Having this type of experience can be a powerful addition to your resume and strengthen paid-work applications, as well as improve 4-year College or Graduate school applications.
- San Francisco Suicide Prevention
- https://www.sfsuicide.org/volunteering/
- Staff the hotline after training
- Bay Area Women Against Rape
- https://bawar.org/volunteer/
- Earn a Sexual Violence Counselor Certification
- Staff the hotline after training
- Volunteer as a Bedside Advocate for folks who are getting medical/forensic exams after a sexual assault
- Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
- https://www.crisissupport.org/get-involved/volunteering/
- Staff the hotline after training
- TACT: Trans Advocacy & Care Team (Oakland)
- https://www.yourtact.org/volunteer.html
- Provides 1-on-1 peer support, counseling, and referrals; facilitates restorative conversations; hosts community events and support groups, and promotes gender inclusivity through education and advocacy
- Currently seeking volunteers who want to be part of this new and growing nonprofit
- SFSI San Francisco Sex Information
- https://www.sfsi.org/volunteering/
- Earn a Sexual Health Educator Certificate
- Staff SGR hotline after training (Sex, Gender, and Relationships)