Jobs and Experiences

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)