JOBS NOW! program

The San Francisco Human Services Agency (SF-HSA) is using newly available federal stimulus funds to expand subsidized employment opportunities, with a goal of placing 1,000 participants in jobs between May 2009 and September 2010. This new program is called JOBS NOW!

Consistent with the goals of the federal stimulus package, the primary objectives of the JOBS NOW! program are to provide an immediate source of income for low-income families and to stimulate local economic recovery. JOBS NOW! builds upon several successful transitional jobs programs already in place at SF-HSA, which were designed to help unemployed individuals address barriers to employment, develop soft skills, gain work experience and progress toward self-sufficiency. JOBS NOW! participants will exit the program with stable employment history, leaving them better positioned to obtain an unsubsidized job when the stimulus period ends. The JOBS NOW! program benefits local employers by providing referrals of qualified workers and by subsidizing 100% of their wages until September 30, 2010. It's a win-win!

Information for Job Seekers
Welcome to the JOBS NOW! program! This program puts unemployed and underemployed parents into good jobs, and pays the employers the cost of their wages through September 30, 2010.

If you want a job that pays at least $9.79 per hour (and likely more), you think you are eligible, and you are ready to get to work, email us or call 1-877-JOB1NOW today!

Who is eligible to be a JOBS NOW! employee?

Unemployed and underemployed San Francisco parents are eligible for the program. If you are a CalWORKs participant, you are eligible for the program. If you are working or were recently working, and your income in the past month was less than 200% of the federal poverty level, you are eligible. The table below shows the maximum income you can earn in a month or year and be eligible for the program.

(Family Size) Maximum Gross Income in the Past Month
(1) $1,805
(2) $2,428
(3) $3,052
(4) $3,675
(5) $4,298
(6) $4,922
(7) $5,545
(8) $6,168


In addition to the income requirements, you must meet a few other criteria. To enroll, you must:

* Be a resident of San Francisco
* Show proof of right to work
* Be a parent of at least one child under age 18 (even if you do not live with that child).

Enrollment into the program is fast and easy. If you are a CalWORKs clients, call your employment specialist. If not, call the JOBS NOW! hotline (1-877-JOB1NOW) or email us.

What kinds of jobs are available?
There are a wide range of job types available to participants through the JOBS NOW! program. Eligible participants will be assessed for their job experience, job readiness, and will then be assigned to one of three types of job opportunities:

* Transitional employment in the non-profit sector, which will be accompanied by job readiness classes.
* Employment with a government agency for job seekers with some job experience.
* Employment with private and non-profit employers for job seekers with more job experience.

For more information about jobs, including some frequently asked questions, click here

Contact Information
Interested employers or job seekers should call 1-877-JOB1NOW (1-877-562-1669) or email us at JobsNow@sfgov.org for more information.