I Need a Job Today
Callers at 650-67-HAVEN frequently cite that they lost their job or are currently under-employed, leading to the need for assistance. These are some of the most successful agencies we've found for fast-hiring regardless of experience.
Short-Term Opportunities
Goodwill Open Interviews
Open interviews in person
Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1600 Technology Dr.
San Jose, CA 95110
Conexion Day Worker Center (San Jose)
749 Story Rd. Ste 10
San Jose, CA 95122
Career orientation: Thursday mornings
(call the day
before to confirm and enroll)
After orientation: 7 days a week, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Includes hot meals, showers, laundry services, and employment assistance.
Day Worker Center of Mountain View
113 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
Open 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Includes hot meals, health services, and employment assistance.
Longer-term Opportunities
Jobtrain
Jobtrain Career Center
2635 N. 1st St. Ste 118
San
Jose, CA 95134
Novaworks
Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Complete an online application to enroll.
Only applicable for clients in San Mateo County, as well as the cities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.
Center for Employment Opportunities
Individuals re-entering from prison can visit the Career Center.
521 Parrot St.
San Jose, CA 95112
Monday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hours subject to change — call ahead to confirm.
Other Opportunities
Caretaking, Nannying & Babysitting
- link Create a profile on sittercity.com and/or care.com
- link Apply to become an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Worker at pascc.org/enrollment-process
Dog Walking
- link If you like dogs, create a profile with wagwalking.com
Know another resource?
Do you know of any other places? We'd love to add them to the list!
To get involved, please reach out to us at info@havensafe.org. Let's work together to prevent homelessness!