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.
Goodwill Open Interviews
Open interviews are conducted in person on Mondays from 1pm-3pm
1600 Technology Dr. San Jose, CA. 95110
Conexion Day Worker Center (San Jose)
Call for opportunities: 408-213-0961 ext. 34
In person: 749 Story Rd. Ste 10, San Jose, CA. 95122
Career orientations to the program are on Thursday mornings. Call the day before to confirm and enroll.
After orientation, Conexion is open 7 days a week from 7:00am-2:00pm. Includes hot meals, showers, laundry services, and employment assistance
Day Worker Center of Mountain View
Call for opportunities: 650-903-4102
In person: 113 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA. 94040
Open from 7:00am-3:30pm. Includes hot meals, health services, and employment assistance
Jobtrain
https://www.jobtrainworks.org/
Email the team: teamscc@jobtrainworks.org
Visit the Jobtrain Career Center: 2635 N. 1st St. Ste 118, San Jose, CA. 95134
Novaworks (only if you live outside of San Jose or Gilroy)
https://novaworks.org
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Call to enroll: 408-730-7232
Complete an online application here
This resource is 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.
Caretaking/Nannying/Babysitting
Create a profile on https://www.sittercity.com and/or https://www.care.com
Apply to become an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Worker at https://www.pascc.org/enrollment-process/
Dog Walking
If you like dogs, create a profile with https://www.wagwalking.com
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!