Citywide Employment

 

Citywide Employment Program assists individuals with behavioral health needs attain competitive employment and has specialized services for those with a criminal justice history and/or pending legal charge. The Employment Team is embedded within the larger clinical case management program, and uses the Individual Placement and Support model of Supported Employment, a well-researched, evidenced-based approach demonstrating significant results with the mentally ill.

The Employment Team provides vocational assessment and employment services which include: individualized job searching; assistance with criminal record expungement and education on how to talk to employers about a criminal history; job development; review of strengths, barriers, goals and objectives; review of previous work experience; assistance with interviewing, resume building and preparation; basic hygiene and grooming assistance; education around understanding expectations of employers; interview coaching; and help with understanding how earned income affects benefits. We offer services in English and Spanish; see below for referral information.

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Our Teams

 
Supported Employment

Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of Supported Employment, this team assists individuals attain competitive employment.

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First Impressions

This program was adapted during COVID from a six-month long construction training experience to a six-month paid work experience in machine and mechanical maintenance using 3D printing and customized training for essential jobs in hardware and home improvement stores.

First Impressions trains participants in building maintenance, introductory construction and remodeling skills, and participate in remodeling project of San Francisco Department of Public Health/Behavioral Health Services (BHS) clinics’ waiting room, with aim to make them more welcoming and culturally representative of the clients served.

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GROWTH (Growing Recovery and Opportunities for Work Through Horticulture)

Nine-month long program, with 3 months of classroom training followed by 6 months of paid work, in landscaping and horticulture.

The GROWTH Project is a landscaping training and employment program which assists mental health consumers in gaining marketable skills and paid work experience, while working to beautify the grounds of public agencies in San Francisco. 

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The Slice of Life Café and Catering

The Slice of Life Café and Catering program provides 6-month internships paid at minimum wage. 

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Vocational Rehabilitation Program at ZSFG
  • Provides paid internships and pre-employment experiences.  
  • The pre-employment experience includes: Catering, Coffee Cart, Hot Dog Cart, Quilting and Sewing Production, Book Cart, Donation Management, Hospital Support Services and Clerical Support Services.
  • The stipend volunteer-based Vocational Training at SFGH provides an opportunity for social enterprise and vocational training.

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For Referrals to Employment Services at Citywide

 

Tania Horne
Employment Program, Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
628-813-9165