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.
First Impressions
GROWTH (Growing Recovery and Opportunities for Work Through Horticulture)
The Slice of Life Café and Catering
Vocational Rehabilitation Program at ZSFG
For Referrals to Employment Services at Citywide
Tania Horne
Employment Program, Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
(415) 597-8037