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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 household income in the past month was less than 200% of the federal poverty level and you live with a minor child, you are eligible.  The table below shows the maximum income you can earn in a month 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

If you are the parent of a minor child with low income, but you do not reside with that child, you may be eligible for the program.  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.

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.