REACH
Realizing Employment and Careers in Human Services
REACH (Realizing Employment And Careers in Human services) is a 9-week in-person training program designed to prepare participants with lived experience of homelessness and other significant barriers to employment for entry-level employment in the social and human services sectors.
Note: due to high levels of interest in the program, candidates for REACH may now join the wait-list. We encourage you to reach out, but be aware that the wait time can be several months to a year.
REACH students spend 6 weeks in classroom training and 3 weeks in on-the-job shadows and in-person training with ECS staff. They earn industry-recognized certificates during the program including CPR/First Aide certification. The final phase of the program is the job search phase, with the goal to secure permanent employment. The program offers opportunities to earn a weekly stipend while gaining valuable skills that are applicable to all jobseekers within the social and human services fields.
Who is qualified to become a REACH student?
Participants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
Individuals qualify if they live in San Francisco:
• On the street
• In a shelter
• In transitional housing
• In a residential treatment program
• In a supportive housing building
• Meet HUD (Housing and Urban Development) definition of extremely low income
• Are committed to finding employment in the social and/or human services sector after program completion!
To join the wait-list, email workforce@ecs-sf.org.