St. Joseph the Worker's mission is to assist homeless, low-income and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through permanent, full-time employment.

St. Joseph the Worker's primary focus is helping people to help themselves. We provide people with the tools necessary to conduct successful job searches and support them in their efforts to better their lives.

St. Joseph the Worker offers job searching assistance at our office, located at 1125 W. Jackson St. in central Phoenix. St. Joseph the Worker services are now also available at Interfaith Cooperative Ministries and Helping Hands Housing Services.

There are no fees for any of our services. Please call 602-417-9854 or e-mail info@sjwjobs.org with any questions or if you need a referral for other assistance.

St. Joseph the Worker services include...

• One-on-one attention from a professional Job Developer
• Telephone/fax access to contact employers
• Mailing Address
• Job/Life skills course covering interviewing skills, personal presentation and communication, proper workplace etiquette and much more
• Frequently updated list of job openings
• Mock interviews
• Bus tickets to get to and from interviews and work
• Targeted services for previously incarcerated individuals to develop a job search strategy and effectively explain a criminal history or large gap in employment
• Reduced fare monthly bus passes for employed clients
• Résumé development
• Professional clothing and shoes
• Clothing/uniform and work tools upon verification of employment
• Housing and utility assistance
• Goal-setting and budgeting course
• Other services/assistance based on individual need

• Have two forms of identification (state-issued picture ID and social security card) upon registering
• Be sheltered and not sleeping on the street - please call the emergency shelter hotline to find an open bed: 1-800-799-7739
• Complete an application form in its entirety as one would for an employer
• Attend an initial registration interview with a job developer
• Successfully complete the Job/Life Skills Class
• Be alcohol/drug free for at least 30 days
• Be dressed and ready for an interview when entering the office
• Use the office only when actively pursuing employment
• Check for mail and phone messages regularly, as they will not be kept indefinitely
• Verification of bus tickets used

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-11:00am and 1:00 - 3:00pm

Friday: 7:30am-11:00am

Please call 602-417-9854 or click here to find directions to our office.

You may also download a map of the Human Services Campus (pdf format)

Walk-ins are welcome during office hours.