Career Opportunities



Who We Are

Second Chance is a place where justice involved San Diegans go to find hope, purpose and opportunity. For nearly 30 years, Second Chance has specialized in helping formerly incarcerated and justice involved citizens successfully reintegrate into society.

What We Do

Second Chance helps hundreds of formerly incarcerated youth and adults receive the services they need to find a better path through job readiness training, case management, counseling, and transitional housing programs. We are dedicated to our mission of “disrupting the cycles of incarceration and poverty to help people find their way to self-sufficiency.”

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@secondchanceprogram.org with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

We review all resumes and forward to the hiring manager, those candidates who best meet the qualifications and requirements of the job posting. If your background and experience are a fit, you will be contacted for an interview.  Those resumes who do not meet the minimum qualifications or do not specify the open position they are applying for, will not be forwarded for review.

Thank you for your interest in working with Second Chance.

Peer support specialist

mental health clinician


Second Chance, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.  Second Chance will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.