Sustainable employment is the foundation of economic self-sufficiency. SAHA works continuously to identify training and employment opportunities that provide a living wage.
SAHA’s partnership with Alamo Workforce Solutions identifies in-demand occupations, as well as employers willing to provide training or educational assistance. To date, this partnership has trained over 235 residents for high-demand job fields.
Jobs-Plus Program
The Jobs-Plus program is designed to raise and sustain the level of employment and earnings among residents of two public housing developments. Jobs-Plus program services are tailored to residents’ individual needs, and draw from a menu of on-site and referral services. For unemployed residents, the Jobs-Plus staff helps residents identify their short and long-term employment goals and assist them in accomplishing their stated ambitions.
Jobs-Plus has three driving components that are designed to assist residents in gaining and maintaining successful employment:
- Providing members with employment related services
- Providing members community support to assist in maintaining employment
- Providing financial incentives that promote continue employment for low-income individuals
The Jobs Plus services are currently available at Alazan Apache Courts and Mirasol Homes Apartments, located on the Westside of San Antonio.
Some of the program successes include:
- Participation with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and SaveUSA at Alazan and Mirasol Homes,
- Forklift class curriculum is now a J.J. Keller training program,
- First Jobs-Plus Member Recognition Day on March 25, 2012,
- AVON provided on site recruitment with interviews,
- SAHA Board of Commissioners recognized Waste Management and Raba-Kistner as valued collaborating partners,
- Community Coaches became temporary part-time SAHA employees,
- Jobs-Plus established two computer labs and acquired 18 computers for resident use,
- Partnered with Consumer Credit Counseling of Greater San Antonio to provide the MoneyWise financial literacy program at Alazan and Mirasol Homes.
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Who qualifies as Section 3 residents?
- Public housing residents or Section 8 resident; or
- Persons who live in Bexar County and who have a household income that falls below HUD income limits.
The Section 3 Individual household income must meet the income criteria by household size:
FY 2015 80% AMI - Income Limits (Household Size)
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
$34,850 |
$39,800 |
$44,800 |
$49,750 |
$53,750 |
$57,750 |
Individuals who qualify for Section 3 are enrolled in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program. The Employment Referral Program coordinates job needs from private vendors in which there is a Section 3 employment preference. Individuals in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program are then referred to hiring managers. Section 3 individuals receive a preference for these job opportunities as well as employment opportunities with SAHA. Individuals verified as Section 3 eligible also have access to free training programs offered by SAHA and its contractors. For individuals wishing to participate in the Section 3 Employment Referral Program, you may complete the form online or download the application below.
Section 3 Individual Verification Form
For current employment opportunities with SAHA, click here. For Section 3 employment opportunities with our contractors, click here (PDF).
If you have an interest in SAHA’s Section 3 Program, please e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.