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Join Friends Outside: Where smiles meet opportunities!

There’s a strong sense of connection here — an open and welcoming environment that’s filled with smiling faces and plenty of opportunities. When you join Friends Outside, you’ll become part of a stable company with deep roots in the communities we serve. And you’ll discover an unwavering commitment to the work we do supporting those impacted by the criminal justice system and their families in California, as well as empowering your life.

We have an established presence in all 30 California state prisons as well as throughout San Joaquin County. If you're interested in joining our team, click on any open position to learn more and apply.

Position Program/Contract Institution/Location Pay Rate Hours wk
Case Manager Family Liaison Services Sierra Conservation Center $20.00 20
Case Manager Family Liaison Services California Men’s Colony $20.00 20
Case Manager Family Liaison Services California Rehabilitation Center $20.00 20
Case Manager Family Liaison Services Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility $21.00 20
Case Manager Family Liaison Services Calipatria State Prison / Centinela State Prison $20.00 40
Case Manager Family Liaison Services Valley State Prison / Ironwood State Prison $20.00 40
Case Manager Family Liaison Services Mule Creek State Prison, Ione CA $20.00 40
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) Norco, CA $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center San Quentin State Prison $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California Medical Facility/California State Prison, Solano $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California State Prison, Lancaster $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center Mule Creek State Prison $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center Sierra Conservation Center $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California Men’s Colony $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center California State Prison, Sacramento $18.50 - $19.50 24
Children’s Activity Coordinator Visitor Center Calipatria State Prison $18.50 - $19.50 24
Program Coordinator Visitor Center San Quentin State Prison $22.00-$23.00 28
Program Coordinator Visitor Center California Medical Facility/California State Prison, Solano $22.00-$23.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Medical Facility/California State Prison, Solano $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center San Quentin State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Health Care Facility $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Pelican Bay State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Sierra Conservation Center $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Central California Women’s Facility $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Valley State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Men’s Colony $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Training Facility / Salinas Valley State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Corcoran State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center Kern Valley State Prison $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center RJ Donovan Correctional Facility $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Medical Facility/California State Prison, Solano $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Rehabilitation Center $19.00 - $20.00 24
Van Driver Visitor Center California Institution for Men $19.00 - $20.00 24