Emergency Rental Assistance Program Jobs in Chicago, IL

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management™, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

Division Overview: The Housing Division provides safe, affordable housing paired with wraparound supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, or other significant barriers to stability. Guided by Housing First principles, the division works to promote long-term housing stability, improve health and well-being, and foster independence by integrating case management, clinical support, and community engagement. Through partnerships with public agencies, funders, and community organizations, the division advances the nonprofit’s mission to reduce homelessness and create equitable pathways to housing security and self-sufficiency.

We are currently looking for a full-time Housing Program Coordinator
Starting at $50,000 - $55,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary: The Housing Programs Coordinator provides high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Housing Division. The position serves as the central point of coordination for meetings, reporting, contracts, budgets, communications, and special projects. This role supports all Housing Division programs and ensures efficient operations, compliance, and communication across the division. The Housing Program Coordinator also serves as the primary liaison between the Housing Division and the Business Office, coordinating financial and administrative processes including invoice submission, rental assistance
payments, budget tracking, purchase requests, credit card reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate program operations. Additionally, the Housing Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the IHDA Rental Assistance Program, managing referrals, participant intake, eligibility documentation, landlord communications, payment processing, and program tracking to ensure compliance with funding requirements and successful housing outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for rental assistance programs, including receiving and tracking
referrals, coordinating eligibility documentation, facilitating participant intake and enrollment, processing
rental assistance requests, maintaining required program records, managing lease documentation,
communicating with referral partners and landlords, tracking payments, reconciling rental assistance
records, and ensuring compliance with program requirements, reporting deadlines, and funding regulations.
Provide direct administrative and operational support to the Director of Housing and Housing Division
leadership.

• Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, and Housing Division
• communications.
• Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes, and other program documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, trainings, conferences, special events, and community engagement activities.
• Serve as a liaison with staff, landlords, vendors, community partners, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Housing Division staff, community partners, and funders to support housing stability, participant retention, and successful program outcomes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Housing Division and the Business Office.
• Prepare and submit invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation.
• Track rental assistance payments, security deposits, and other housing-related expenditures.
• Monitor budgets and assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and grant expenditures.
• Assist with grant budget development, modifications, and fiscal documentation.
• Ensure financial documentation complies with agency policies and grant requirements.
• Communicate with Business Office staff regarding payment status, outstanding requests, and fiscal

Our Ideal candidate:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent from a two-year college or technical
• school
• At least three years related experience and/or training preferred
• Knowledge of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending

• Paid Leave - STD/LTD

• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403 B (retirement plan)

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.