Housing Coordinator

Job ID

2025-4842

# Positions

1

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Housing

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented full-time Housing Coordinator to oversee and support housing services in McLean County. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in social services, a passion for community impact, and the organizational skills to manage complex administrative and regulatory requirements. If you're ready to be a key player in a supportive, recovery-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.

• Manage and submit accurate documentation for housing funders, including tenant certifications, grant renewals, and audits.
• Oversee administrative housing duties such as HUD timesheets, requisition coding, landlord payments, and HMIS approvals.
• Conduct internal housing audits to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Represent Chestnut at assigned meetings, reporting key updates to leadership.
• Build and maintain referral sources to meet funder requirements and maintain low vacancy rates.
• Coordinate and evaluate services for consumers and families, including direct service provision.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Stay current on housing regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.
• Secure and manage leases, fostering strong relationships with landlords and leasing agents.
• Promote trauma-informed care and the recovery model in all interactions.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Chestnut in the community and with stakeholders.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance housing services.
• Uphold confidentiality and security of all organizational and client information.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in social services or supervising client services
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession with relevant administrative experience.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective in emotionally charged situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and insurability required.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $49,000 - $55,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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