Housing Stabilization Case Manager (Part-Time)

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Housing Stabilization Case Manager (Part-Time) to join our team. This role focuses on helping individuals establish and pursue goals to improve housing stability through navigation, referrals, and advocacy.

The position requires an Associate degree in human services or related field, a valid driver’s license, and strong customer service skills, with evenings/weekends as needed. Starting wage is $19.58-$20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services or related field; education/experience may be considered.
• One year of experience in human services is preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Strong background in customer services with the target population.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Ability to transport clients and visit homes within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with establishing and working on individualized goals to increase housing stability.
• Provide housing navigation, referrals, support, and maintain a network of resource providers.
• Offer skill building, support, and advocacy to maintain housing long term.
• Attend community meetings and share program information with the team.

Skills

Customer service

Background check clearance

Trauma-informed care

Driving/transport clients

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in human services or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Location: 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL, 61802, United States


• Base Pay: $19.58 - $20.00 / Hour


• Required Degree: 2 Year Degree


• Manage Others: No

Description

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is currently seeking a Housing Stabilization Case Manger (Part-Time) to join our team! Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to make a difference in our community!

The Housing Stabilization Case Manager (Part-Time) will assist individuals served by the program(s) with establishing and working on individualized goals focused on increasing housing stability. This position will provide housing navigation assistance, referral connection, support, and maintenance of a resource provider network, as well as skill building, support, and advocacy needed to maintain housing long term.

Requirements

• Associate degree in human services or related field; combination of education, training, and experience in the field may be considered. One year of experience in human services and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Ability to pass criminal background check.


• Strong background in customer services and human services with program’s target population.


• Knowledge of and or experience working with mental health and or substance abuse preferred.


• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.


• Knowledge of and or experience in working with medically fragile individuals.


• Knowledge of and or experience with the DCFS system.


• Valid driver’s license, safe and reliable vehicle, and the ability to transport clients and their children and visit their homes throughout service area daily.


• Possess household budgeting skills.


• Knowledge of continuing education options including high school, trade, and college.


• Understands steps to implement to work toward gainful employment for individuals lacking employment history.


• Knowledge of housing continuum from shelter to home ownership in service area.


• Knowledge of public assistance programs, including eligibility and application process.


• Ability to attend community meetings, provide program information at community meetings, and collect and share relevant meeting information with team.


• Knowledge and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles and problems of poverty in the community.


• Ability to work with clients on an individual basis and in groups.


• Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor, networking skills, and the ability to exercise good judgment in complex situations.


• Proficient in English (spelling, punctuation, grammar).


• Ability to attend worksite regularly to perform job duties and responsibilities.


• Ability to use motivational interviewing to assist clients in setting personal goals toward stability.


• Computer skills needed to complete case documentation, data entry and timesheets.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate client scheduling needs including periodic evenings and weekends.

Summary

Status: Part-Time (18.75 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexibility is necessary to support the goals of the program.

Paygrade: Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $19.58 - $20.00

Job Descriptions at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/job_descriptions.php

Employee Benefits at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php

Additional Information

• Job Post Date Aug 17, 2026


• Job Post End Date: Until Filled