Network Housing Developer - Springfield

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

STD (Short-Term Disability)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities) seeks a Network Housing Developer to expand safe, affordable housing for justice-involved individuals in Illinois. The role builds landlord relationships, ensures housing quality and client stability, and coordinates with the PSH team to support permanent housing placement.

The ideal candidate has a background in housing placement and community development, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in housing placement, landlord engagement, property management or community development.
• Familiarity with HUD housing programs or local rental assistance models (e.g., Section 8) is a plus.
• Experience in community outreach and building relationships with community providers.
• Ability to manage complex landlord-tenant situations including lease agreements, violations, and tenancy retention.

Responsibilities

• Recruit landlords and building owners who want to lease to PSH participants in the Central and metro east region of Illinois (St. Clair, Madison, Sangamon counties).
• Recruit new landlords and educate on program eligibility, support services and landlord/tenant responsibilities.
• Complete rental pre-move in readiness inspection with client and landlord and assess for building code violations and lease issues.
• Conduct quarterly property inspections with clients and landlords.
• Address lease or client issues with landlords; document all incident reports with landlords and TASC.
• Assist with processing new rental applications, compute rents, and help with move-in details.

Skills

Housing placement

Landlord engagement

Property management

Community development

Microsoft Office

Housing policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Human Services or related field

Tools

Housing databases

Job description

• 403 B (retirement plan)

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 supports 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 full-time – Network Housing Developer

Starting at $45,000 –$50,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary:

The B.R.I.D.G.E To Home Program serves individuals returning from Illinois prisons who face significant and often compounded barriers to successful reentry. Frequently excluded from traditional housing and support systems these individuals are at increased risk of homelessness and recidivism. The program’s primary goal is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals traditionally considered hard to place, creating a foundation for long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community. Guided by low-barrier, housing placement principles, the B2H Program eliminates preconditions such as abstinence or mandatory treatment participation offering immediate access to housing.

The Network Housing Developer (NHD)

The NHD supports the PSH program by identifying and expanding safe, affordable housing opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. The NHD builds and maintains strong relationships with landlords, property managers and housing providers to secure units and address barriers to housing access. Working closely with the PSH team the NHD serves as a key liaison—communicating housing availability, lease updates and any changes affecting client placement. The role also includes developing landlord engagement strategies and to ensure housing quality and client stability and education adherence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recruit landlord and building owners who want to lease to PSH participants in the Central and metro east region of the Illinois to include St. Clair, Madison and Sangamon counties;


• Recruit new landlords and provide education on program eligibility, support services and landlord/tenant responsibilities.


• Complete rental pre- move in readiness inspection with client and landlord - assessing for building code violations, lease assessment review for sublease grievance process and etc.


• Conduct quarterly property inspections with clients and landlords


• Work with landlords and property managers to address any lease or client issues document all incident reports with landlords and TASC


• Assist with processing new rental applications create a rent computation on new applications and assist with obtaining keys and move in details.


• Answer inquiries regarding rent charges admission policies and procedures for new landlords.


• Make recommendation for termination of assistance when appropriate assist with client move out and final unit inspection with landlord.


• Completes a variety of daily weekly and monthly logs and reports


• Utilize internal ECR to document all client engagement activities


• Attend all PSH trainings as requested and require by funder


• Create an affordable housing directory for PSH program

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Human Services or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Minimum 2 years of experience in housing placement landlord engagement property management or community development familiarity with HUD housing programs or local rental assistance models such as Section 8 etc knowledge of housing systems fair housing laws and supportive housing models (e.g. Housing First) a plus.


• Experience in community outreach and building relationships with community providers Ability to manage complex landlord-tenant situations including lease agreements or violations unit inspections eviction prevention and tenancy retention Strong interpersonal negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing database tools.


• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and proof of insurance.


• Proven ability to serve individuals from varied backgrounds bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.


• Individuals with justice-involved backgrounds or other lived experiences are welcomed and encouraged to apply Will be required to pass all required background checks

Our Benefits Package Includes

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


• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)


• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 403 B (retirement plan)

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

Area 5-025 422 - Returning Home Illinois (B2H)