Overview
All Chicago – Chicago Rents VISTA Jobs in Chicago, IL at AmeriCorps
All Chicago Making Homelessness History is a nonprofit that partners with local, state, and federal agencies to achieve our shared goal of ending homelessness. Our mission is to unite our community and resources to provide solutions that ensure and sustain housing stability. All Chicago is seeking a mission-driven and highly organized Chicago Rents VISTA to strengthen efforts in increasing efficiencies within the homeless system, with a focus within our landlord outreach and engagement program. Our office is located in the West Loop of Chicago, Illinois, and we offer a hybrid schedule with intentional collaborative days in the office with your team. The Chicago Rents VISTA will enhance the capacity of All Chicago’s Chicago Rents program through connections with key partners through engagement activities. The AmeriCorps VISTA will enhance onboarding materials for new staff and landlords and support in the development of a case conferencing framework. The VISTA will also lead continuous evaluation of quality of Chicago Rents functions through surveys to key external partners and identify areas for growth opportunities. The ideal candidate is well-organized, highly dependable, and skilled at collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Word is essential. Individuals with lived experience in the areas of homelessness or housing instability are encouraged to apply. The Chicago Rents VISTA will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders and partners across city of Chicago to support a diverse set of initiatives targeted at ending homelessness. VISTAs will also have access to and be included in numerous training opportunities, including best practices for homeless services and other professional development opportunities. The project will start in mid-October and is a 1-year service term. Please email [email protected] for more information about the position.
Member Duties : • Complete orientation and training on the Continuum of Care, HUD and the efforts underway in Chicago to prevent and end homelessness. • Research case conference models that exist within the homelessness system. • Develop training materials for new staff around the Chicago Rents program and for landlords • Plan an execute quarterly community engagement events focused on landlord partners. • Support in facilitating case conferencing between Chicago Rents team members, Rapid Rehousing Staff and external housing case managers. • Develop data reports based on outreach efforts for relevant CoC committees and interest groups. • Strengthen existing policies and processes utilizing the continuous quality improvement process. • Evaluate the landlord experience through a survey targeted to landlords partnering with the Chicago Rents program
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , grocery stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Homelessness .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Communications , Social Services , General Skills , Public Speaking , Team Work , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
All Chicago – Chicago Rents VISTA
Program Start/End Date
05/05/2025 – 05/04/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2025 To 05/06/2025
Contact
Hayley Demus
651 W Washington Blvd
Chicago IL 60661
3124487597
allchicago.org
Listing ID
126150
Title: All Chicago – Chicago Rents VISTA
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Chicago, IL
