Community Housing Associate
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Details

• Department Name: Community Housing
• Schedule: Full-time, Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Facility: Bettendorf Place
• Location: Chicago, IL

NOTE: To meet Medicaid Regulatory Guidelines associates must be at least 21 years old.

Transportation: A personal vehicle is required to conduct field work in this role.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Locate housing options for clients.

• Coordinate appropriate placements of new and relocating program participants.
• Solicit and negotiate with realtors, landlords, and management companies to locate safe, affordable housing options.
• Act as liaison between client and landlord.
• Accompany clients to view potential apartments and assist with set up and utilities on move-in day.
• Conduct housing inspection/home visits.
• Complete progress notes for all program participants.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of experience OR 2 years of applicable cumulative jobspecific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification and 1 year of experience can be used in lieu of education, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

NOTE: To meet Medicaid Regulatory Guidelines associates must be at least 21 years old.

Transportation: A personal vehicle is required to conduct field work in this role.

Bettendorf Place is Ascension's Housing and Health Alliances first facility on the South Side of Chicago. Bettendorf Place provides permanent supportive housing for men and women with qualifying disabilities.

Bettendorf Place holds 23 studio apartments, common meeting spaces, office for counseling and support staff, laundry facilities, and a technology learning center. Bettendorf Place also offers space for community outreach, partnership and educational classes.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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