CJE SeniorLife | HAC | Task Force VISTA

2026 CJE Senior Life | HAC | Housing Task Force VISTA The Housing Task Force VISTA will serve with CJE Senior Life in Chicago, IL from September . CJE Senior Life (CJE) is part of Housing Action Corps, an Ameri Corps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of Ameri Corps VISTA.

Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps.

Founded in 1972, CJE’s mission is to enhance quality of life and facilitate independence for older adults in Cook County, Illinois. Through 35 programs, CJE connects older adults to their chosen communities with access to comprehensive, supportive services including legal aid, home-delivered meals, and housing advice. As the older adult population grows, we need a comprehensive system to navigate the housing resources available and help our clients find safe, stable housing.

The Housing Task Force VISTA will coordinate CJE’s Housing Task Force to maintain and enhance a sustainable database of resources, community partnerships, and strategies that address housing insecurity among older adults. This project aims to streamline referrals and improve access to appropriate, stable housing solutions for our clients.

Housing insecurity influences nearly all aspects of an older adult's life, such as nutrition, medical access, and mental health. CJE’s comprehensive services are effective in supporting older adults facing housing instability; we need to expand our resources and partnerships to prepare for an older adult population surge. The Housing Task Force VISTA will strengthen capacity to address these challenges by enhancing internal Housing Task Force, maintaining our database, and fostering partnerships with housing providers and resource networks to assist clients more effectively.

The VISTA will expand and refine our centralized resource database, as well as update a user guide for staff. They will lead the coordination of our internal Housing Task Forces, serving as a liaison across CJE departments to identify challenges and opportunities for supporting complex housing situations. They will also establish relationships with new housing providers to expand our referral network.

• $600 monthly housing benefit
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Relocation Allowance

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Housing
• Elder Care
• Technology
• Homelessness

• Public Speaking
• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Computers/Technology
• Team Work
• Social Services
• Community Organization