Housing Network Developer

At CHJ, your work can change lives - starting here.

We are a mission-driven team fueled by compassion, grounded in science, and united by a deep belief in the power of human potential. Every day, we bring together lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to justice to create real, lasting impact.

Whether you are providing direct care, shaping policy, or supporting vital operations, your contribution helps build a healthier, safer, stronger, and more equitable society. At CHJ, you'll find purpose, opportunities to grow, and the power to make a difference every day.

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!

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 support, 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 – Housing Network Developer
Starting at $45,000 - $48,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Through the Housing Is Recovery program, TASC assists individuals who have substance use disorders or serious mental illness in securing and maintaining stable, affordable housing. Participants receive TASC’s Specialized Case Management™ and access to a network of community services that promote recovery, stability, and independence. By combining safe housing with personalized support, TASC helps individuals build the skills and connections needed to thrive in their communities

The Housing Network Developer (HND) supports the HIR program by identifying and expanding safe, affordable housing opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. The HND 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 HIR team, the HND 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 ensuring housing quality, client stability, and adherence to education requirements.

• Recruit landlord and building owners who want to lease to HIR participants in the Southern region of Illinois, to include Jefferson, Jackson, Franklin, and Williamson 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…