Housing Network Developer

Career Opportunities with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

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 violations, lease assessment review for sublease, grievance process, 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 recommendations 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 HIR trainings as requested and required by the funder and organization.
• Create an affordable housing…