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25-26 MCCHS - Housing Action Corps
 
 
 
The Communication and Information Coordinator will serve with the McLean County Center for Human Services in Bloomington, IL from August 2025-2026. McLean County Center for Human Services (MCCHS) is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. MCCHS provides high-quality, recovery-oriented, community-based behavioral health services to bring hope to individuals struggling with their mental well-being, empowering them to build happy, healthy lives. MCCHS is the community mental health center for McLean County, IL and the lead agency for the local Continuum of Care (CoC, IL-512). The CoC provides assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across 11 counties, many in rural communities. The Communication and Information Coordinator will enhance our program monitoring and reporting processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our CoC projects. They will also develop a communications plan and resource guide that increases participation from CoC agencies and awareness of services. We are looking for candidates who are solution-oriented, community-minded, and ready to learn. They will need to work on projects individually and as a team, and demonstrate comfort speaking with new people and groups. Compassion, eagerness, willingness, and honesty are all traits that we value for this role. Time management, boundary setting, and self-care skills will also be helpful for this project. In addition to professional development opportunities, this position offers a $1,000 monthly housing stipend.
 
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Member Duties : Most of our CoC agencies are located in rural areas, which face unique challenges in reducing and ending homelessness in their communities. We need a dedicated Communication and Information Coordinator to enhance our project monitoring, communication, and local resources to increase CoC participation and support our network in helping more individuals and families maintain safe, stable housing. In collaboration with the HUD TA, the VISTA will research and develop new project monitoring and reporting procedures. They will collect feedback from CoC agencies and conduct local research to create a resource list for all 11 counties. Throughout service, they will design a communications plan and produce communications materials to engage CoC agencies and encourage participation in meetings and subcommittees. In addition, they will assist in planning and implementation of the 2026 Unsheltered Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  $1,000 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Veterans ,  Community Outreach ,  Homelessness ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Veterans ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Social Services ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
25-26 MCCHS - Housing Action Corps
Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025  -   08/24/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Accepting Applications
From  05/14/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
108 W Market St
Bloomington   IL   61701
3129396074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 126336

       

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