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25-25 DuPage Pads- Housing Action Corps

The Employment Solutions Development Specialist will serve with DuPagePads in Downers Grove, IL from August 2025-2026. DuPagePads 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. DuPagePads is the largest service provider to those experiencing or recovering from homelessness in DuPage County, Illinois, serving more than 700 people on a recent day across our programs. The agency’s services include street outreach to the unsheltered, interim housing in a non-congregate emergency shelter model, a variety of rapid rehousing programs, and permanent supportive housing. All clients have access to wrap-around services to improve personal stability and to obtain and retain housing, including our Employment Solutions program, which provides services for clients seeking work and maintaining employment. The Employment Solutions Development Specialist will implement programmatic improvements to our Employment Solutions program, including developing a strong employer relationship model, relaunching our volunteer social coaching program, and creating an adult education and training plan. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the complex barriers to housing and stability, particularly the issues of poverty, behavioral and physical health, and homelessness. They will demonstrate the ability to research and develop interventions to strengthen each client’s ability to sustain meaningful employment. Soft skills–including ability to engage clients, colleagues, and volunteers–are essential in building the relationships necessary to increase our capacity. Comfort using digital tools, such as databases and communication platforms, is a major plus!

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Member Duties : While many clients benefit from housing assistance programs to move into permanent housing, there are not enough openings to meet the growing needs in our community. It is essential that clients experiencing homelessness have accessible and effective services to support income generation. In collaboration with DuPagePads staff, partner organizations, and volunteers, the Employment Solutions Development Specialist will grow and innovate our employment-related programming to help our clients maintain housing security. The VISTA will modernize and reestablish DuPagePad's Social Coaching program. They will also develop an adult education support program to increase the employability of clients, including pathways for GED, college, trade school, and other professional training and skill development. They will also research emerging employment solutions programs, tools, and interventions to identify new strategies for supporting individuals facing severe hardship and complex conditions.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , $500 Monthly Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Housing , Homelessness .

Skills : Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Counseling , Team Work , Communications , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Conflict Resolution .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
25-25 DuPage Pads- 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
1101 31st St
Downers Grove IL 60187
3129396074
AmeriCorps@housingactionill.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	126374


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