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2026 Housing Forward | Housing Action Corps | WRAP Research
 
 
 
The WRAP Research & Training VISTA will serve with Housing Forward in Oak Park, IL from September 2026-2027. Housing Forward 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. Housing Forward is a leading organization assisting individuals and families in west suburban Cook County who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Our mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. The WRAP Research and Training VISTA will be an integral member of the Wraparound Services Team (WRAP), which collaborates with case managers to provide clients with specialized services and a continuity of care across program areas from a client's entry and until a permanent destination is found. This VISTA project will strengthen the agency’s service integration model by creating new tools and processes that will expand services, track progress and measure outcomes across several functions, including HUD Housing Counseling, Employment Services, Benefits Coordination, and Behavioral Health. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice and enjoy researching and documenting best practices to improve client outcomes. They will be capable of doing independent online research and synthesizing findings that can be used to develop program processes and training materials for staff. They will have a basic understanding, or willingness to learn, about homeless and community services. Candidates should demonstrate comfortability working across teams and the ability to develop processes for tracking progress toward goals.
 
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Member Duties : Housing Forward has been a leader in providing evidence-based solutions to housing instability and homelessness for over 30 years. Our WRAP Team offers a variety of services tailored to address these issues, including behavioral health, financial literacy, employment assistance, access to benefits, and family support, but we need a focused VISTA to expand our resources and make our services more accessible to those in need. The WRAP Research and Training VISTA will create new tools and processes that will expand our WRAP program and measure outcomes of the various services. The VISTA will collaborate with the WRAP Director to plan for and update the agency’s application to become a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. They will research and create educational materials related to employment, benefits, and behavioral health to meet client needs. They will also implement tracking tools to measure clients’ progress and support staff in providing follow-up interventions.
 
Program Benefits : $500 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Counseling ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 Housing Forward | Housing Action Corps | WRAP Research
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026  -   09/07/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2026  To  07/31/2026 
Contact VISTA Leader
38 N Austin Blvd
Oak Park   IL   60302
3129396074
AmeriCorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 129053

       

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