Housing Administration Specialist (Site-Based)

Overview Chestnut Health Systems is hiring a Housing Administration Specialist to play a vital role in maintaining the operational efficiency of our housing programs. With a focus on accuracy and responsiveness, this position involves overseeing data entry, paperwork completion, and ensuring compliance with housing funder requirements. As a Housing Administration Specialist, you'll be instrumental in resolving tenant issues, conducting property inspections, and providing essential case management and community support services. This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm and is based at our Madison, IL location. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include accurate data entry, managing documentation to meet housing funder requirements, handling inquiries via calls and messages, and resolving property management and tenant issues. Additionally, you will provide consumer-driven services, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure the oversight of the safe self-administration of medication. Promoting positive interactions within Chestnut and the community, attending meetings, participating in crisis intervention, and upholding customer service excellence are integral aspects of this role. As a Housing Administration Specialist, you will contribute to the success and reputation of our housing programs. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, five years of social service, admissions, scheduling, screening, or peer experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and be a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in good standing with the State of Illinois; or have a bachelor’s degree. Effective communication skills with employees, consumers, support systems, and community contacts. Good keyboarding skills, including data entry into various databases. General knowledge of standard office procedures and office equipment. Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability. Flexibility to work at multiple housing sites, including overnights and weekends. Ability to remain awake, alert, and active during the entire shift. Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you. Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. EOE – Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to : job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!