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!