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.