Associate Director of Housing

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Housing to join our dedicated team serving Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

At Chestnut, we believe that safe, stable housing is a cornerstone of recovery and wellness. This leadership role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding housing services that support individuals on their journey toward health, hope, and independence. The Associate Director of Housing will play a vital role in ensuring access to affordable housing, fostering community partnerships, and promoting trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Supervise Housing Clinical Department services related to affordable housing in Madison and St. Clair Counties
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Develop, implement, and evaluate services
• Promote evidence-based practices including recovery philosophy, trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and Community Reinforcement Approach
• Provide annual recovery/trauma-informed care training, co-led with individuals with lived experience
• Participate in the Integrated Alliance committee and sub-committees
• Foster positive relationships with landlords, community partners, and government agencies
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, interns, and volunteers, ensuring compliance with funder requirements
• Coordinate and maintain referral sources, especially related to Continuums of Care
• Provide direct services to clients and families, and ensure staff meet service level expectations
• Uphold Chestnut’s standards for customer service excellence
• Maintain confidentiality and security of organizational and consumer information

• Master’s degree in a human services field with relevant experience;
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with at least 5 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory/administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

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 $57,500 - $65,000 annual salary. 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!