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Take a look at our current job postings below and visit our job portal to start the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Employment Benefits

Our staff is what makes Housing Forward a leading organization addressing homelessness and housing crisis in Cook County. We believe it is important to invest in the well-being of our team members by providing a superior package of employment benefits.

Health Insurance

Housing Forward offers three plans, allowing employees to choose what best fits their needs and covers 80-100% of premiums based on salary. 

Supplemental Insurance

Housing Forward offers vision, dental and life insurance to all full-time employees. 

Retirement Plan

Housing Forward offers a 403b retirement savings plan for all full-time employees. Following a year of employment, we will match employee contributions up to 3%. 

Wellness Benefits

All employees and their dependents are given access to MyStrength, a personalized digital program for emotional health, at no cost. 

Paid Time Off

Housing Forward offers paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time in addition to10 paid holidays.

Financial Benefits

Additional benefits like identity protection, legal services, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and pet insurance are also available to Housing Forward employees. 

Current Openings

We are accepting applications for interns! Learn about Housing Forward and our programs while earning course credit. 

Internship Application

Please be aware of any employment scams on the internet. Any open Housing Forward positions will only be posted on this page or our LinkedIn. All Housing Forward correspondence will only originate from an @housingforward.org email address.

To view Illinois labor laws in English, Spanish, or Polish, please click the link below. 

Illinois Labor Laws