| Location | Champaign, IL |
| Salary | $107,382.08–$150,326.28 Per Year |
Homelessness and Community Services Manager
Salary
$107,382.08 - $150,326.28 Annually
Location
Champaign City Building, IL
Job Type
Full Time
Department
City Managers Office
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NBU
Position Overview
Are you passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable community where all residents have access to safe and stable housing? Do you thrive in mission-driven work that blends strategy, collaboration, and meaningful impact? If so, the City of Champaign invites you to join us as our Homelessness and Community Services Manager and help lead efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness across our community.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you'll lead the City's Homelessness Prevention Blueprint by developing strategies, shaping policy, managing data, and coordinating programs that support residents facing housing insecurity. You'll collaborate closely with community partners, service providers, and internal departments to align resources, strengthen systems, and advance effective approaches to homelessness prevention and response. Each day brings meaningful work guiding policy recommendations, managing grants and budgets, evaluating programs, fostering partnerships, and serving as a trusted City liaison to ensure Champaign moves toward long-term, sustainable solutions for our most vulnerable community members.
Core responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Information
Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Champaigns mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the citys mission and values at https://champaignil.gov/city-managers-office
This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City of Champaign pays up to $580.00 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50% percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580.00 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2026/2027 plan year, NBU-EX Full-Time Employees contribute 1.5203% of salary towards employee only health care. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee's last day of work at the City.
Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)
Type of Coverage
City Pays (per month)
Employee Pays (per month)
Employee Only
$580.00 + City share of premium above $580.00
1.5203% of salary
Spouse
$644.00
$644.00
Children (one or more)
$399.50
$399.50
Family (spouse and children)
$690.50
$690.50
DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).
The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.
Dental Premiums
Type of Coverage
Low Monthly Premium
High Monthly Premium
Employee Only
$25.54
$ 44.50
Employee/Spouse
$52.57
$ 91.60
Employee/Children
$60.01
$102.82
Family
$95.76
$163.08
Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.
Vision Premiums
Type of Coverage
Monthly Premium
Employee Only
$ 7.34
Employee/One Dependent
$13.94
Family
$20.48
LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand dollars (up to a maximum of $100,000), or $30,000, whichever is greater. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.
PENSION
Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2026,
the City contributes 7.97 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions.
Per IMRF Guidelines, all "unused, unpaid sick leave" goes towards IMRF service credit for employees who retire from the City and whose effective date of their pension is within 60 days of their retirement. You will earn one month of service credit for every 20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave at the time of retirement. Employees with 1-20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave receive one (1) month of additional service credit, employees with 21-40 days of unused, unpaid sick leave will receive two (2) months, etc. If you have any questions regarding this, you can reach out to the Human Resources Department or IMRF directly.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.
Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.
HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
PERSONAL LEAVE
At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours). Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment. Personal leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.
Date of Hire
Personal Leave Credits
7/1 - 10/31
24 hours
11/1 - 2/29
16 hours
3/1 - 6/30
8 hours
VACATION
Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Vacation leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:
Years of Service
Biweekly Accrual/Year
Max Accumulation
Beginning with Year 1 through 5
4.62 hours/15 days
240 hours/30 days
Beginning with Year 6 through 8
5.54 hours/18 days
288 hours/36 days
Beginning with Year 9 through 14
6.15 hours/20 days
320 hours/40 days
Beginning with Year 15 through 19
6.77 hours/22 days
352 hours/44 days
Beginning with Year 20 to separation
7.69 hours/25 days
400 hours/50 days
SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month). The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Employees begin with a "bank" of 48 hours and start accruing sick leave after six (6) months. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours.
Sick leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.
LONGEVITY PAY
Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate, as follows:
Years of Service
Longevity Rate
10 years
5.0 percent
20 years
10.0 percent
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City Contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400) or Human Resources at 217-403-8770.
HANDBOOK
View the current Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) Handbook at champaignil.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units.
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Please select the option below that best describes your highest level of educational background:
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If you selected Bachelor's degree or higher in question 1, please specify your degree type and major and/or minor field of study. If you selected high school diploma or equivalent or Associate degree, please describe your combination of experience and training to demonstrate you possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
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Please describe your experience with budget development, budget monitoring, or grant management. Include the types of budgets or grants you have worked with, your specific responsibilities, and the scope or size of the funds. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A
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Please describe your progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience as it relates to managing complex projects or programs. Include details about the types of projects or programs you managed, and the role you played in strategic planning, budgeting, and/or policy analysis. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
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Please describe your experience with policy analysis, budgeting, or procurement processes in government, non-profits, or other public sectors. Include specific examples of tasks you performed and the impact of your work. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
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Please describe your experience working in housing programs, public health, behavioral health, or a closely related field. Explain your role and responsibilities. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
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Please describe your experience working in homelessness response systems or community-wide social services programs. Explain your role and responsibilities. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A
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Please describe a project or initiative in which you led or collaborated in efforts among partners or organizations with diverse roles or interests. What was your role, and what was the outcome? If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
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Provide an example of a public policy initiative you helped develop, launch, or implement. Describe your contributions and the results. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A
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Please describe your experience working in government, non-profits, or other public sector settings. Include your role and the types of programs or systems you supported. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
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Please describe any work you have done involving social or racial equity programming. Include your role and the impact of the work. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A
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Please list and provide details about any training or professional development you have completed related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in homelessness or related areas. Enter N/A if you have no training or professional development in this area.
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Have you attached a resume to your application as required?
Required Question
Employer City of Champaign
Address 102 North Neil St.
Floor 1
Champaign, Illinois, 61820
Phone (217) 403-8770
Website http://www.champaignil.gov