Jackson County Housing Authority

The Jackson County Housing Authority offers a steady and challenging career path. We have opportunities for self-starting individuals who are looking for a challenge and great company benefits. If you like a fast-paced, high-performance work environment, consider the Jackson County Housing Authority.

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Thank you for your interest in working at the Housing Authority. All open positions may be found by clicking this Position Advertisement link. 

Employment Applications may be submitted electronically to hr@jcha-il.org and may also be picked up from and submitted to the Administrative Office located at 300 North 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966. Employment Applications

The Jackson County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, country of origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, military status, the presence of children, or political beliefs.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, no employee or qualified person applying for employment will be discriminated against in our employment programs and services because of a disability. Please give us at least 24 hours' advanced notice (when possible) if you require any disability accommodation.

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Section 3

The HUD Act of 1968 – Section 3 is a means by which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the basis for providing jobs for residents in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance.

Section 3 is designed to ensure that Housing Authorities have a policy in place that ensures employment and other economic opportunities are, to the greatest extent feasible, made available to low income people, especially those residing in public housing. 

The Section 3 program requires that the Housing Authority provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for Section 3 eligible persons in connection with projects and activities at its properties.

Further, it is the policy of JCHA to prioritize Section 3 eligible persons and businesses in contracts partially or wholly funded with monies from HUD. 

If you are a recipient of government assistance for housing or if your household income falls below HUD’s income limits, you may qualify as a Section 3 resident or Section 3 business concern.

If you qualify as a Section 3 Resident, please complete this Certification Form indicating your eligibility and submit it along with your application at the time you apply for a job with the Housing Authority.