The Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) is a state-wide organization serving thousands of diverse ethnic refugee and immigrant communities in the Chicagoland and DuPage county. Our mission is to foster unity and solidarity among Vietnamese people in Illinois. Since its founding, VAI has assisted in the resettlement of families, to apply for citizenship, build community, and increase civic engagement.
The Community Resource Lead (CRL) provides direct support and services to immigrant individuals and families by helping them access public benefits, navigate available resources, and connect with critical community services. This position provides ongoing support to clients through intake, benefits application assistance, referrals, and community outreach activities. The CRL plays an important role in reducing barriers to accessing public assistance, increasing awareness of available resources, strengt