Remote Housing Support Specialist

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is looking for a dedicated Housing Support Specialist to provide exceptional service and coordinate housing arrangements for displaced renters. The role involves managing lease extensions, vendor communications, and ensuring a seamless client experience. Join a company recognized as a great place to work and grow your career.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience required. Experience in insurance, hospitality, billing, or housing support preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lease extensions and manage service requests with vendors.
• Act as the primary liaison for housing inquiries and ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Remote Housing Support Specialist

Schedule: Monday- Friday 11am-8pm EST

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To serve as the primary point of contact for policyholders during their temporary housing stay, ensuring exceptional service and timely coordination of lease extensions, furniture logistics, and move-out processes. This role supports displaced renters and coordinates with landlords, adjusters, and vendors to ensure smooth transitions and effective problem resolution during the housing period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the central liaison for all housing support inquiries, including lease extensions, renter concerns, and service-related requests.
• Coordinates adjuster and policyholder communications throughout the housing lifecycle.
• Manages service requests and product replacements with third-party vendors (furniture, housewares, etc.).
• Maintains accurate client ledgers and updates for billing and invoicing.
• Oversees all aspects of the move-out process: Initiates and tracks lease extension requests.
• Oversees all aspects of the move-out process:
• Initiates and tracks lease extension requests.
• Sends official notices to landlords and policyholders.
• Schedules and confirms vendor pickups for furnishings.
• Coordinates collection and release of security deposits.
• Investigates and resolves damage disputes tied to property or furnishings. Proactively identifies, escalates, and supports resolution of urgent or sensitive matters.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.

Experience
Two (2) years of customer service experience required. Experience in insurance, hospitality, billing, or housing support strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle high-stress situations empathetically and professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in managing financial ledgers, lease records, and client communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internal platforms; quick to learn new systems.
• Strong math and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.