Housing Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

Danbury, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Affordable Housing, Communication Skills, Community Support, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, English Language, Financial Transactions, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Property Management, Record Keeping, Rentals, Spanish Language, Team Player
LOCATION
Danbury, CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Housing Specialist

Location: Danbury, CT

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM

Pay Rate: $24/hour

Overview:

We are seeking a customer-focused Housing Specialist to support daily operations within an affordable housing environment. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity ideal for someone with experience supporting low-income populations and managing administrative and tenant-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on support to tenants, addressing questions, concerns, and service needs

  • Assist in managing service tickets and coordinating maintenance/work orders

  • Process and track rent payments, subsidies, and related financial transactions

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for tenant files and housing programs

  • Deliver high-level customer service to residents and external stakeholders

  • Support administrative functions including data entry, reporting, and correspondence

  • Communicate effectively with tenants, vendors, and internal teams

Qualifications:

  • Experience in housing, property management, or affordable housing support strongly preferred

  • Background working with low-income populations

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency in administrative tasks and systems (data entry, documentation, tracking)

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required

Why This Role:

  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role

  • Meaningful work supporting community housing initiatives

  • Collaborative, service-oriented environment

Pay Details: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Clare Rant

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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