Remote Housing Support Specialist
Job title: Remote Housing Support Specialist in USA at Sedgwick
Company: Sedgwick
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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to Work®Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceRemote Housing Support SpecialistSchedule: Monday- Friday 10am-7pm ESTPRIMARY 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- 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.