Housing Support Worker Jobs

Housing Support Worker jobs are open across nonprofit organizations, residential care facilities, government agencies, and community health settings, from entry-level to senior case management, with specializations in mental health support, substance use recovery, and transitional housing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top stateOhio
Top employerWellpath
Top cityColumbus, OH
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Housing Construction - General Production Worker (Rate type Job)
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Housing Construction - General Production Worker (Rate type Job)
Champion Home Builders
Topeka, Indiana
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$20 - $40/hr
High school

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Social Worker - Community Housing Outreach Services with Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
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Social Worker - Community Housing Outreach Services with Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Seattle, Washington
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$72k - $114k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Social Worker, Housing Specialist
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Social Worker, Housing Specialist
Concord Counseling Services
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree in social work

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Social Worker- Housing Coordinator (Full Time, Day)
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Social Worker- Housing Coordinator (Full Time, Day)
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25.5 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree in social work
10,000+

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Maintenance and Repair Worker - Housing
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Maintenance and Repair Worker - Housing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Housing Support Worker Job Market

Who's Hiring

Wellpath1 open role
Kit Homebuilders1 open role
UTHealth Houston1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in housing support worker jobs.

  • High school diploma or associate degree in human services, social work, or a related field
  • Experience providing direct support to individuals experiencing housing instability or homelessness
  • Knowledge of local community resources, housing programs, and social service referral pathways
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client home visits or outreach
  • CPR and First Aid certification, often required prior to or within 90 days of hire
  • Proficiency with case management documentation systems and progress note writing

Tips for Your Housing Support Worker Job Search

Tailor your resume to each setting

Residential care, transitional housing, and community outreach programs each expect different competencies. Adjust your resume to highlight crisis intervention for shelters, documentation skills for government contracts, or life-skills coaching for transitional programs, depending on the posting.

List every relevant certification you hold

Certifications like CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, or Motivational Interviewing training move your application forward faster than general experience claims. Put them in a dedicated section so hiring managers can confirm compliance requirements at a glance.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists housing support worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search for contract and nonprofit postings separately

Many housing support worker openings are funded through state contracts or federal grants and get posted on government procurement boards or nonprofit career pages rather than general job boards. Searching those channels uncovers roles most candidates miss entirely.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers in this field routinely ask how you handled a client in crisis, managed a boundary violation, or coordinated with a caseworker under time pressure. Prepare two or three specific examples using real situations, concrete actions you took, and what changed for the client.

Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay

Housing support roles often include overnight, weekend, or on-call shifts that can compound burnout. During the offer stage, clarify the rotation schedule, overtime expectations, and whether shifts are fixed or floating before you accept.

Housing Support Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most housing support workers?

Wellpath, Kit Homebuilders, and UTHealth Houston are hiring the most housing support workers right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Idaho, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit housing agencies and government-contracted service providers consistently account for the largest share of open roles.

How many housing support worker jobs are remote?

About 0% of housing support worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require in-person client contact. Administrative functions like case documentation, intake coordination, and virtual check-ins with clients are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules.

How do you become a housing support worker?

Start by earning at least a high school diploma, though an associate or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services strengthens your application considerably. Gain hands-on experience through volunteering at a shelter, food bank, or community outreach program. Complete CPR and First Aid training, then apply to entry-level support roles where on-the-job supervision builds the case management and crisis response skills employers expect.

Can you get hired as a housing support worker with little or no experience?

Yes, many organizations hire candidates with no formal experience if they demonstrate relevant volunteer work, lived experience navigating housing systems, or completion of a human services certificate program. Emphasizing soft skills like active listening, de-escalation, and reliability matters as much as credentials at the entry level. Overnight and weekend shifts often have lower competition and can serve as a practical entry point into the field.

What does the housing support worker interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect scenario-based questions about how you would respond to a client in crisis, handle a boundary concern, or coordinate a referral under pressure. Some organizations include a brief written exercise covering case note documentation. Background checks and reference checks are standard before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to housing support worker jobs?

You can find and apply to housing support worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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