- Company: Colorado Coalition
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Salary: Pay not listed
Colorado Coalition at a glance
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (listed as Coloradocoalition) focuses on housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. Recent coverage describes it converting downtown Denver YMCA space into multifamily affordable housing and related shelter-to-housing transitions (Yield PRO; Denver7; 9News).
Housing Specialist, Coloradocoalition, Denver, Colorado
About This Position
This role is a full-time position based in Denver, Colorado. The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward preventing homelessness and creating lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and various services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Housing Specialist supports the Housing Assistance Department (HAD) by collaboratively addressing the housing stability needs of program participants and ensuring their successful transition into stable housing environments. This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
Your Responsibilities
- Assess and address the housing stability needs of program participants in collaboration with the Housing Assistance Department (HAD).
- Provide support services to help individuals and families achieve stable housing.
- Work closely with community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
What You Bring
- A deep commitment to the mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and a passion for working with homeless and at-risk individuals.
- Experience in housing assistance or related fields, such as social work, case management, or community development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- A proven track record of providing excellent customer service and support to vulnerable populations.
More About Coloradocoalition
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is dedicated to removing barriers that restrict access to adequate housing and healthcare. We honor the inherent dignity of those we serve, build strong communities through integrated services, advocate for social equity, achieve excellence in service delivery, and use resources judiciously.
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Recent news
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Converting Downtown Denver YMCA Space to Multifamily Affordable Housing Apartments - Yield PRO
- CO Coalition for the Homeless shelter closes to make way for affordable housing - Denver7
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers rally, citing low pay, high turnover - Colorado Politics
- 120-year-old Downtown Denver YMCA closing, selling building to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - 9News
- Denver YMCA leaving downtown building after 119 years, selling to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - The Denver Post
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Working in Denver, Colorado
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Denver is Colorado’s capital and largest city, a consolidated city-county on the South Platte in the High Plains just east of the Rockies. Colorado is a Mountain West state sharing the Four Corners with Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah (Colorado). This role is on-site in Denver, Colorado.
Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Mountain states, and part of the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. It is also bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, and Oklahoma to the southeast. Colorado is noted for its landscape of
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Colorado: 3.9% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Colorado: 3.1% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Colorado: $15.16/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Colorado: $76,198 — via FRED
Home prices in Colorado (year over year): +0.8% — via FRED
Nearby green space: 7 parks within 1.5km — closest is MacIntosh Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: East Colfax Avenue & Broadway (bus stop, 216m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: First Baptist Church of Denver, listed 2005 (135m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 66°F / low 37°F year-round (summers around 86°F, winters around 19°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,754/mo · $2,089/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 1,632m (5,354 ft)
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About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Office & Administrative Support occupations earn a national median of $39,669 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build strength in eligibility interviewing, accurate case documentation, benefit rules interpretation, and careful verification of personal/financial data—core tasks listed for this occupation on O*NET.
Be ready to walk through how you would interview a client, verify documentation, explain eligibility clearly, and document decisions under high caseload pressure. Expect scenario questions on accuracy, confidentiality, and de-escalation in housing/assistance settings.
Strong fit if you want frontline housing/benefits casework with a Denver nonprofit focused on homelessness and affordable housing projects—not a remote desk role.
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Listing facts
- Role Housing Specialist
- Employer Colorado Coalition
- Location Denver, Colorado
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 23, 2026
- Apply by August 23, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (309 words)
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- Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
- Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
- Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
- Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
- Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
- Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
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