Individual Assistance (IA) / Disaster Housing Specialist - Recovery Cadre
About The Position
All Hands Consulting is seeking experienced FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) / Disaster Housing Specialists to join our Recovery Cadre. This role provides advisory and operational support to state and local governments implementing Individual Assistance (IA) programs and disaster housing solutions following major disaster events. Specialists will assist clients in developing and managing temporary housing strategies that transition survivors from shelters into safe and sustainable housing solutions. This is a deployment-based consulting role and not an immediate full-time staff position. Qualified candidates will be placed in our Recovery Cadre pipeline and considered for future disaster recovery missions aligned with their expertise and availability. Assignments may include remote support, intermittent travel, or extended disaster recovery deployments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, housing programs, or related fields.
- Experience supporting FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) programs or disaster housing operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as: Emergency Management Public Administration Urban Planning Housing Policy Public Policy Social Services
- Working knowledge of FEMA IA policies and regulations including: Stafford Act Sections 403, 408, and 428 FEMA Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)
- Strong communication and coordination skills when working with government stakeholders and community partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting disaster housing missions or temporary housing programs.
- Experience coordinating shelter transition and survivor housing programs following disasters.
- Familiarity with multi-agency housing coordination and disaster recovery program operations.
- Experience working with state or local emergency management agencies.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise on FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) programs and disaster housing policies.
- Advise state and local governments on IA policies outlined in the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG).
- Support implementation of temporary housing strategies for disaster survivors, including: Transitional sheltering programs Hotel or motel placements Group housing sites Temporary mobile housing units Other emergency housing solutions
- Assist clients in ensuring housing strategies comply with Stafford Act requirements and FEMA regulations.
- Provide technical assistance to government stakeholders on IA program policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
- Support coordination between government agencies, community organizations, and housing partners to expand available housing resources.
- Assist with development and management of housing program operations during disaster recovery missions.
- Support documentation and program tracking to ensure program compliance and reporting requirements are met.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex disaster housing challenges and survivor assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
