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Individual Assistance (IA) / Disaster Housing Specialist - Recovery Cadre

all-hands-consulting6 open roles

Pay
$30 – $150 an hour
Where
Columbia, MD
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On site
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Individual Assistance (IA) / Disaster Housing Specialist – Recovery Cadre

Position vacancies and opportunities contingent upon contract awards; onsite work location determined by contractual needs.

About All Hands Consulting

All Hands Consulting (AHC) is a specialized emergency management and resilience consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Our team supports government agencies, utilities, healthcare systems, and private sector organizations through emergency planning, training, exercises, crisis management, and disaster recovery program support.

Our consultants assist clients throughout the disaster lifecycle—from preparedness and response operations to long-term recovery—helping communities navigate complex incidents while improving resilience and operational readiness.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Assistance and Housing Specialists support disaster recovery operations through policy expertise, program implementation, and housing coordination.

Responsibilities may include:

  • 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.

Qualifications

Required

  • 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.

Preferred

  • 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.

Work Environment and Deployment Expectations

Assignments may include:

  • Remote recovery program support
  • Travel to client locations
  • Extended deployments supporting federal, state, or local disaster recovery operations

Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced disaster recovery environments that involve coordination with multiple agencies and community partners.

Compensation

Compensation varies depending on:

  • Experience and qualifications
  • FEMA disaster recovery program expertise
  • Project scope and responsibilities
  • Travel or deployment requirements

Deployment assignments may include travel reimbursement and per diem depending on the mission.

Why Join All Hands Consulting

Joining All Hands Consulting’s Recovery Cadre provides the opportunity to help communities recover from disasters by supporting programs that provide housing assistance and critical services to survivors.

Our consultants play a key role in helping communities transition from emergency sheltering to stable housing and long-term recovery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All Hands Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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