Case Manager –Temporary Housing- Disaster Recovery

Temporary Housing Case Manager – Disaster Recovery **Locations:** Gary, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana **Work Location:** Onsite **Job Type:** Temporary / Disaster Recovery **Pay:** $24\.00 to $28\.00 per hour **Start Date:** Wednesday, September 30, 2026 **Schedule:** Full time during project activation **Equipment Requirement:** Candidates must have their own reliable laptop for use during the assignment Position Overview MJ Strategies is seeking detail oriented **Temporary Housing Case Managers** to support disaster recovery operations in Gary and Indianapolis, Indiana. Case Managers will work directly with disaster impacted households to complete intake, review applicant information and supporting documentation, determine eligibility for temporary housing assistance, and support applicants through the housing assistance process. This is an onsite, temporary disaster recovery assignment beginning **Wednesday, September 30, 2026**. Candidates must be available to work in person at their assigned location and must have access to a reliable personal laptop for daily program use. Responsibilities * Conduct applicant intake interviews and collect required household information and supporting documentation * Review applications for completeness and accuracy * Evaluate applicant eligibility for temporary housing assistance based on established program requirements * Verify identity, household composition, pre disaster residence, displacement, income, insurance, and other required eligibility documentation * Identify missing or incomplete documentation and communicate follow up requirements to applicants * Maintain accurate applicant case files, case notes, eligibility records, and supporting documentation * Enter and update applicant information within program databases and case management systems * Communicate eligibility status, next steps, and documentation requirements clearly to applicants * Assist applicants in navigating the temporary housing assistance process * Track assigned cases, pending documentation, eligibility determinations, and program deadlines * Coordinate with housing, eligibility, program, and management teams to support timely applicant processing and placement * Review case files for compliance with program policies and documentation requirements * Escalate complex eligibility questions or unusual applicant circumstances to senior program staff * Protect confidential applicant information and maintain appropriate privacy standards * Support additional disaster recovery case management activities as assigned Qualifications * One or more years of experience in case management, disaster recovery, housing programs, social services, public assistance programs, eligibility determination, or a related field preferred * Experience conducting client or applicant intake and eligibility reviews strongly preferred * Experience reviewing applications and supporting documentation for government funded or public assistance programs preferred * Temporary housing, emergency housing, FEMA Individual Assistance, HUD, CDBG DR, rental assistance, Section 8, homelessness prevention, or similar housing program experience is a plus * Strong documentation and data entry skills * Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to interact professionally and compassionately with disaster impacted applicants * Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to interpret program requirements and apply established eligibility criteria * Ability to work effectively in a fast paced disaster recovery environment * Must be available to work onsite in either Gary, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana Laptop Requirement Candidates must have access to a reliable personal laptop for use throughout the assignment. The laptop should be capable of supporting: * Microsoft Office applications * Web based case management systems * Document uploads and downloads * Email and electronic communications * Virtual meetings * Daily data entry and document review Reliable internet access may also be required depending on program needs. Compensation Compensation is **$24\.00 to $28\.00 per hour**, based on relevant case management, eligibility, housing, and disaster recovery experience. This is a temporary disaster recovery assignment beginning **Wednesday, September 30, 2026**. Work duration and hours may vary depending on program needs and recovery workload. About MJ Strategies MJ Strategies is a woman and minority owned professional services firm supporting government agencies, prime contractors, and large institutions nationwide. We provide disaster recovery, grants management, project and construction management, staffing, and operational support for complex federally funded programs. Pay: $24\.00 \- $28\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 – 50\.0 per week Work Location: In person