Case Manager - Florida Disaster Management

Description

ICF seeks a Case Manager to support and promote housing recovery through Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs for hurricane-impacted counties in Florida. As a Case Manager, you will interact directly with applicants for federal assistance provided under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG-DR Program.

To be considered, you must reside in one of the following areas: Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Broward County, Lee County, and the City of Ft. Lauderdale.

Compensation: While the range below is broader, this position will offer a salary range in the mid-60s, as determined by the hiring team. Higher education and experience will not change this salary range.

This position is full-time, benefit-eligible, and on-site and requires, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide excellent customer service by communicating with applicants by phone, email, and in-person to communicate program requirements and provide frequent updates on case status 
• Coordinate with program team members, including the case management lead, QA/QC staff, and construction teams, to ensure applications are being efficiently processed through each phase.
• Support public outreach events and off-site applicant meetings 
• Make eligibility determinations aligned with program standards and requirements.
• Gather, scan, and store required program eligibility and other required information in electronic databases and case management systems 
• Prepare letters to applicants and other required program documents  
• Ensure all hard copy and automated files are updated and maintained in strict accordance with established policies and procedures 
• Complete a final review to close-out the applicant’s case.
• Provide tracking and reporting information on cases progressing from intake to closeout 
• Manage multiple priorities and work limited overtime, as necessary. 
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of work experience with case management, public housing, or disaster recovery, related work
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  
  

Preferred Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience in the field of housing reconstruction or rehabilitation
• Ability to learn, analyze, and understand complex documents such as tax returns, property deeds, insurance, disaster-related documentation, and other program-related documents. 
• Demonstrated ability to review documents at a close level of detail and catch subtle differences. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Skilled in multi-tasking, organizing, and prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to articulate details in a manner understandable to a variety of individuals in person and over the phone. 
• Ability to work successfully with socioeconomically and culturally diverse applicants. 
• Experience in analyzing information and problem-solving. 
• A flexible schedule that can accommodate some evening or weekend work as may be required.
• Experience facilitating client applications to public benefit programs. 
• Experience in disaster recovery and/or housing support services or programs. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.    
  
  

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.

Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$50,113.00 - $85,192.00

Florida Client Office (FL88)