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SUMMARY:Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
DESCRIPTION:The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program is an amazing program designed to enable PHA participants to achieve economic independence by leveraging public and private resources. \nIn this training we will view the program from all perspectives starting from the regulations that are the foundation of the program and the Action Plan\, which provides the administrative framework for the program. We will explore the program through the lens of a case manager who runs the program\, delving into the role of the program partners\, the supports from the PHA/Agency\, the Program Coordinating Committee\, accounting and the community. \nWe’ll work on our motivational interviewing skills and explore goal setting techniques to \nBuild your interviewing skills and completing the Individual Training and Services Plan (ITSP)\, calculating escrow\, evaluating your programs success and understanding reporting requirements. \nYou will also acquire the skills and knowledge needed to develop and support a compliant\, successful and innovative FSS program. This training is compliant and updated to the recent FSS Final Rule and potential HOTMA impacts. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nImplement best practices in case management techniques\, including identifying individual participant needs\, goal setting and determining when to create the Individual Training and Service Plan (ITSP)\nUnderstand and execute the Contract of Participation\nAssess your FSS Program Action Plan and its required elements\nLearn different marketing techniques and strategies to encourage FSS family participation.\nIdentify strategies to design and develop an FSS program to meet the needs of your participants\nCorrectly execute the FSS Contract of participation and accurately calculate escrow credits\nUnderstand and apply the requirements for graduation and Portability rules\nImportance of program supports and their role: Program Coordinating Committee\, accounting and the community\nUnderstand the requirements of HCV Homeownership and the potential connection to the FSS Program.\nObtain a basic understanding of rent calculation\nAccurately execute FSS Contract of Participation.\nImplement program reporting requirements\nEvaluate your programs success
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/family-self-sufficiency-fss/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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SUMMARY:Housing Choice Voucher Occupancy\, Eligibility\, Income and Rent Calculation (HCVOEIR)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program\, a federal initiative aiding over 2.3 million American families the nation’s largest rental assistance program. Join us to delve into key programmatic areas: Eligibility\, Income\, Rent Calculation\, and Occupancy. Tailored for new HCV eligibility workers\, this foundational training ensures a comprehensive grasp of regulatory guidance governing the program. Explore how these regulations impact program dynamics and the operational choices available to each Public Housing Authority (PHA).  \n\n\nEngage in interactive learning with case scenarios and exercises to refine your skills\, ensuring program compliance\, reducing errors\, and steering clear of HUD findings in compliance audits.  \n\n\nSuccessful completion fulfills a requirement for the Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation Housing Choice Voucher (CSE-HCV) and Certified Specialist of Occupancy – Housing Choice Vouchers (CSO_HSV) certifications. Uncover more about these certifications here. Note: A certification-related exam incurs an additional fee. Embark on this learning journey to master HCV program intricacies and excel in eligibility determination with a sense of accomplishment! \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nGrasp HCV program rules\, policies\, and the agency’s Administrative Plan importance\nGain customer service perspectives for applicants\, participants\, and landlords in the program\nAccurately assess tenant selection and determine HCV eligibility\, HAP payments\, utility allowances and more\nFollow regulations and the Administrative Plan for portability\, termination\, reviews\, and hearings\nVerify and calculate eligibility\, income\, and rent for both applicant and participant families\nCalculate incomes\, rents at initial\, interim and annual recertification\nDetermine when to process an interim re-examination and when to use the non-interim re-examination codes\nEnsure compliance with laws such as Section 504 and the Fair Housing Act\, including providing reasonable accommodations\nExplore portability and roles of receiving and initial PHAs\nAdhere to federal reporting\, including the 50058\, to meet requirements
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/housing-choice-voucher-occupancy-eligibility-income-and-rent-calculation-hcvoeir/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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