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SUMMARY:Public Housing Occupancy\, Eligibility\, Income\, and Rent Calculation (PHOEIR)
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey through the Public Housing (PH) program\, a federal initiative supporting over 2.3 million American families—a cornerstone in low-income housing assistance. Join us to delve into program essentials: selection\, occupancy\, eligibility\, income\, and rent calculation. Tailored for new or newer eligibility workers\, this foundational training ensures a comprehensive grasp of regulatory guidance shaping the Public Housing program. \n\n\nImmerse yourself in case scenarios and exercises designed to hone your skills\, fostering program compliance\, error reduction\, and HUD findings avoidance in compliance audits. Completion of this training satisfies a requirement for the Specialist of Occupancy-Public Housing or the Specialist of Eligibility and Calculation Certifications. Explore more about these certifications here. Note: A certification-related exam incurs an additional fee. Uncover the intricacies of the Public Housing program with us and leave with newfound confidence in program operations! \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nGrasp PH program rules\, policies\, and agency’s Administrative Plan importance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the program from the applicant and participant perspective.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccurately determine tenant selection\, occupancy\, eligibility\, rent and utility allowances in accordance with regulations and the Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVerify and determine eligibility\, income and rent for both applicants and participants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply effective tools and strategies for leasing\, inspections\, complying with regulations and the ACOP.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaintain compliance with applicable laws including Section 504\, the Fair Housing Act and providing reasonable accommodations.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nComply with federal reporting requirements including the 50058. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the basics of both the short and long (full) application\, along with what’s required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about types of waiting lists and marketing outreach.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReview the options for local Public Housing preferences.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetermine what is needed to place a household on the waiting list or notify an applicant of their ineligibility to be placed on the list.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover strategies to help you manage effective and efficient waiting lists.
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/public-housing-occupancy-eligibility-income-and-rent-calculation-phoeir-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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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/
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