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HOPWA Housing Plans. What is a Comprehensive Housing Plan? . It is a tool for case managers and clients to outline and manage housing and supportive services needs and goals to achieve housing stability. What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Housing Plan? . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is a Comprehensive Housing Plan?
It is a tool for case managers and clients to outline and manage housing and supportive services needs and goals to achieve housing stability.
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Housing Plan?
To help HOPWA clients achieve housing stability without long-term dependence on HOPWA assistance and improve clients’ access to medical care and supportive services associated with HIV/AIDS.
Is a Comprehensive Housing Plan required for all HOPWA clients?
Yes. All clients receiving HOPWA TRBA, STRMU, Permanent Housing Placement and Supportive Services must have a Comprehensive Housing Plan at enrollment.
What should case managers put in the Comprehensive Housing Plan?
Issues that led to housing instability and dates assessed
For STRMU, the emergency situation that led to the request for assistance and evidence of that emergency
Action steps to be taken to address housing issues and the dates these were completed
Referrals offered to client and document referrals utilized by client
Key Components of Housing Plan Determine housing needs Identify eligibility for other housing
assistance Supportive services needs to maintain
housing stability Eligibility for mainstream assistance Client sets goals for housing and
independence.
Plan Development
Developed jointly by client/case manager
Client develops own goals and commits to accomplishing them
CM confers with other providers Plan is updated on regular basis or
when client’s condition/needs change
How Plan Assists HOPWA STRMU
Creates a framework for addressing “conditions” that gave rise to short-term need
Establishes time frame to achieve stability within 21 week assistance period
Allows time to plan for and arrange longer term housing, if needed
Can avoid repeated 21 week cycles of assistance
How Plan Assists HOPWA TBRA Assure that supportive service needs are
met Identify any resources, skill deficits or
service needs that could lead to lack of housing stability
Mainstream rental assistance opportunities for long-term support
Develop strategies to avoid perpetual dependence on HOPWA rental assistance
Housing Stability Related Goals
IncomeEarned income goalsBenefits sought
Education/Skills goalsDegree relatedJob Training
Supportive Service Required
Access to primary health care Behavioral health needs
Mental HealthSubstance Abuse
Child Care/Support Needs
Goal Setting
Client establishes goals for :Housing to be obtainedIncome/EmploymentIndependent living skillsMental health/substance abuse
treatmentFamily connections
Plan for Achieving Goals
Key ElementsTime FrameSpecific outcome to achieveSupport needed to achieve goalTasks to be accomplished by client
and case manager
Role of the Case Manager
Identify assistance needed to accomplish planSkills deficitsBudgeting supportNegotiation health care of behavioral
health Encourage clients to develop future
oriented goals
Evaluation and Plan Updating Purpose
Identify changes in circumstances that could impact plan
• Health status• Family composition• Income/employment• Behavioral health needs
Amended plan also includes time frames and client/CM responsibilities
Intervals for Updating Plan
If receiving time limited HOPWA services such as STRMU, whenever client applies for assistance
Otherwise, for clients receiving TBRA, plan should be updated when you talk to client.
Stages in Developing Housing Services Plan
Engagement Assessment Goal Setting and Housing Planning Evaluation and Plan Updating
Engagement
Establishing clear communications Active listening Non-judgmental Meeting client where they are
Capitalize on interest in housing : provide information, encourage client to make the choice
Will require multiple encounters to develop working relationship
Change the client’s role from passive to active
Assessment - 1
Housing NeedsCurrently homelessCannot afford current housing Inappropriate or sub-standard housing Not accessible or presenting other
health related problems
Assessment - 2
Issues that could impact ability to be housedCriminal justice background
• Prior offenses• Currently on parole/probation
Credit problems• Poor credit history• Bankruptcy
Assessment – 3
Other issues related to housing instabilityCo-Occurring disorders
• Mental health issues• Connection to care/services• Able to manage care• Able to manage symptoms
Assessment - 4
Other issues (continued)Substance use/abuse
• Use history• Awareness of relapse patterns• Treatment history• Interest in treatment/sobriety
Assessment - 5
Other issuesIllness/disabilities
• HIV confidentiality• Special housing needs related to disability
• Equipment/furnishings• Live-in personal care attendant• Location requirements related to accessing
health care/services
Assessment - 6
Family or Social NetworkPositive contributions
• Counter loneliness• Financial support• Other assistance
Negative contributions• Drug use• Violence• Anti-social behavior
Assessment - 7
Daily living skills and resources for housing stabilitySelf careTransportationMaintaining an apartmentFinancial literacyManaging nutrition
Assessment – 8
Income and access to benefitsSource of incomeReceiving any benefitsEligible for any mainstream programsExpect to receive benefits in the future
Assessment – 10
EmploymentWork historyCurrently employed?Skills/education for potential
employmentPrior job training experience
Goal Setting and Housing Planning
Use the assessment items to set goals
Include assessment items and goals in housing plan
If a client does not comply with the Comprehensive Housing Plan? Case managers should make a good faith effort
to achieve client’s compliance and all efforts should be documented in the CHP.
The agency should have a termination policy and procedures that establish concrete requirements and procedure if a client is non-compliant with the CHP.
Termination of clients must comply with Section 14 of the HOPWA Manual and must be implemented in a uniform manner.