Common use of Supportive Housing Services Clause in Contracts

Supportive Housing Services. Assess housing needs, seek out and explain the housing options in the area, and resources to obtain housing. Educate the individual on factors used by landlords to screen out potential tenants. Mitigate negative screening factors by working with the individual and landlord/property manager to clarify or explain factors that could prevent the individual from obtaining housing. Ongoing support for both the individual and landlord/property manager to resolve any issues that might arise while the individual is occupying the rental. (1) Each HARPS Participant will be assigned a Peers Specialist or Housing Specialist who assist in locating housing, and resources to secure housing, as well as maintain housing. The primary responsibilities of the Peer Specialist are to work with the individual to find, obtain and maintain housing to promote recovery, locate and secure resources related to housing and utilities, offer information regarding options and choices in the types of housing and living arrangements, and advocate for the individual’s tenancy needs, rights (including ADA Accommodations), and preferences to support housing stability. Service coordination also includes coordination with community resources, including Consumer self-help and advocacy organizations that promote recovery. (2) Each individual receiving HARPS Services must have an individualized, strengths-based housing plan that includes action steps for when housing related issues occur. As with the treatment planning process, the individual will take the lead role in setting goals and developing the housing plan.

Supportive Housing Services. Assess housing needs, seek out and explain the housing options in the area, and resources to obtain housing. Educate the individual on factors used by landlords to screen out potential tenants. Mitigate negative screening factors by working with the individual and landlord/property manager to clarify or explain factors that could prevent the individual from obtaining housing. Ongoing support for both the individual and landlord/property manager to resolve any issues that might arise while the individual is occupying the rental. (1) 7.6.1.1. Each HARPS Participant will be assigned a Peers Specialist or Housing Specialist who assist in locating housing, and resources to secure housing, as well as maintain housing. The primary responsibilities of the Peer Specialist are to work with the individual to find, obtain and maintain housing to promote recovery, locate and secure resources related to housing and utilities, offer information regarding options and choices in the types of housing and living arrangements, and advocate for the individual’s tenancy needs, rights (including ADA Accommodations), and preferences to support housing stability. Service coordination also includes coordination with community resources, including Consumer self-help and advocacy organizations that promote recovery. (2) 7.6.1.2. Each individual receiving HARPS Services must have an individualized, strengths-based housing plan that includes action steps for when housing related issues occur. As with the treatment planning process, the individual will take the lead role in setting goals and developing the housing plan.