Housing Specialists: Case Study

The client states she was very focus and persistent in her housing search. Ms Quinn is 65 years old and she has health problems. However, she still worked hard to find housing. Losing a home you have lived in for years was a grieving loss for the client and caused her into a severe depression. She worked the program at the Salvation Army and finally found her own apartment. She received her keys and was so

Client (AM) is a 20-year-old heterosexual African American female, born in Durham, and currently still resides there. Her primary language is English. She lives with her 13 moth old child (NM) in a one-bedroom apartment. The client is unemployed and currently receives SSI benefits. AM resides in subsidized housing because of her social security income. Client did not finish high school and has no desire to do so.

Housing Update: client NY NY I, II was approved. Client is waiting for DHS manifest to tour apartment. Another alternative housing is MRT once client SSI is approved. Client also mentioned she signed up with Brightpoint Health Home Health Services since 5/9/2015, Client report she will like to sign up with CAMBA/Home Health and she provided BrightPoint Home Health approval letter for CM to submit to CAMBA/Home Health Coordinator. Client is waiting for her coordinator at Brightpoint to return from vacation to close her case, so that she can sign up with CAMBA/Home Health

On Tuesday March 8th, 2016 Case Conference with Resident Ebony Rice #325 has been conducted with Janette Chirico from DHS , Program Director Felicita Rivera, Housing Program Supervisor Zenobia Garland and Senior Case Manager Ms. Arias. The purpose of this meeting was to address client noncompliance and to come with an exit strategy for this Ms. Rice. Client was asked the reason for her missing ILP meetings and her barrier to obtain permanent housing. Client has a LINCH voucher for the amount of $1515. Client stated that she hasn’t receives any help from facility staff so she is searching for apartment on her own. Ms. Rice has been receiving assistance by the onsite housing department but unfortunately she has been able to link to an apartment

1. During my time at Clarion University, I have worked to develop myself in ways beyond academic development. Particularly, I have worked to develop my abilities as a leader. In a position like the summer housing assistant, it is crucial to have a well-developed set of leadership skills. The housing assistant is going to be working with a wide variety of people, from coaches to camp leaders, and from children to athletes and other college students.

At 0824 this clinician met with the patient who reports her weekend was not unpleasant. She reports she is continuing to have problems locating housing. She reports her family members continue to refuse to allow her to live with them specifically her father and her uncle. She reports she has one friend who is considering allotting her the capability to reside with her under the condition that she speak with her Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker first. She reports she does not want to reside in a homeless shelter with her son as she has done this before and the experience was not up to her standards.

The writer help the consumer to complete intake paperwork at Northeast Guidance Center the consumer is a DD and does have problem with reading, and writing. The consumer report during his assessment that he would like to have income, go back to WCCC and have a place of his own. The consumer also states that his mother was murdered when he was young and he live with his aunt whom he call mom and his cousin who often time treat him mean. The consumer is also unable to get around catching the bus because he does have problem reading. The consumer next appointment for his treatment plan is schedule on 01/03/16 at 9:00am. The consumer health insurance has expired so he is unable to get transportation to his appointment. The writer will assist the

On this date, Matthew Mitchell APS supervisor conducted a meeting on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Beaird well-being. In the meeting, Mr. Mitchell presented Mr. Joey Beaird and Mrs. Julie Johnson with solutions that would allow Mr. Gail Beaird to return home. However, both Mr. Joey Beaird and Mrs. Johnson declined to take care of their parent independently. Each stated their home was not handicap assessable and they had jobs and could not dedicate that much time to their parents care. The other option discussed was hiring another service besides Visiting Angels since they are refusing to continue services if Mr. Beaird returns home. However, this is the only service offered in Jasper. When the discussion of Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Beaird hiring sitter independently they stated they had tried this before and it never worked out.

D-This writer met with the patient as he was placed on HOLD to address the status of the IOP. The patient provided this writer a paper that was provided to him with listing of IOP for him to explore. The paper shows scribbles of the patient taking down notes about his attempts of who he called. The patient reports Connecticut Addiction Recovery will call him back within 24-48 hours. The patient was able to schedule an appointment with New Direction for May 20th at 7pm; patient spoke with Dan. This writer commends the patient for all of his efforts; however, the patient needs to schedule something earlier than May 20th. This writer asked the patient about ICRC-Coventry House. According to the patient, he called the contact number and showed proof. The patient reports that ICRC gave him two different number and told him to do a walk-in at 8:30am. This writer shared with the patient about a recent conversation this writer had with ICRC. This writer told the patient

On 9/15/2016, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed appropriately for the weather. She was well groomed. As usual client in the meeting was loquacious, and loud. Client continues to be hostile towards this worker. Client continues to repeat to this worker as quote: "I am not mad with you, and this has nothing to do with you. It's all about DHS and your supervisor." Client was hostile due to an Authorization of Release Form client signed for staff to contact her therapist Dr. Iris Yankelevich for a copy of the client psychosocial and psychiatrist evaluations. Client continues to report that she didn’t signed the Authorization of Release Form because the form stated that the form is for HRA 2010e and she doesn’t know how many time she need to repeat herself that she doesn’t meet the ‘CRITERAI FOR SRO”. CM tries to explain to the client that staff is requesting a copy of her psychosocial and psychiatrist evaluation, but then client continue to talk over CM and threat to contact the Coalition and DHS. Client continues to set in her way and refuses to work with staff to meet her unmet needs. CM observed that the client walk with a book bags and a small shopping cart. Client reported she walk with all her documents and letters from Adult Protective Services & Social Security Administration stating that she is capable of living independently.

Housing: Case Manager informed client that she must meet with assigned Housing Specialist on a weekly basis to discuss her housing opportunities.

REVIEW ILP AND CLIENT RIGHTS AND CLIENT CODE OF CONDUCT: Client is not compliance with the saving contract. CM advises the client to comply with the Shelter Rules and DHS Code of Conduct. Client must adhere to the shelter 10pm curfew. Client is scheduled for Conference Meeting to address her non-compliant with the Saving Contract and Apartment Search

New Hope Housing likely had strengths related to their employee development program, their effectiveness in housing people in need, and their niche for ensuring individuals who would typically be rejected housing. Some of their weaknesses likely related to their secured funding and current dependence on government funding. Some of their opportunities relate to finding solutions for permanent housing, as this is currently a struggle for the people they serve. Lastly, their threats likely also have to do with their government funding. As budgets change, money is moved around and can impact this organization for the better or for the worse.

On this date worker received a call from Tori Pettit. Ms. Pettit stated that Serv-Pro had visited Ms. Smith's home did an assessment and sent off the mold samples. The results came back that the house is not livable due to mold infestation. The mold is in the walls, ceiling, basement, and air vents. Ms. Pettis has spoken with Ms. Smith and Ms. Rachel Rodgers about Ms. Smith moving ASAP. Ms. Pettit stated that Tri-County could place Ms. Smith into a group home now due to her home being deemed unlivable. However, Ms. Smith is not interested in-group home placement and would rather live independently. Ms. Rachel Rodgers has agreed to assist Ms. Smith with apartment applications and any other thing need in order for MS. Smith to find residence.

On 6/4/16 Client Ryan Bowman #205 was involved in a verbal disputes with resident Anna Jones # 203, he stated that his neighbor, called the police against him for no logical reason, he stated that Ms. Jones was banging on the wall from inside her unit and Mr. Bowman told to stop making noise because her son was sleeping, however Ms. Jones do not stop the noise and them call the police. Mr. Bowman also mentioned that both residents meet at PATH during the intake while were waiting for placement and that Ms. Jones was very friendly at first , going into Mr. Bowman unit offer him to cook for him and because he does wanted Ms. Jones approach he believe that now she acting