Housing-Focused Case Management. Grantee shall provide Housing-Focused Case Management, to achieve the goals outlined in the Housing Stability Plan, which include, but are not limited to:
1. Developing and implementing a Housing Stability Plan in collaboration with the tenant to secure and sustain housing. Service goals identified in the plan should be directly connected to housing stability or other challenges that might impact housing stability;
2. Providing transportation or accompaniment via public transportation, as needed, to submit housing applications or to visit available housing units;
3. Assisting tenants in making an informed housing choice, including discussing housing options;
4. Assisting tenants in understanding landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, including paying rent, and the requirements of their specific lease;
5. Case Manager and tenant meetings that occur a minimum of twice per month with at least one meeting in-person monthly;
6. Grantees shall provide tenants with linkages to resources for employment and training services. Grantee may offer transportation, accompaniment to appointments, home visits, and regular verification of progress toward the achievement of the short and long-term income, employment-related and housing stabilization goals outlined in the Housing Stability Plan;
7. Plan for exit from the program using community agreed upon exit criteria.
Housing-Focused Case Management. Contractor will provide housing-focused case management for individuals and households referred by CES. Contractor will conduct assessments to identify barriers to housing (rental and credit history, employment status, mental health, etc.). Working with clients and guided by housing first principles, Contractor will develop client-centered housing plans to assist them in returning to housing, reconnecting with family members, market housing, senior housing, affordable housing, mobile home parks, and other housing options.
