A client (30) lived outside for a year, in a hotel they paid for a year, and in shelter for a year
What is two
100
A person is living in their car
What is category 1- literally homeless
100
Which two disabilities do not require you to determine if they will be long term?
What is HIV and developmental disabilities
100
What is Medicaid often called in Vermont?
What is Green Mountain Care
100
A client that you meet with has been living outside for a year and has a documented mental health condition. Are they chronically homeless?
What is yes
200
A client (23) lived on a couch for 2 months, another couch for 2 months, in shelter for 6 months, in jail for one month, outside for 11 months, and in an apartment with a lease for the remaining time.
What is one
200
A client (30) is living with a friend because they can't afford market rate rent. They receive SSI and if it wasn't for their friend, they would be on the streets.
What is category 1- individuals and families (at risk)
200
What does HUD mean by "impairs the client's ability to live independently" (there are three criteria)
What is long term in nature, impairs ability to live independently, and could benefit from more appropriate housing.
200
What is the difference between Medicaid and State Health Insurance for Adults?
What is Medicaid is a federal health insurance source and state health insurance for adults is when people receive a subsidy through VT Health Connect, which is paid for via state funds.
200
A client that you meet with has had two episodes of homelessness in the last three years. They have a documented substance abuse problem. Are they chronically homeless?
What is no
300
A client (20) lived in a hotel they paid for one month, on a couch for 2 months, in a hotel paid for by the state for 3 months, in an apartment with a lease for 6 months, in jail for 6 months, on a couch for a year, and in jail for 6 months.
What is one
300
A client (35) is fleeing domestic violence. They do not have anywhere else to go and do not have the means to secure housing. They plan to live in their car until their is room in shelter.
What is category 4- fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
300
What is the connection between disabling conditions and chronic homelessness?
What is a person must have a disabling condition in order to be considered chronically homeless.
300
A client comes in and tells you that they just lost their job where they were making 9.00 an hour and working 25 hours a week. They just got approved for GA and tell you that they will be working for a friend a month or so under the table. Which income do you document?
What is GA
300
A client that you meet with has had 4 episodes of homeless in the past three years and is HIV positive. Are they chronically homeless?
What is yes
400
A client (35) lived outside for 6 months, in an apartment with a lease for a year, in their car for 6 months, in a self pay motel for 6 months, and in shelter for 6 months.
What is three
400
A client (23) has been living on a couch for the last month. They tell you they have been bouncing around for the past year or so. They have not had a lease in the last 60 days and you determine they are likely to continue couch surfing.
What is category 3- homeless under other federal statues
400
There are two disabling conditions that require that you check in with your supervisor before sharing them with people outside of COTS. What are they?
What is HIV and Domestic Violence
400
Provide an example of the difference between temporary rental subsidies and section 8, project based housing, or ongoing rental assistance.
What is Vermont Rental Subsidy vs. a FUV Compass vs. Decker Towers Family Supportive Housing vs. St. John's Hall
400
A client that you meet with has been living outside for the past year. They do not have a disabling condition that you are aware of. Are they chronically homeless?
What is no
500
a client (26) lived on a couch for a year, in a self pay motel for 6 months, fled domestic violence without a place to go, stayed in shelter for 6 months, and in an apartment with a lease for a year.
What is one
500
A client (22) is couch surfing. They have been told they need to leave the next day and they don't have anywhere else to go. They are meeting with you to do a shelter intake and will remain without housing due to a substance abuse problem.
What is category 2- imminent risk of homelessness.
500
Name the 7 disabling conditions we are required to collect information about
What is physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions, HIV, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence
500
Provide an example of what would be considered "other sources" under non cash benefits
What is power partners, fuel assistance, or subsidies for disabled children
500
Which two sections of the program intake determine chronic homelessness?
What is disabling conditions and the housing status questions