Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 5

You are a new HAC staff member and are reviewing your main responsibilities. You understand one of your key roles is to provide direct services to people supported by HAC. What are some of your responsibilities that fall under the direct services category?

Click all that apply.

A. Identifying properties that match the budget of the people using HAC.

B. Assisting individuals in completing rental applications.

C. Cosigning rental agreements.

D. Assisting individuals in furnishing their homes.

Correct! Options A, B and D are included in the direct services category. HAC staff cannot cosign on rental agreements.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are A, B and D, which are included in the direct services category. HAC staff cannot cosign on rental agreements.

Question 2 of 5

You are in the process of working with Mike who is 28-years old and receiving PCA and CADI services. Mike lives in his own apartment and wants to move to a city with more employment opportunities. He tells you, "My current income is very low, but I'm looking for employment that will increase my budget." What advice do you give Mike for ways his housing choices can also help save money?

Click all that apply

A. Wait to sign the lease until you've saved enough money for the security deposit.

B. Look for housing near potential places of employment.

C. Find out if you are eligible for Shelter Needy, MSA and utility cost assistance.

D. Spend as much as you can on rent so you can get the best possible housing.

That's right! Mike can save money if he looks for housing near potential places of employment and near public transportation lines. Mike will want to consider his budget and not spend it all on housing. He will want to account for utilities. HAC can help Mike with information about other supports, seek a new home and pay for utility and security deposits.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are B and C. Mike can save money if he looks for housing near potential places of employment and near public transportation lines. Mike will want to consider his budget and not spend it all on housing. He will want to account for utilities. HAC can help Mike with information about other supports, seek a new home and pay for utility and security deposits.

Question 3 of 5

Mike has found an apartment near a store he wants to work at. With Mike's permission, you meet with the landlord to discuss the possibility of Mike moving in. What supports do you mention to the landlord to help build trust and credibility?

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A. Mike's employment income

B. Stable public income

C. Ongoing support from HAC

D. Mike's PCA and CADI services

Yes!All the supports listed would help build trust and credibility with the landlord.

Sorry, that's incorrect. All the supports listed would help build trust and credibility with the landlord.

Question 4 of 5

The landlord is happy to have Mike as a new tenant. You work with Mike to clarify rental information before he signs the lease. What are the important lease provisions you point out to Mike?

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A. Form of payment

B. Length of occupancy

C. Rules for living in the apartment

D. Responsibility for utilities

That's right! All options listed are provisions to cover with Mike before he signs the lease.

Sorry, that's incorrect. All options listed are provisions to cover with Mike before he signs the lease.

Question 5 of 5

Mike is concerned when he sees that he is responsible for paying the cable TV bill. Even though his budget allows for it, he assumed the cable bill would be included in the rent. What do you tell Mike about the cable charge?

Click the best choice.

A. Cable TV is not considered a utility, and you should not be charged for it. Let's make sure the account is not in your name.

B. Cable TV is considered a utility and the lease shows that you are responsible for paying for it if you choose to have it in your home.

Great!Cable TV is considered a utility and the lease includes a provision stating Mike is responsible for paying for it. While some utilities are necessary, Mike can make a choice to forego TV. Since his budget can accommodate it, Mike can weigh the TV choice against other things he'd like to spend his money on.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Cable TV is considered a utility and the lease includes a provision stating Mike is responsible for paying for it. While some utilities are necessary, Mike can make a choice to forego TV. Since his budget can accommodate it, Mike can weigh the TV choice against other things he'd like to spend his money on.