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John L. Carroll Memorial Scholarship

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Seminars

Section 8 (HCV) Housing Manager (SHM) Seminar and Exam

Obtain an industry credential! Expand your knowledge in the areas of occupancy, wait lists, interviewing, verification and rent calculations, and program operations including understanding vouchers, budgeting and how SEMAP drives the HCV/Section 8 Department. Top off the learning experience by taking the SHM Exam. (2.8 CEUs)

Who Should Attend
All Section 8 Housing professionals who want to become certified professionals in the industry should attend this seminar.

What You Will Gain

Understanding the dynamics of leading change
More effectively managing and leading both the Task and Process elements of your responsibilities
Heightened awareness and competency developing the performance of staff through Ethics, Communications, Performance Coaching and Negotiations
Apply collaborative technologies and asset management concepts necessary for successful strategic planning to achieve Agency goals
A chance to interact and share experiences with colleagues from diverse agencies

Click here for Registration Information

Schedule and Agenda
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first day.

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Day 2: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Introduction and Housekeeping HCV Occupancy Introduction What are the regulations? HA&rsquos policies and procedures Occupancy Operations The Occupancy Cycle Program Integrity Outreaching to Landlords Briefings &ndash clients and staff Waitlist Management Screening	Recap of Day One HCV Occupancy Operations (continued) &bull Interviewing &bull Cultural Diversity &bull Eligibility and Verification &bull UIV &bull Fraud &bull Reexaminations &bull Calculations &bull TTP / EID &bull Issuing the Voucher &bull Lease Signing &bull Hearings&ndash Evictions &ndash Termination o Review of Salient Points o Case Study Assessment

Day 3: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Day 4: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HCV Operations What are the regulations? HA&rsquos policies and procedures What&rsquos in your ACC? The Cycle Budget / Funding / Per Unit Costs (PUC)/ Turnover rate / PUMs/ Reporting Setting Payment Standards and FMRs Utilization (tie in = PBasing) Deconcentration SEMAP improving ratings	Recap of Day Three The Cycle (continued) Rent Reasonableness Portability Special and Enhanced Vouchers; used for Sec 8 Projects (up to 20%) Section 8 Homeownership Program Basics of Project Basing Administration Control of Documentation Reporting &ndash PIC Quality Control &ndash (SEMAP&PIC) Wrap-Up
Day 5: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Review	EXAM SHM Examination -120 mins. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

2008 Seminars/Exams-check back later for dates and locations

Date	Location	Hotel Information	Instructor	To Register
November 3-7, 2008	Lexington Housing Authority 300 West New Circle Road 859-281-5060	TBA	Alyce Terry	Click here to download a registration form.

Tuition

Registration Type	Early Price*	Regular Price	Last Minute Price**
Seminar and Exam
NAHRO Member	$1050	$1080	$1210
Non-Member	$1410	$1435	$1585
Seminar Only
NAHRO Member	$760	$790	$920
Non-Member	$1015	$1060	$1190
Exam Only
NAHRO Member	$290	$290	$290
Non-Member	$395	$395	$395
Retakes	$260	$260	$260
Register up to 30 days before the seminar start date and pay the early rate. *Register less than five business days before the seminar start date, and pay the last minute fee.

Additional Exam/Certification Information

Authorization Form
NAHRO sends certification exam results only to the individual participant unless authorized by that participant to also send the results to the employer agency. Individual registrants must complete and sign the authorization section of the registration form in order to be registered for the exam. Each authorization requires a separate registration form.

Receiving Your Certification
Candidates who have achieved a passing score on the NAHRO PHM, SHM or SPHM Certification Examinations will be certified as either a Public Housing Manager, Section 8 Housing Manager or a Senior Professional Housing Manager respectively. After the designated exam has been scored and all registration fees are paid, a certificate and certification pin for the appropriate designation will be mailed within six weeks. No scores or acknowledgment of pass/fail status will be given over the telephone under any circumstances.

Exam Retakes
Candidates who may be unsuccessful with the PHM, SHM or SPHM exams may retake them as many times as necessary within a two-year timeframe. Registration is required for each administration of the examination.
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