Pearl, MSMay 29–30, 2014

Over the past several years, homeless systems have experienced a cultural shift. It’s changed how we interact with our clients. Network with other agencies. Do our work. And manage our programs. All because of the data being studied and the changes that it instigates. For two days, MUTEH member agencies will gather together. And Mississippi’s homeless systems will evolve as a result. Elevate homeless systems. End homelessness in our state.

Ledger Parker, Program Director

Welcome

MUTEH’S 2014

ELEVATEHomeless Systems Workshop

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ConferenCe sChedule day oneThursday, May 29

9:15am - 10:00amBreakfast Provided

Registration (Lobby)

10:00am - 11:25am MUTEH Annual Meeting, Annual Report, Continuum of Care Presentation, MUTEH, Inc. (meeting rm 3)

11:30am-12:30amLunch Provided

Point-In-Time Homeless Count Data Presentation & Best Practices, Ledger Parker & Reggie Glenn (meeting rm 3)

Session 112:45pm-1:45pm Ethics, Chris Wilkes (rm 109)

Equal Housing, Courtney Choi & Charles Lee, MS Center for Justice (rm 108)

Session 22:00pm-3:00pm Financial Recovery, Heather Lightman, Woodforest National

Bank (rm 109)AWARDS: Data Analysis Affecting Program Management, Ledger Parker (rm 108)

Session 33:05pm-4:05pm AWARDS: Using Technology to Better Client Services,

Ledger Parker (rm 109)Financial Practices for Non-Profit Organizations, Louise Meyer & Alicia Parker (rm 108)

Session 44:10pm-5:10pm SOAR Training, Reginald Glenn (rm 109)

Social Work Option Administrative Option

ConferenCe sChedule day twoFriday, May 30

Session 59:00am-10:00amBreakfast Provided

Diversity in Homelessness: Being Culturally Competent in a Diverse Environment, Chris Wilkes (rm 109)ESG and CoC Funded Roundtable, Louise Meyer & Ledger Parker (rm 108)

Session 610:05am-11:05am Planning for Success: Short Term Planning and Case

Management, Chris Wilkes (rm 109)Continuum of Care Strategic Planning, Louise Meyer(rm 108)

11:10am-12:00pm Closing Session (meeting rm 3)

Social Work Option Administrative Option

ConferenCe sChedule session overviewSession 1Ethics, Christopher Wilkes, LCSW, CAADC, MUTEH MPHA Christopher Wilkes, LCSW will explore the idea of ethics by defining the social work standards for privacy and confidentiality, termination of services, and addressing unethical conduct of colleagues.Equal Housing, Courtney Choi & Charles Lee, Mississippi Center For JusticeIn this session, advocates from the Mississippi Center for Justice will address equal housing issues and provide practical information regarding the practices to ensure that people of various backgrounds obtain affordable housing options.

Session 2Financial Recovery, Heather Lightman, Woodforest National BankDuring this session, Heather Lightman (certified FDIC Money Smart Instructor) of Woodforest National Bank will introduce practical steps to evaluating a client’s financial situation, as well as developing and implementing a financial recovery plan.AWARDS: Data Analysis Affecting Program Management, Ledger Parker & Bethany LathamBeyond grant compliance and basic program reporting, what does your data tracking system give you? This session will demonstrate how appropriate data analysis can maximize the effectiveness of program processes by informing agency leadership and identifying gaps and successes in the services provided.

Session 3AWARDS: Using Technology to Better Client Services, Ledger Parker & Bethany LathamData entry and reporting employ a significant amount of staff time, so how can agencies utilize the processes to better help the clients they serve? This session will explore reports that should shape program processes, client confidentiality parameters, and define the data elements that tell your agency’s story.Financial Practices for Non-Profit Organizations, Louise Meyer & Alicia ParkerFinancial practices can either instill confidence from your funders and partners, or they can discourage potential funders from interacting (or continuing to support) your agency. This session will provide attendees with key fiscal processes to implement and questions that should be asked of every fiscal department. Feel free to bring any questions to ask the facilitators.

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ConferenCe sChedule session overviewSession 4SOAR Training, Reginald Glenn, MUTEH SOAR Local Lead During this session, participants will be informed about the purpose and history of SOAR, learn about the Social Security Process, and Fundamentals of the SOAR application process. This session will also serve as a pre-requisite introduction to those interested in MUTEH’s SOAR Online Training, a 4-6 week self-paced Curriculum training.

Session 5Diversity in Homelessness: Being Culturally Competent in a Diverse Environment, Christopher Wilkes, LCSW, CAADC, MUTEH MPHAChristopher Wilkes, LCSW, will explore the definition of cultural diversity, explain the importance of cultural competency and diversity awareness, plus explain standards of professional conduct relative to cultural competence in a diverse practice environment.ESG and CoC Funded Roundtable, Louise Meyer & Ledger ParkerThe HEARTH Act has changed the landscape in which we provide services. Are your agency’s processes up to date? What goals are MDA and HUD working toward? This session will allow agencies to share best practices, discuss barriers, and voice concern over funder requirements.

Session 6Planning For Success Short-Term Planning and Case Management, Christopher Wilkes, LCSW, CAADC, MUTEH MPHADuring this case management presentation, Christopher Wilkes, LCSW will discuss destabilizing factors contributing to homelessness, give focus to intervention planning, and explain the importance of thorough assessments in intervention planning.Continuum of Care Strategic Planning, Louise MeyerThis session will allow agency administrators to review the CoC Project application, set goals, and develop strategies for upcoming continuum committee work.

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Classroom108

O�ces

Terrace

Lobby/Breakout

Staging/Storage

Kitchen

Lounge

O�ces

Auditorium

Meeting Room 1

Meeting Room 2

Meeting Room 3

Lobby

ReceptionTerrace

Men’s

Men’s

Conf.Women’s

Women’s

Classroom110A

Classroom110B

Classroom106

Classroom104

Classroom105

Classroom107

Classroom109

Clyde Muse Center facility map

Rooms reserved forElevate Workshop

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