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Maintenance Personnel’s Role in Reporting Residents Suspected of Engaging in High Clutter or Demonstrating Hoarding Tendencies Webinar - Rescheduled
Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MDT
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Maintenance Personnel’s Role in Reporting Residents Suspected of Engaging in High Clutter or Demonstrating Hoarding Tendencies Webinar

Instructor: Ruben Rivera-Jackman

This webinar addresses the impact of the new DSM-V hoarding criteria on preventive hoarding and intervention efforts. The interactive didactic presentation will provide specific intervention techniques, discuss the importance of maintenance personnel collaboration with housing management, and coordinating pest control, and other professionals to support residents in recovery and removal of clutter that may cause safety issues or potential lease violation. There will be a basic overview of the Uniformed Inspection Form, and general guidelines to consider when inspecting a unit and high clutter and hoarding clues to look for when conducting a home visit to complete a work order.

Attendees will be able to:

  1. Define hoarding disorder (DSM-V)
  2. Enhanced awareness of hoarding behaviors, symptoms and clues.
  3. Distinguish the difference between a collector, high clutter and a person with hoarding tendencies.
  4. Identify tips for responding to and assisting residents.
  5. Understand the legal framework and responsibilities under reasonable accommodation.

Members: $75      Non-Members: $125

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