Housing Placement Training

July 15, 2026, August 4, 2026, August 25, 2026

Training Description:

Develop the skills to effectively manage housing placements in HIFIS from start to finish. This practical training guides participants through each stage of the Housing Placement process, including initiating a placement, documenting housing search efforts, securing housing, completing move-ins, recording follow-up activities, and closing cases with a final follow-up.

Participants will also explore the Housing Loss Prevention and Building Services Work Orders modules, with a focus on accurate data entry and reporting requirements for Reaching Home-funded organizations delivering Housing Attainment services.

NOTE: HIFIS training is provided for staff at End Homelessness Winnipeg's HIFIS utilizing partner agencies free of charge.

Prerequisites:

Valid PHIA Certificate (Direct Version), Signed HIFIS User Pledge, and Client Information training, or recent experience using HIFIS.
Client Information training, or recent experience using HIFIS.

Schedule:

July 15, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Aug 04, 2024, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Aug 25, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Format:

In Person

Training Focus:

Documenting housing placement attempts accurately and consistently
Recording successful housing placements from intake through move-in
Managing participant follow-up and case documentation after housing placement
Delivering and documenting Housing Loss Prevention services
Creating and managing Building Services Work Orders
Applying HIFIS data entry requirements to support participant housing outcomes
Maintaining accurate records to support reporting and Reaching Home program compliance

Who Should Attend?

HIFIS Users providing housing supports to participants

Trainer:

Tushar Raichura - HIFIS Stakeholder Relations and Support (HIFIS Trainer)

Trainer Bio:

Tushar Raichura has been working as the HIFIS Trainer at End Homelessness Image of Tushar Winnipeg for the last three years and has engaged in developing and training workflows and documentation with various organizations throughout his IT Career. For the past 26 years Tushar has worked as an IT specialist with various individuals, community groups and organizations. Following a contract with St Amant Centre where Tushar had the privilege of working with the disability community, he decided to return to school. He completed the Urban and Inner-City Studies Program in 2022 and joined End Homelessness Winnipeg shortly thereafter.

Tushar has a specific interest in decolonization and policies that drive the intersection of poverty and homelessness. Tushar grew up in Winnipeg having immigrated from Uganda with his family at a young age. Before becoming an IT specialist, Tushar worked in the retail sector, and as a dog trainer for many years. Tushar possesses excellent communication skills and has been told he is able to explain complex "program matter' in a clear way that is accessible to anyone. In his spare time, Tushar enjoys spending time with his beloved canine friend Willow, playing the guitar and hanging out with friends.