Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Siletz news / (Siletz, OR) 199?-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 2005)
TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Rental Assistance Program Update (AKA Housing Vouchers Program) Did the program’s name change? Not yet. The name and titles of the staff in this program may change soon. Why would the name change? Because the Siletz Tribal Housing De partment (STHD) no longer has vouch ers as some public housing authorities have. We are funded by the Native Amer ican Housing Assistance and Self- Determination Act (NAHASDA) to pro vide rental assistance to 75 participants. Is rental assistance available? At this time, we are completely leased up. Do you accept new applications? Yes, we still accept applications for our waiting list. The following is a complete application: Complete and signed ap plication; copies of Social Security cards for each member who will live in the household; income verification, if any, for each adult household member (i.e., pay stubs, award letters, etc.); and expense verification, if any (i.e. child What if the applicant is receiv- ing or has received help? The appli cant may provide documentation through a legitimate program showing completion of a program or proof of participation in a program. The appli cant will be placed on the active wait ing list at the date of application. Note: The applicant must complete the legiti mate program within 12 months of the date of application. What are tenant checks? Why are they done? Tenant checks are confirmed online through Happy Tenant software. This site is for housing authority use only. We complete a tenant check for each adult member of the household. How long does an applicant stay on the active waiting list? At this time, we have 87 applicants and estimate a wait of four years from the date of the Pat O'Connor, president of Oregon Coast Community College, stands in front of the checks that have been given by the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund to OCCC over the past 18 months. He thanks the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds Casino Resort for their continued support of higher education in Lincoln County. application as long as an applicant is corresponding to annual updates. When are annual updates and why do applicants need to do this? Annual updates are sent out in July. The applicant has 30 days to respond. If the applicant does not respond by the dead Intern with Oregon Dept of Education line, he/she will be removed from the Want to Make a Difference in Oregon Schools? active waiting list and placed in inac tive status. As a result, those who want to remain on the active waiting list will respond and those who do not will not respond. care, etc.). We will verify your crimi nal background and tenant check. Why does STHD check criminal backgrounds? To be eligible for the Rental Assistance Program, the appli cant may not have engaged in any criminal violent or criminal drug- related activities for two years prior to the date of the application. For example, if an applicant applies Jan. 1, 2005, and there was a criminal drug-related activity on March 2, 2003, listed on the criminal background check, a letter of ineligi bility will be mailed to the applicant. What if the update is mailed to the previous/invalid address? It’s the applicant’s responsibility to update the Rental Assistance Program with his/her mailing address. Can homeowners apply for the Rental Assistance Program? No. We assist our participants with rent, not mortgages or land leases. Are you interested in communica tions, speechwriting, minority issues, youth advising, or policy research? Work with top Oregon administra tors through high-quality volunteer internships with a high level of inde pendence and responsibility. Apply now for spring semester internships in: Community Relations and Education Policy • • Coordinate youth, minority, and pro fessional educator advisory teams Create stronger ties between schools and communities in Oregon If you have any rental assistance questions, contact Angela Martin or Marci Simmons at 541-444-8314 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1314; by e-mail at angelam@ctsi.nsn.us or marcis@ctsi.nsn.us; in writing at P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549; or in person at 555 Tolowa Court in Siletz. Communications and Marketing • • Superintendent Susan Castillo Media work, opinion editorials, and letters for local newspapers Special Education • • School for the Deaf School for the Blind Policy and Research • • Analyze federal legislation and its impact on state and local policy Build an educational research library School Funding/Finance and Accounting • • Help ensure schools are funded adequately Validate audits for school districts and ESDs Internship work schedules are flex ible and require a minimum of 15 hours per week. ODE will work with students and their academic advisors to arrange credit. Interested applicants should sub mit a resume and a completed intern ship application. For more information about intern ships and a to get a copy of the intern ship application, please visit www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/ internship/. February 2005 • Siletz News • 9
