Start using HIFIS right... NOW!
HIFIS 4 has over 600 individual user rights that can be configured in countless combinations.
This can be completely overwhelming for communities that are new to HIFIS.
This Quick Start series provides a starting point for communities to quickly dive into using HIFIS.
Over time, your needs will evolve beyond this series, but so too will your familiarity with HIFIS.
Quick Start Training for Front Line Staff
Need to get your staff using HIFIS today? We have ready-made training available for your team. It doesn't cover every aspect of HIFIS, but it does cover the important pieces
Shelter Worker Training
Quick Start Training
Shelter worker? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; shelter operations; providing goods, services, and group activities; the VI-SPDAT assessment; incidents, turnaways, and service restrictions; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 4 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average shelter worker; your shelter may do things somewhat differently.
Shelter-Based Case Manager Training
Quick Start Training
Case manager in a shelter? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; shelter operations; case management; providing goods, services, and group activities; the VI-SPDAT assessment; incidents, turnaways, and service restrictions; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 4.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average shelter-based case manager; your shelter may do things somewhat differently.
Housing-Based Case Manager Training
Quick Start Training
Housing-based case manager? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; case management; the housing search process; VAT & SPDAT assessments; goods and financial assistance; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 4 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average housing-based case management worker; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Outreach Worker Training
Quick Start Training
Outreach worker? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; providing goods, services, and group activities; outreach mapping; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 2.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for a typical outreach worker; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Outreach ICM Training
Quick Start Training
Outreach intensive case manager (ICM)? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; case management; providing goods and services; outreach mapping; the VI-SPDAT, SPDAT, and VAT; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 3.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for a typical outreach ICM; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Supportive Housing Worker Training
Quick Start Training
Supportive housing worker? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, financial and health information, and other client information; case management; VAT & SPDAT assessments; appointments; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 3.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average supportive housing worker; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Day Program Worker Training
Quick Start Training
Day program worker? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; providing goods, services, and group activities; the VI-SPDAT assessment; incidents; service restrictions; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 3 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average day program worker; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Day Program Case Manager Training
Quick Start Training
Do you provide non-residential case management? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; case management; providing goods, services, and group activities; the VI-SPDAT assessment; incidents; service restrictions; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 3.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average day program case manager; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.
Prevention Worker Training
Quick Start Training
Prevention worker? Get HIFIS training! This training covers: logging in and accessing HIFIS; adding clients, consent, families, and other client information; housing loss prevention; providing goods, services, and group activities; the VI-SPDAT assessment; incidents; service restrictions; and running reports.
Total learning time is about 3.5 hours.
Note that this is generic training for an average prevention worker; your service provider may do things somewhat differently.