What should you do with day labor or seasonal work in HMIS?
Some clients may have additional income this summer from day labor or seasonal jobs, and this should be recorded as increased income in HMIS!
Like other Earned Income, temporary or seasonal employment does not require HMIS documentation or verification. If monthly amounts vary, you and the client can estimate an average or expected monthly income from the position. Work with your clients to record the most accurate income information possible in HMIS.
If a position ends at the end of the season, note the day you found out about a new level of income to support the HMIS side of data entry. You can always refer to
Part II of our Sub-assessments Guide or give us a call!