Overview

The Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix (ASSM) measures various domains of life and is beneficial to those who may have multiple factors contributing to their homelessness or need for shelter, services, or substance abuse recovery. The ASSM assists adults in need of improving their life skills.


This assessment is available in many programs within Clarity and may be required of clients (or only the Head of Household when working with a household) at the project start and anytime there has been a change to their homelessness situation. 


The tool helps: 

  • Case managers have a better understanding of their clients, their needs, and their life skills.
  • Case managers make informed decisions regarding case planning and interventions.
  • Improve outcomes for participants.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different programs.

Accessing the Assessment

To locate the ASSM, go to the Assessments tab in the program-level navigation. Select START next to "Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix (ASSM)" to begin.


Completing the Assessment

The assessment has various picklists, with each answer in a picklist having a corresponding point value. Immediately following the assessment, a score and a recommendation are made:


Data Collection Fields

In the "Assessment Date" field, enter the date the assessment was completed. Then, enter the option that best fits the client's current status or situation for each topic listed below.


files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/SSMatrix_UsingHMISBenchmarkProgress_Arizona.pdf

Arizona-Self-Sufficiency-Matrix-Printable.pdf


Data FieldTypeSelection Options

Housing/Shelter

Picklist

Employment

Picklist

Income

Picklist

Food

Picklist

Does Client Have Children?On / Off Toggle

If toggled "on," the following three data fields will be made visible.

Child CarePicklist
Children's EducationPicklist
Parenting SkillsPicklist

Adult Education

Picklist

Health Care

Picklist

Life Skills

Picklist

Family Relations

Picklist

Transportation and Mobility

Picklist
Community InvolvementPicklist

Legal

Picklist

Mental Health

Picklist

Substance Abuse

Picklist

Safety

Picklist

Disabilities

Picklist

Credit History

Picklist

Debt/Savings/Assets

Picklist
Private On / Off Toggle


Contact Us

If you need help, or wish to offer suggestions or feedback, please contact the Cincinnati/Hamilton County HMIS support team at HMISsupport@end-homelessness.org or by calling 513-263-2790 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday (excluding holidays).


When contacting HMIS Support about a particular client, please do not send sensitive personally identifiable information (Sensitive PII) through email, such as full name, social security number, or any other information used to determine a person's identification. Instead, please send the Clarity Unique Identifier found on the client's Clarity Profile page. You can use the messaging system in Clarity if you need to send sensitive personally identifying information.