NJHSA Membership Directory Now Available
The Network is pleased to announce that a Membership Directory is now available to all members. The directory lists member agencies by state and includes agency name, address, phone number, website, CEO and CEO's email address. The directory is located in the Resource Library in the
Members Only
section of the
NJHSA website
and entitled NJHSA Membership Directory. Please email
Megan
for logins. The directory will be updated monthly.
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Telemental Health Training
Participate in the September NJHSA TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) course, (at a highly discounted price to NJHSA members) as a live interactive webinar and earn 9 CE hours.
Providing behavioral health services by video or phone can significantly overcome barriers to access as well as increase counseling income for your bottom line. The option of telemental health can improve client centered care, care coordination, and the satisfaction of both clients and clinicians. Technology is currently part of clinicians' daily activities. However, the competencies of online counseling are not as obvious as they may seem.
Learn more here
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PAYS OFF
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C&A Benefits NJHSA National Network Health Plan
The NJHSA National Network Health Plan is designed to give the member agencies of NJHSA a comprehensive and affordable healthcare solution that meets all the compliance requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). By offering affordable coverage, along with proactive cost containment and employee wellness features, member agencies can strategically manage healthcare costs while still maximizing benefits for their employees. Through NJHSA and
C&A Benefits Group,
your agency can enjoy:
- Flexible, level-funded medical plans
- Integrated Wellness with Deductible Credits
- Premium Savings of 5-15%
- Value-added Benefits to save on Employee out of pocket costs
- Pre-negotiated Economies of Scale Pricing!
Join Founder, Christina King on
Wednesday, July 24th at 2pm ET
to learn more! Register via the
Members Only
section of the NJHSA website. Email
Megan
for logins.
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24 Hour Fitness -
NEW MEMBER AGENCY BENEFIT
We are excited to announce our new partnership with
24 Hour Fitness
, offering special pricing to your US employees and their families & friends! Enrolling is easy! Login to the
Members Only
section of the
NJHSA website
and visit the Member Benefit Details page to access the enrollment link and codes or stop in your local club and bring your company ID, badge or business card to get started!
24 Hour Fitness Membership Offers:
- Friendly & experienced staff
- Personal Training *added fee
- Group Exercise classes including Zumba, spin/24cycle, Body Pump & many more
- Kids Club available at many locations
- Corporate rate discount applies to friends & Family for add ons
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JAAN Joins the Network via the NJHSA Membership Incentive Referral Program
The
Jewish Addiction Awareness Network
has joined NJHSA! JAAN was established in Orange County, CA by Marla Kaufman after her family's experience with addiction. Since launching in 2016, JAAN has been partnering with organizations to bring addiction and recovery into light so that stigma surrounding the disease can be shattered and replaced with hope, understanding and compassion. The Network is pleased to welcome JAAN and to announce that
Jewish Child & Family Service of Chicago
will receive one complimentary registration for an upcoming NJHSA Conference after their successful referral of JAAN to NJHSA.
Consider other Jewish human service agencies in your community and invite them to join in an exploratory conversation with a member of the NJHSA membership committee and/or NJHSA staff.
Make your referrals today! A successful referral results in a complimentary conference registration. Contact
Karen Rosen
, Director, NJHSA Membership Services via email or phone at 201-977-2614.
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In Shifra's Arms Joins the Network, A New Resource for Your Community
In Shifra’s Arms
is a member of the Network! In Shifra's Arms is the only Jewish American organization catering to women with unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. They offer compassionate and tangible services from the first trimester through the baby’s first birthday, in addition to caring and sensitive follow-up in cases of miscarriage or abortion. The Network is excited to welcome In Shifra's Arms and encourages agencies to share this resource with their communities.
Learn more about the services and support they offer
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Room Rate:
$249
(The room rate will be honored three days post and prior, 10/30-11/6.)
Arizona Biltmore Update
:
Renovations will be taking place during our gathering. This should not affect sleeping or meeting rooms. Due to the scheduled project, we are happy to offer a reduced room rate than originally quoted.
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Executives Networking Forum
Responding to Change: Spotlight on Financial Health& Sustainability
Arizona Biltmore | Phoenix
November 2nd-4th
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Member agency executives and senior staff are invited to join the 2019 NJHSA Executives’ Networking Forum. The gathering is an opportunity for executive professional leadership to explore critical concerns affecting member agencies and to maximize opportunities for networking and peer learning.
This year’s theme is
Responding to Change: Spotlight on Financial Health and Sustainability
. Together, the executives of the Network will explore the significant changes impacting the Jewish human service sector including an increasing number of mergers and partnerships, social enterprise efforts, increased competition, and the changing models of traditional funding streams.
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**Early bird registration ends September 27th.**
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Advocacy Webinar
Protect the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Tuesday, July 23
rd
- 2pm ET
Join the Network for a webinar with
Jewish Women International
(JWI) and the
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(NCADV) about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This landmark piece of legislation, which authorizes programs to support criminal justice and community-based responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, is up for reauthorization. VAWA impacts our agencies and our clients in multiple ways. Learn about the Act, what reauthorization means for your agency, and what YOU can do to get involved. Join us to hear how to mobilize and raise your voice in support of this critical legislation.
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Increased Social Welfare Services for
Holocaust Survivors
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), announced the results of the organization’s negotiations this year with the German Government on behalf of Jewish Holocaust survivors. The most recent negotiations resulted in a €44 million increase (approximately $50 million) over last year in funding for social welfare services for Holocaust survivors. This brings the total global allocation for 2020 for social welfare services funded by Germany to €524 million (over $587 million).
Read more here
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NJHSA Submits Public Comment - Oppose Lowering Poverty Threshold
Last month, NJHSA submitted a public comment together with JFNA and JCPA to oppose a recent proposal by the Office and Management and Budget which would lower the poverty threshold, effectively making millions of Americans ineligible for programs like Medicaid and SNAP. This change could result in the denial of benefits for millions of individuals who are truly in need of assistance and have a significant impact upon the Jewish community, Jewish agencies, employees, and clients.
Read the comment here
. Thank you to those agencies who submitted comments as well!
Click here to tell Congress: Don’t shrink the poverty line
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Creative Arts Interventions for Older Adults with a History of Trauma
Thursday, July 25th - 1pm ET
- Innovative person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) creative arts programs for older adults
- How PCTI creative arts programs can address the mental, physical, and cognitive health and well-being of older adults with a history of trauma
- PCTI creative arts programs that have been successfully implemented for Holocaust survivors
- Strategies for implementing PCTI creative arts programs
Visit the Calls & Webinars page in the
Members Only
section of the NJHSA website to access registration.
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JFS Buffalo Welcomes New CEO, Dr. Molly Carr
Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County
has appointed Dr. Molly Carr, Ph.D. as the agency’s new President and CEO. Dr. Carr has more than ten years of experience in the non-profit human services sector in the Greater Buffalo area including six years as Executive Director at Journey’s End Refugee Services, a Buffalo-based resettlement agency, and she recently worked nationally and internationally for acclaimed refugee resettlement organizations. Dr. Carr will succeeds Marlene A. Schillinger, who is retiring after 25 years as President and CEO of Jewish Family Service. The Network is pleased to welcome Dr. Molly Carr!
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2019 CMS National Training Program Workshops
The 2019
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services'
National Training Program workshops will take place in 5 cities this summer beginning in late July. You're invited to attend at the location and days of your choice to meet your schedule and learning needs. The workshops in Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco; CA and Chicago, IL will be 2½ days long. In Arlington, TX and Providence, RI, the workshops will be 3 full days. Agendas vary slightly in each city.
Learn more and register here
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2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book
The 30th edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book is now available. The book begins by exploring how America’s child population — and the American childhood experience — has changed since 1990. And there’s some good news to share: Of the 16 areas of child well-being tracked across four domains — health, education, family and community and economic well-being — 11 have improved since the Foundation published its first Data Book 30 editions ago.
Learn more and view the data book here
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CALLS & WEBINARS
Monday, July 15th – 3pm ET
- Marketing & Communications Professionals Affinity Group Call – Networking: How We Can be a Resource for Each Other in the NJHSA Network
Wednesday, July 17th – 1pm ET
- Workforce Development Professionals Affinity Group Call – JFCS Pittsburgh’s Immigrant Workforce Program
Tuesday, July 23rd – 2pm ET
- Advocacy Webinar – Protect the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Wednesday, July 24th – 2pm ET
- Update on NJHSA National Network Health Plan
Thursday, July 25th – 1pm ET
- Home Health Care Agency Administrators Affinity Group Call – Providing Services to Clients with Cognitive Impairment
Wednesday, July 31st – 1:30pm ET
- Volunteer Professionals Affinity Group Call – Creating New Opportunities to Recruit/Work with Family/Youth (Doing Good Together)
Tuesday, August 6th - 2pm ET
Learn about the 2019 NJHSA Pillar of Excellence award winning, nationally recognized program, On the Go and how it has made positive impact on the San Diego community through continuous program innovation, use of technology and funding diversification including Charitable Adult Rides & Services car donation program. Understand the basics of the program design and bring fresh ideas to your community.
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**Recorded calls and presentations can be found in the Members Only section in Calls & Webinars or the Resource Library, respectively. **
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Affinity Groups are for designed for member agency professionals and lay leaders. Others interested are encouraged to contact
Megan
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JFNA Accepting Proposals for Holocaust Survivor Services
The Network is pleased to collaborate with the Jewish Federations of North America and its Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care on release of the following Request for Proposals.
JFNA's Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care seeks funding proposals for the expansion of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed services for Holocaust survivors throughout the United States. In order to reach more local agencies, the Center is only accepting applications from organizations that have never previously received direct funding from JFNA's federal grant program. Organizations that do or do not receive funding from the Claims Conference are eligible to apply.
Learn more here
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Working for a Jewish human service agency is a highly rewarding career.
A listing of open positions at member agencies can be found
here
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Member agencies are welcome to post career opportunities with the Network
as a benefit of membership. Positions will be posted for 90 days.
Non-members may post positions for 60 days for a fee. Email
Megan
to learn more.
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Interested in featuring your agency in the July edition of MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS?
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