In this Week's Edition
News
Save the Date - Members Meeting Feb. 2nd
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New Jersey Gets $42M More
in Federal Aid for Rental Assistance
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Governor Murphy Extends
Public Health Emergency Declaration
and Tightens Vaccine Requirements
in High Risk Congregate Settings
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COLA Increases Bring Bigger Social Security,
SSI Checks On The Way
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Challenges of Homelessness In the US
NJ Prepares for Annual Point-in-Time Count
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Examining "Functional Zero" and
Chronic Homelessness in Bergen County
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DMHAS Updates Includes
New Funding Resources
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Place Your Order for
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
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COVID Safety Guidance from State of NJ and Free PCR Home Testing Opportunities
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FCC Launches Affordable
Connectivity Program
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NJ Human Services Highlights
Wireless Devices Pilot Program for
Eligible Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents
Resources & Virtual Forums
Leveraging Innovation and Technology
to Care for People Who Use Drugs:
Strategies from the Field
January 25, 2022
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New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman
Show Us the Money: How Nursing Homes Hide Profits While Claiming Losses
and How This Impacts Resident Care
Jan. 25, 2022
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National Housing Conference Webinar
Bridging the Gap Between Health and Housing
January 27, 2022
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SAMHSA Discussion on Helping
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents
February 3, 2022
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FHLBNY 2022 AHP & HDP®
Virtual Training Seminars
February 2022
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The NJAAW Housing Series Webinars
February 2022
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Trainings from the NJ Division on Civil Rights
January 2022 - February 2022
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Next SHA
Members Meeting
(Annual Meeting)
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Next SHA
Developers Meeting
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NLIHC Virtual Housing
Policy Forum 2022
March 22-23, 2022
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Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the availability of 15 units of supportive housing at Elmwood Square, a brand-new residential community in Plainfield, NJ. These units are designated for people with physical disabilities. Each unit features two bedrooms. All units will have Section 8 Project Based vouchers.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide on-site social services 20 hours each week. For more information, please contact Catholic Charities at 973-266-7978 or ElmwoodSquare@ccannj.org.
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More housing to be posted on SHA website by Friday
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To apply, forward a cover letter and resume electronically to: MAHS.HR-Resumes@dhs.nj.gov. You must include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email.
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Triple C Housing, Inc and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as an Assistant Development Specialist. We are recruiting a full-time AmeriCorps member to be a part of our team for 10 months. The position will remain open until filled. The exact start and end date of the contract position is confirmed by the Member Agreement of Participation that will require signature prior to the start of service. This is an AmeriCorps position and the individual selected to serve is not considered to be an employee of Triple C Housing, Inc or LISC.
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The Boggs Center at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Program Development Specialist. This position will work in collaboration with Boggs Center Leadership, The NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, and other stakeholders and coordinate the planning, organization, and development activities of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Direct Support Professional Capacity Building project.
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If you would like to express your interest in this position or would like to nominate a candidate, please send a cover letter and resume to Joe Duffy, President-Executive Search at joe@dcm-associates.com or Dennis C. Miller, Founder & Chairman at dennis@dcm-associates.com.
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Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (JFS) provides vital community support and assistance through outpatient mental health counseling, senior services home visitation services, special needs and family support programs, volunteer programs, Holocaust survivors' programs, employment readiness and career counseling, and more.
If you would like to express your interest in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Allan Weisberg, Managing Director at allan@dcm-associates.com. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further or would like to recommend a candidate, please contact Dennis C. Miller, Founder & Chairman at dennis@dcm-associates.com or by phone at 201.956.1810.
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SHA Welcomes New Members In 2022
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Save the Date!
SHA Annual Member Meeting - February 2, 2022 10:00am
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Meeting Discussion:
Special Topic: The ABCs of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Guest Speakers:
Marina Rubina, Architect
Founder, Princeton Progressive Action Group
Dean Dafis
Mayor of Maplewood
State Updates Include:
Harry Reyes
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
and more...
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New Jersey Gets $42M More
in Federal Aid for Rental Assistance
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The Murphy Administration announced an additional $42 million from the U.S. Treasury issued for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The Federal redeployment of funds was due in part to New Jersey being 2nd in the nation behind California in successfully getting funds out to the most vulnerable renters and allocating unspent funds from federal sources.
Prior to the announcement, Governor Phil Murphy delivered the annual State of the State address which centered on affordability and pandemic recovery. (InsiderNJ, January 13, 2022)
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Governor Murphy Extends Public Health
Emergency Declaration and Tightens Vaccine Requirements in High Risk Congregate Settings
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy reinstated a Public Health Emergency, effective immediately, in order to ensure that the State is able to respond to the continued threat of COVID-19 and the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Executive Order No. 280 declares a Public Health Emergency and restates the existing State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing state agencies and departments to utilize state resources to assist the State’s healthcare system and affected communities responding to and recovering from COVID-19 cases. Executive Order No. 281 continues Executive Orders Nos. 111, 112, and 207, allows Executive Orders Nos. 251, 252, 253, 264, and 271 to remain in effect, and extends various regulatory actions taken by the departments in response to COVID-19.
On January 19, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 283, requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster dose. This impacts many settings, including but not limited to: licensed community residences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) (e.g., group homes and supervised apartments); certified day programs for individuals with I/DD and TBI; and Support Coordination Agencies.
All covered workers employed in high risk congregate settings have until February 16, 2022 to obtain their first dose of the primary series of a COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof that they are up-to-date with their vaccination by March 30, 2022. Additionally, covered workers currently submitting to COVID-19 testing pursuant to Executive Order No. 252 should continue to submit to testing once or twice weekly until they submit adequate proof that they are up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Covered workers will no longer be permitted to submit to testing as an alternative to vaccination, except for circumstances where an exemption from vaccination is granted by their employer for a qualifying medical disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or sincerely held religious belief pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Covered workers granted an exemption must continue testing once or twice weekly as required by Executive Order No. 252, released in the Summer of 2021.
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COLA Increases Bring Bigger Social Security,
SSI Checks On The Way
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Millions of Americans with disabilities are seeing a big bump in their Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits. The change applies to SSI payments beginning Dec. 30 and Social Security benefits paid this month. The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2022. Increased payments to approximately 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2021. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits)
The increase is due to an annual automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, which is tied to inflation and is based on the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. This year’s COLA is the largest it’s been since 1982.
For individuals receiving SSI, the maximum federal benefit for 2022 will rise to $841 per month. The figure is $1,261 for couples. Actual payments could be higher since some states contribute more.
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Challenges of Homelessness In the US
NJ Prepares for Annual Point-in-Time Count
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The Covid pandemic caused a surge in housing costs and a rise in unemployment, leaving nearly 600,000 Americans unhoused in 2020. So how is the U.S. addressing the homelessness crisis and can the current housing first policy approach solve it? CNBC examines this story in the following video report.
“What people don’t typically realize when they walk past a person who’s homeless is that this person is costing taxpayers a lot of money,” said Sam Tsemberis, chief executive officer at Pathways Housing First Institute.
In 2019, New York City spent a record-breaking $3 billion to support its homeless population. California is also expected to break its record, allocating $4.8 billion to the same issue over the next two years. Despite the rising budget, overall homelessness in the U.S. has improved by only 10% compared with 2007. It’s even worse for certain subgroups, such as individual homelessness, which dropped by only 1% in the same period.
“Right now, we are trending in the wrong direction,” said Anthony Love, interim executive director at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. “The state of homelessness is pretty tenuous, and there are some small increases that are taking place across the board.” (CNBC, January 7, 2022).
How New Jersey is working to address homelessness with annual point-in-time count:
NJCounts is the annual Point-in-Time Count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in New Jersey. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the count takes place during the last 10 days of January (this year on January 26, 2022) and identifies those persons residing in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, safe havens and living on the streets or other locations not fit for dwelling. In New Jersey, NJCounts is coordinated on a single day across the state allowing for comparable data across all communities from year to year. Monarch Housing Associates has coordinated NJCounts since 2014 as commissioned by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Monarch is proud to partner with local governments, service providers, community advocates and volunteers to conduct NJCounts as we work to collect critical data that assists communities in developing a deeper understanding of the need as they work to end homelessness.
In this role Monarch supports NJCounts through the following activities:
- Prepare the annual survey;
- Provide training to community members on the PIT and survey completion;
- Organize data collection;
- Analyze survey results; and
- Prepare the final NJCounts reports.
Monarch has worked alongside all 21 counties in New Jersey to evaluate and identify ways to improve the data collection process as well as bring in new community partners to enhance the NJCounts process.
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Examining "Functional Zero" and
Chronic Homelessness in Bergen County
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Despite the presence of COVID-19, officials in Bergen County are nevertheless hoping that this year, as it has in the five previous years, the county will have reached “functional zero” for chronic homelessness and veteran homelessness. Functional Zero is a metric created by the nonprofit Community Solutions. It includes a definition for ending chronic homelessness, which is the same as the federal government’s definition, as well as a definition for ending veteran homelessness, which deviates from the federal government’s definition. Far from meaning the county is not experiencing homelessness, the formula essentially assures that capacity exists to house everyone within a prioritized category relatively quickly. Bergen is one of only three jurisdictions that have met these benchmarks for both chronic (defined by HUD as long-term homelessness caused by disability) and veteran homelessness, according to Community Solutions, the nonprofit that has been partnering with localities to provide support as they reach these goals.
“I think what they’re doing effectively is breaking down a problem to manageable proportions,” says Diane Riley, executive director of the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey. “They tried to make it as easy as possible for [unhoused] people to talk to one group of people and have them do the legwork.”
As with the 97 other jurisdictions that have partnered with Community Solutions to achieve this goal, the first step was to create a detailed list of everyone experiencing homelessness within the vulnerable communities in question. Called a “by-name list” by Community Solutions, it also includes history of homelessness, health issues and other needs. People are given scores to prioritize how much support they will need — people with higher scores may be triaged to permanent supportive housing, whereas a person with a lower score “just needs a little help to get back on their feet,” Orlando says.
Diane Riley, Executive Director of the Supportive Housing Network of New Jersey, says that for communities that don’t have adequate resources to house vulnerable populations quickly, it still makes sense to work on organizing data, the work that Bergen has been doing through Built For Zero. “You have to look at what can you do,” Riley says. Otherwise, she says, “you wouldn’t do anything, that just leads to stagnation and no progress.” (Nextcity.org, January 13, 2021)
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DMHAS Updates Includes New Funding Resources
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New RFP For Opioid Treatment and Substance Exposed Infants
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to provide comprehensive array of services for opioid dependent pregnant women, their infants and family. The Integrated Opioid Treatment and Substance Exposed Infants (IOT-SEI) initiative will provide opioid use disorder treatment, prenatal and postpartum medical/obstetric services, care coordination, sober living arrangements, wraparound services, intensive case management and recovery supports.
This initiative will focus on three of the five major timeframes when intervention in the life of the Substance Exposed Infants (SEI) can reduce potential harm of prenatal substance exposure: the prenatal phase, the birth event, and neonatal phase. IOT-SEI will ensure barriers to services for opioid dependent pregnant women are alleviated through integrated care that includes a multi-services approach that best serves the needs of pregnant women and their infants. The IOT-SEI will ensure that the services provided ensure diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural and linguistic competence to the target population.
The overall goal of the IOT-SEI is to promote maternal health, improve birth outcomes, reduce the risks and adverse consequences of prenatal substance exposure and promote the sustainable recovery for each woman and her family. The IOT-SEI will continually assess and utilize demographic data of participants’’ catchment area in its development and delivery of programming, evaluation, and treatment outcomes to ensure it is relevant to the population served. Additionally, the awardee will analyze data to implement strategies to increase program participation and combat the reluctance of opioid dependent women in accessing services.
DMHAS will provide total annualized funding up to $1,300,000 subject to State appropriations. DMHAS anticipates making one (1) award to establish an IOT-SEI program in one of the following counties: Morris, Passaic, Sussex or Warren. The IOT-SEI funding was awarded in 2017 through the RFP process with five (5) providers receiving awards. In State Fiscal Year 2021, one of the awardees located in the Northern counties chose not to renew their contract. DMHAS is rebidding these services to serve one of the following counties: Morris, Passaic, Sussex or Warren county.
No Mandatory Bidders Conference.
Proposal Due Date – no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 16, 2022
Notify Date – March 11, 2022
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New Reimbursement Opportunity for
Reimbursement for Contracted MH providers
Attached please find information regarding DMHAS COVID-19 reimbursement program available to contracted MH not for profit providers.
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CSS Training Available
Registration for the Spring 2022 CSS 9-Week training series is still open. This training is for CSS direct care staff, clinicians, and RNs who have never taken the 9-week CSS training through the Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP).
The series will be preceded by our CSS Orientation Modules now available on our online (Canvas) learning platform. They provide an overview of CSS admissions and documentation processes, CSS services, and the golden thread of documentation. These modules are prerequisites for the training series and must be completed before starting the training in February 2022. If you have taken these modules previously, you will not need to retake them.
The series itself will be remote and begin the week of February 1, 2022. It will be a blend of synchronous Zoom meetings and asynchronous (independent) learning activities.
- Tuesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm from 2/1/2022-3/29
- Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 pm from 2/2/2022-3/30
- Thursdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm from 2/3/2022-3/31
*Remember, if you previously completed these modules, you will not need to retake them: however completing the prerequisite online modules is required before starting the training in February.
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RIOT Training Offering Educational Talks On The Opioid Crisis
RIOT (Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers) students provide FREE virtual 1-hour educational talks on the Opioid Crisis. Our target audience is community groups in the state of New Jersey. This talk gives a broad overview of the current US Opioid Crisis and includes a discussion of Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose Management, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Sign up for a presentation and together we can reduce stigma and educate our communities about addiction to save lives
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Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
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Starting January 18th, Americans can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits, in the ongoing effort to curb the latest, coronavirus surge.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
· Limit of one order per residential address
· One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
· Orders will ship free starting in late January
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It's especially important to get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed, or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. You should also get tested if you were recently at a large gathering where social distancing was hard to maintain and are not fully vaccinated or recently recovered, or if you must travel and are not fully vaccinated.
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FCC Launches Affordable Connectivity Program
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Below is information regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC's) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that provides discounts on internet service and the purchase of laptops, computers, and tablets for eligible households.
On December 31, the FCC launched the ACP. This program, created by Congress in the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, is a longer-term replacement for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure households can afford the internet connections they need for work, school, health care, and more.
The FCC also launched a toolkit of materials for partners to download and customize to meet their needs. More materials will be added in the coming weeks.
The ACP provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Enrollment in the ACP is now open for households with at least one member qualifying under any of the following criteria:
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Has an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
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Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline.
- Participates in tribal-specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
- Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income program.
The 9 million households fully enrolled in the EBB program as of December 31, 2021 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until March 1, 2022. More information about steps current EBB recipients must take to continue receiving the ACP benefit after March 1, 2022 will be available in the coming weeks.
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NJ Human Services Highlights Wireless Devices Pilot Program for Eligible Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents
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(TRENTON) – Noting the importance of expanding digital access for all, the New Jersey Department of Human Services is encouraging deaf and hard of hearing New Jersey residents to check their eligibility for a wireless devices pilot program that provides eligible residents with a free tablet or smartphone.
Since the pilot program launched this past August, residents have been supplied essential devices and are now able to access critical information, services and supports being delivered virtually through online platforms. This includes vital communication needs such as telehealth services, emergency information, telecommunications, and more. Those interested may check their eligibility and apply here.
The program is being administered by Human Services’ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) and supplies a limited number of wireless devices to eligible deaf and hard of hearing residents. For eligible applicants, devices are free of charge. There is a limit of one device per eligible household. The supply of devices is subject to availability and funding.
Individuals eligible for the pilot program must have an annual income of less than 400 percent of the federal poverty level, meaning that for a family of two, the income limit is $69,680. For a family of three, the limit is $87,840, and for a family of four the new income limit is $106,000. To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a New Jersey resident.
- Have a documented hearing loss verified through either an audiogram signed by a licensed audiologist; or a Certification of Disability attached to the application signed by a licensed audiologist, physician, or other professional verifying applicant’s hearing loss.
- Information supplied on the application must be clearly printed. The form must be signed by the applicant.
- Total combined household income must be less than 400 percent of the federal poverty level, which is based on the number of members in the household.
Interested individuals with any questions about eligibility are encouraged to visit here and fill out the requested information. Residents may also call 609-588-2648 or 800-792-8339 toll free in New Jersey. For additional information on the wireless devices pilot project, please visit here.
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Resources & Virtual Forums
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Leveraging Innovation and Technology to Care for
People Who Use Drugs: Strategies from the Field
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January 25, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Join on January 25 from 1-2 p.m. ET to hear from three experts in the field who have leveraged technology and virtual services to provide care for people who use drugs. We will highlight these innovative strategies and discuss resources and practices to overcome challenges related to implementing telehealth and technology-assisted supports.
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New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman
Show Us the Money: How Nursing Homes Hide Profits
While Claiming Losses and How This Impacts Resident Care
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January 25, 2022 | 10:00 AM ET
The New Jersey LTCO hosts a webinar with Ernest Tosh, an attorney and analyst who specializes in the relationship between nursing home finances and resident care. Using easy-to-understand graphics and explanations, Ernie will walk us through how nursing homes are able to report financial losses to regulators while actually funneling substantial funds to parent companies and other related parties. He will also explain how private equity is involved in some nursing homes’ operations and how all of these financial dynamics impact staffing and resident care. Finally, he will summarize existing financial reporting requirements and propose changes to achieve real, needed fiscal transparency for this industry.
When nursing home providers demand more public funding to solve staffing shortages and other issues, the public needs to know how and where funds are currently being spent.
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National Housing Conference Webinar
Bridging the Gap Between Health and Housing
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Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Register today for NHC and NeighborWorks' webinar, Bridging the Gap Between Health and Housing, taking place on Thursday, January 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET.
In this first webinar opening a series of events sponsored by NeighborWorks America, NHC and NeighborWorks will explore the intersection of health and housing and the role it can play in sustainable community development. Speakers will provide an overview of the social determinants of health and provide best practices for breaking down silos between health and housing groups to make informed decisions for communities. The webinar will offer different perspectives in how institutions and communities are bridging the gap between health and housing, from the role of Medicaid, to bridging healthcare programs into affordable housing, to place-based initiatives. The panelists will also explore new funding and investment opportunities happening at the intersection of health and housing.
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SAMHSA Discussion on Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents
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February 3rd, 2022 | 2:00-3:00pm ET
For people experiencing homelessness, loss of identifying documents creates a serious impediment to regaining self-sufficiency. Standard forms of ID are required for such common tasks as signing a lease, obtaining employment, accessing medical care, or enrolling children in school. Join us as we release the Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents toolkit (available in English and Spanish), which highlights practical tips designed to help providers assist program participants reclaim identification documents.
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Sherri Downing, Senior Program Manager, Advocates for Human Potential
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Rick Mitchell, Executive Director, The Homeless ID Project
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Joel Weiss, Volunteer, The Homeless ID Project
This webinar will be recorded and posted on the HHRC website. ASL Interpretation and closed captioning will be available during the webinar. Certificates of participation will be provided for those who complete the evaluation survey. HHRC will not provide CEUs for this webinar.
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FHLBNY 2022 AHP & HDP® Virtual Training Seminars
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Targeted Community Lending Plan and the Affordable Housing Program Implementation Plan. These documents describe the credit and affordable housing needs in the FHLBNY's district and the specific rules for the core Community Investment programs offered through the FHLBNY's members for the year 2022, respectively. Both are now available on the FHLBNY's website by clicking here.
In its 2021 round, the AHP made awards to 46 projects, encompassing 2,480 units, for a total of $34.3 million. This was an incredible accomplishment by the project's sponsors - non-profit and for-profit developers in the district's communities and their industry partners. The development teams worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring impactful and financially sound projects, which will leverage nearly $750 million from other funding sources, to the AHP to close their funding gaps.
Virtual trainings for both the AHP and the HDP will occur on the following dates:
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - Metro New York
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - New Jersey
If you have questions regarding the upcoming training sessions, please email AHP@fhlbny.com or HDP@fhlbny.com. Additionally, members can contact their Relationship Manager at 212-441-6700.
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The NJAAW Housing Series Webinars
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Tune in to see Diane Riley, SHA Executive Director on February 16th!
As those of us in the aging field know, there is not one large leap from living in complete independence to assisted living. There are many steps and options along a continuum of needs, finances, preferences and opportunities. NJAAW's four-part Housing Series will examine each step along this continuum. With a range of experts in the field, we will review housing needs from the perspective of the older adult and their family.
This series will be aired online
Wednesdays in February at 4 p.m. ET
February 2 - Session 1: Planning and Adapting to Stay in Your Home
- Renovations at any stage of life can incorporate age-friendly designs; simple adaptations can reduce risks, support independence and allow people to choose where they live.
February 9 - Session 2: Help in the Home
- Recognizing that you need help to stay in your home is important. This session will discuss how to find health aides, adult day care, when to bring in help and how to pay for it.
February 16 - Session 3: Senior Residential Options
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After breaking down stereotypes of housing options for retirees, this session will define independent vs. assisted living, skilled nursing, LTC and the range of options available. Watch this installment to see a perspective offered by SHA's own Executive Director, Diane Riley.
February 23 - Session 4: Policy & Plans for New and Innovative Solutions
- Looking forward, what is on the horizon for housing in NJ? ADUs, co-housing, supportive housing? What are new plans? What is needed?
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Trainings from the NJ Division on Civil Rights
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The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination:
Cultivating a Discrimination-Free Workplace
For NJ Employers and Employees
All employees are entitled to a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination. This training will provide an overview of how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects employees from harassment and discrimination. Through case studies and other interactive exercises, participants will examine the rights afforded to all employees and the responsibilities of employers to protect those rights. Topics include what constitutes a hostile work environment, workplace accommodation requirements, employer liability, and reporting processes. Participants will also explore the ways in which implicit biases can lead to discrimination, and how to foster respectful environments in which discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.
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Dump the Assumptions: Responding to Implicit Bias
For NJ Employers and Employees
This interactive, virtual training will introduce participants to the concept of implicit bias. Participants will consider how implicit bias manifests in our interactions with others and explore strategies for addressing implicit bias in ourselves and in the workplace. Participants will also learn about how the NJ Law Against Discrimination protects individuals from discrimination and bias-based harassment in the workplace.
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There are many great ways of supporting SHA: Join as a member, send donations, or shop with AmazonSmile. Thank you for your support!
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Want all the member benefits with SHA? Visit our website or contact Joseph Christensen to apply or manage your membership.
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Members can post jobs to find applicants within the wider supportive housing community. Click on the button to visit our job page.
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Diane Riley, Executive Director
Joseph Christensen, Membership & Communication Manager
Kate Kelly, MSW – Integrated Community Project Manager
Diane Klein, Conference Registrar
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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