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Celebrating Five Years and 250 editions of The SHAre!
This August marks the fifth year of the introduction of The SHAre bringing you the latest and greatest news within New Jersey's supportive housing community. Thank you to all of our members and followers who help empower this work and follow our weekly updates to stay in the loop.
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In this Week's Edition
News
SHA Virtual Members Meeting - August 2nd
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The Americans with Disabilities Act
23 Years Later and Federal Supports
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NLIHC Releases Updated
Advocacy Toolkit ahead of August Recess
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Apply for Funding to Help Expand
Housing for People with Disabilities
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New HUD Online Resource Locator & Tutorial
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The Department of Human Services
Promoting Interoperability Incentive
Program for Mental Health Providers
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Following Trends of
Making Houses Accessible
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DDD and Boggs Center Partner
to Offer Peer EDUcation Series
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The Network Now Accepting
Pre-Applications for Jumpstart Program
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NJHMFA 2023 Fall Tax Credit
Certification Course and Exam
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New Facility Will Connect Adults with
Autism and/or I/DD to Mental Health Care
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DRNJ Disability Issues Public Input Survey
Respond by July 30th
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Plus available housing and waitlists below
Resources & Events
Foothold Technology Webinar
Integrations - Single Source of Truth
August 9, 2023
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Regional Plan Association
Webinar on Age-Friendly Housing
August 15, 2023
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Using an Equity Framework to
Evaluate & Improve Medicaid Home
and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
August 16, 2023
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DCM Institute for Nonprofit Board
Executive Leadership
Fall 2023 Certificate Program
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Next SHA
Members Meeting
August 2, 2023
Virtual
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Next SHA
Developers Meeting
September 11, 2023
Virtual
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Save the Date
NJ Governors Conference
September 28-29 2023
Registration Now Open
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Monarch Housing Associates Conference
Housing as a
Human Right:
An Asset-Based Approach to
Housing Justice
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Somerset, NJ
Registration Open
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Community Health
Law Project’s
35th Annual Ann Klein Advocate Awards
October 26, 2023
West Orange, NJ
Save the Date!
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Integrity House is seeking an Associate Director of Supportive Housing. The Associate Director of Supportive Housing will be responsible for supervising supportive housing case managers, managing tenant lease compliance, overseeing housing grants ie: HOPWA and Supportive Housing Connection and assist with discharge planning needs of residential clients in our Newark campus treatment facilities. Additionally, they will assist to develop strategies to provide housing solutions for individuals in recovery from addiction and/or mental illness and act as the in-house expert on housing models, programs and further requirements. The Associate Director of Supportive Housing will represent Integrity on housing committees within the community.
Contact information/How to apply
Send resume and contact information to Julieta_Bingen@integrityhouse.org
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Save the Date!
25th Annual Supportive
Housing Conference
Friday, November 3, 2023
The Palace at Somerset Park
333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ
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Submit a Workshop Proposal | |
1 Day Left to Submit Workshop Proposals | |
Boost Your Organization As A Sponsor / Exhibitor | |
Make the most of your support and sharing your organization with attendees through various levels of sponsorship. Review our form and choose a sponsor level to start sharing your logo, information, and content with our attendees. | |
Do you have a product or service to share with our attendees? Get a space in our exhibit hall while they last and meet attendees who want to learn more about your story. Connect and network with a diverse community across the state who join us for this annual event. | | |
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Remember: Premier Level Sponsors (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will also receive a year of membership with the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey | |
Nominate Excellence in Supportive Housing | |
Nominations due Friday, August 25, 2023. | |
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SHA Virtual Members Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 10:00am - 12:00 PM/ET
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Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Meeting
Note: The SHA Policy Advocacy Committee
will meet following the Membership Meeting.
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Our Speakers:
The New Jersey State of Affordable
Rental Housing (NJSOARH) Project
Kathe Newman, Ph.D
(Professor, Urban Planning and Policy Development Program
at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy;
Director, Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement)
This session will focus on Dr. Kathe Newman’s work with The New Jersey State of Affordable Rental Housing (NJSOARH) project. NJSOARH seeks to better understand the state of rental housing in New Jersey, the processes that shape housing security, and community and resident experiences.
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What To Know About PEOs Strategy And Capabilities
Pete Rosky
Senior VP, NJ Market Leader, Risk Strategies
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) provides integrated services to effectively manage critical human resource responsibilities and employer risks for small and medium sized businesses including: Benefits, Payroll, HR Administration, Tax Administration, Workers Compensation, Liability Coverage, Compliance, and Technology. Find out if this is a good fit for your organization.
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State Updates
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Registration Is Now Open to SHA Members
To register, email Joseph Christensen at j.christensen@shanj.org.
Zoom Meeting Information will be sent by Friday, July 28th.
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SHA Welcomes New & Returning
Members In 2023
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The Americans with Disabilities Act
23 Years Later and Federal Supports
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The following excerpt was shared by the Social Security Administration in recognition of the 23rd anniversary of signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month. While advances have been made, we must remain aware and ready to advance true equity and empower fulfilling lives for all within our communities.
In July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Twenty-three years ago on July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed into law. It provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities and allows for access to state and local government services, public transportation, public accommodations, employment, and telecommunications relay services. We join the nation in honoring and celebrating this landmark law that is inspiring, uplifting, and making the world a better place for all of us.
Every member of society has been affected by the ADA. When we use elevators at the airport, use curb ramps on streets, or hear announcements for stops while using public transportation, that is a result of the ADA. Another benefit of the ADA is seen within the workplace. Specifically, the ADA enhances workplace diversity and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations.
We support disability beneficiaries who choose to work through our Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) programs. These programs embody the spirit of the ADA by supporting beneficiaries who are preparing for employment. WIPA provides beneficiaries who are working or about to start working with information about the effect of work on the federal, state, and local benefits they receive. The PABSS program provides legal representation to beneficiaries who face a barrier to employment, including advocacy to help beneficiaries access the benefits of the ADA.
To learn more about the ADA visit the guest blog by the U.S. Access Board. As you journey through life, you are encouraged to remember all the ways our nation is better because of the ADA.
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NLIHC Releases Updated
Advocacy Toolkit ahead of August Recess
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NLIHC released an updated advocacy toolkit to help advocates take action on affordable housing and homelessness during Congress’s upcoming August recess! The Congressional Recess Toolkit offers comprehensive information about how to host site visits and in-district meetings with members of Congress and provides ideas about ways to advocate for increased federal funding for affordable housing and homelessness assistance programs and for evidence-based solutions to homelessness, like Housing First.
Click here to access the Advocacy Toolkit
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Apply for Funding to Help Expand
Housing for People with Disabilities
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Developmental disability providers can apply for up to $90,000 to purchase, develop, and renovate group homes serving newly placed individuals with behavioral and/or medical needs. Eligibility requirements apply. Interested parties should review the Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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New HUD Online Resource Locator & Tutorial | |
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HUD has launched a new online resource locator allowing visitors to find and connect with a range of services available through HUD. The new website also includes a tutorial on the available features to help new visitors navigate the website.
Visitors can find more information about a range of resources including:
- HUD Office Locator
- Affordable Housing for special populations including seniors and individuals with Special Needs
- Available Homeless Resources
- Local Public Housing Authority Directory
- And More...
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The Department of Human Services
Promoting Interoperability Incentive
Program for Mental Health Providers
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The New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) has recently received approval to establish the milestone-based incentive payment program for behavioral health providers. This program is made possible through the funding authority of New Jersey’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver. The primary goal of the program is to encourage the utilization of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and advance interoperability to improve care coordination among the providers serving the needs for Home and Community based Services (HCBS) population.
As part of this initiative, NJDHS will be providing milestone-based incentive payments to eligible organizations in adopting and implementing EHR technology. To be considered for this funding opportunity, please respond to the survey by clicking the link below.
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHSMHPIP
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Following Trends of Making Houses Accessible | |
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According to the New York Times, the 2019 American Housing Survey data shows that 12.9 percent, or 16 million of the total households in the United States, include at least one person who uses a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device. Of those 16 million households, at least 3.5 million plan to improve the accessibility of their homes.
There are resources available from some state governments, nonprofit groups, housing groups and developers that can be used to make homes safe for family members of all abilities.
Medicaid and other programs vary by state, but Mr. Rubel, of Lifeway Mobility, suggests clients who may need financial support to look into various state or nonprofit programs. Certain home improvements made that are medically necessary to care for a person with a disability are potentially tax deductible as an itemized deduction,” said Ray Hough of Graceffo, Hough & Weintraub, an accounting firm in Glen Rock, N.J., such as “constructing entrance or exit ramps for your home, widening doorways at entrances or exits to your home or widening or otherwise modifying hallways and interior doorways.”
According to the Fair Housing Act, which protects both renters and buyers in the housing market, it is “unlawful to refuse to make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford people with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling and public and common use areas.” (The New York Times, July 16, 2023)
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DDD and Boggs Center Partner
to Offer Peer EDUcation Series
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities and The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities are partnering to offer a Peer EDUcation Series for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The Series prepares adults with IDD to help educate their peers about important disability-related topics, including:
• the service system in New Jersey
• self-direction
• person-centered planning
• community resources
• self-determination
Interested in becoming a Peer Educator? Learn more and apply!
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The Network Now Accepting
Pre-Applications for Jumpstart Program
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The Housing and Community Development Network of NJ (the Network), with the support of NJ’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA), announced the launch of a new program providing comprehensive training and certification for quality affordable housing production. Available to nonprofit community developers with a focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) developers, the Jumpstart Program focuses on homeownership development to help close NJ’s racial wealth gap.
Supported by the NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Jumpstart Program is a multiyear program that will be available to organizations, including those that have faced financial hardship and wish to grow or reestablish their development programs. Utilizing experts in the field to serve as trainers and consultants, program participants will receive comprehensive training, stepping through all phases of the development process including planning, acquisition, financing, project management and more. Participants will also learn about developing a business plan, marketing tools, community outreach, and preparation of potential homeowners through housing counseling. Rhonda Coe, of R.B. Coe Consulting LLC, will lead the initiative.
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NJHMFA 2023 Fall Tax Credit Certification Course and Exam | |
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Save the Date! | October 24-27, 2023
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency is pleased to sponsor a four-day Tax Credit Certification Course and Exam to be held October 24-27, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton, NJ.
Attendance is strongly suggested for those who are new to the Tax Credit Program and need to meet the Tax Credit Certification requirement per the QAP.
Event Details
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Course Dates: October 24th, 25th & 26th (9am to 4pm each day)
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HCCP Exam/Retake Date: October 27th (9am to 2pm)
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Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Hamilton, 800 US Highway 130, Hamilton, NJ 08691
Event Fees
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Tax Credit Certification Course Only: $545
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Tax Credit Certification Course & HCCP Exam: $725
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Tax Credit Certification Course & HCCP Exam Retake: $645
Online registration and more
information to follow soon.
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New Facility Will Connect Adults
with Autism and/or I/DD to Mental Health Care
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A new facility that will expand inpatient behavioral health services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities was unveiled at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth on Thursday. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities is considered the first of its kind in the state.
The center’s staff is trained in caring for people who may need acute psychiatric hospitalization, crisis stabilization and psychiatric assessment. The center is expected to open to the public next month after the state reviews the facility.
Lisa Dressner, vice president of behavioral health and psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, said, “We really need to look at what the specialized needs are of each community and this is a community that is so vulnerable.”
New Jersey has the third-highest rate of autism in the nation at 1 in 34 children, or 2.9% of 8-year-old children, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But as more people with autism age out of child and adolescent services, they are left with limited programs and resources.
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Social Security Administration Releases Resource
For Health Professionals for Medical EvidenceRelated to Disability Claims and COVID-19
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DRNJ Disability Issues Public Input Survey | |
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Each year, Disability Rights NJ is federally required to conduct a Public Input Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information and opinions that will help our organization’s leadership set our 2024 priorities, goals, and objectives for the protection & advocacy of individuals with disabilities. The results of this survey are meaningful to us beyond being a requirement. The survey collects feedback from a wide range of people about disability issues, and this valuable input helps us make decisions about the work we will do, including the cases we will accept.
Who do we want to hear from?
· People with disabilities
· Family and friends of individuals with disabilities
· Stakeholders and advocates
· State agency representatives
· Court, criminal justice, and law enforcement personnel
· Disability service providers, caregivers, and support personnel –
including mental health providers
· Other individuals and agencies involved in disability advocacy and service provision
Surveys will be accepted until July 30, 2023.
On average, the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available now through July 30. You can fill it out online or print a copy and mail it to our office at 210 South Broad Street, Third Floor, Trenton NJ 08608.
If you prefer the assistance of an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter to complete the survey, please use a video relay service to contact us at 800-342-0823, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
Click here for the Downloadable Survey Form
Click here to respond through the Virtual Survey
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Resources & Virtual Forums | |
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Foothold Technology Webinar
Integrations - Single Source of Truth
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm ET
Data is critical to the success of any human services organization. Many organizations have disparate systems to handle the different functions within the agency. Pulling different data sources has become increasingly complex and more necessary than ever.
In this webinar data team experts, Alex Attinson and Meghan Branca, will discuss the need to have a single source of truth with your data, how to use data integration strategies to achieve that goal, and guidance to move your organization towards that goal.
Click here to register for this wevbinar
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Regional Plan Association
Webinar on Age-Friendly Housing
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August 15, 2023 | 12:00 PM ET
Join RPA and SHA's own Diane Riley for a webinar, sponsored by the Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation, about age-friendly housing in New Jersey.
Featuring
- Diane Riley, Executive Director of Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
- Council President Mia Sacks of Princeton
- Harold Simon, former Executive Director of Shelterforce
- Zoe Baldwin, RPA’s New Jersey Director
- Sophia Pereira, RPA’s Governor James J. Florio Intern
Click here to register for the webinar
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Using an Equity Framework to Evaluate & Improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | |
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar, Using an Equity Framework to Evaluate & Improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services, will use Justice in Aging’s HCBS Equity Framework to help advocates and other stakeholders think about the ways in which equity is embedded in HCBS and to advance policies to ensure all eligible individuals have access to adequate and quality services. Presenters will walk through the Framework and provide examples of inequities in policies, program rules, and decision points. The webinar will help attendees use the Framework to identify similar issues and equity-centered solutions in the HCBS programs they work on.
Who Should Participate:
Aging, disability and legal advocates, HCBS program administrators, providers, community-based organizations working with older adults and people with disabilities, and policymakers.
Presenters:
Amber Christ, Managing Director of Health Advocacy, Justice in Aging
Natalie Kean, Director of Federal Health Advocacy, Justice in Aging
Gelila Selassie, Senior Attorney, Justice in Aging
Click here to register for this webinar
Capacity for this session is limited to 1,000 participants, and all participants will have the option of accessing audio through the computer or by phone. Closed captioning will be available. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available for later viewing. If you would like to request ASL interpretation or have other accessibility related questions, please email info@justiceinaging.org.
Zoom Registration Update: For security reasons, when you register for a webinar, the join link will no longer be displayed on the confirmation page of your web browser. Instead, you will find the join link in the email confirmation, which will be sent to you as usual. If you don’t receive an email from Zoom, check your junk folder. And add Zoom to your list of approved senders.
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DCM Institute for Nonprofit Board Executive Leadership
Fall 2023 Certificate Program
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The DCM Institute for Nonprofit Board Executive Leadership certificate program is intended for current CEOs/executive directors, executive leadership team members, and those emerging leaders who hope to become executive leaders in the future. This program includes seven courses over three months taught virtually by nationally recognized nonprofit leadership executives, coaches, authors, and search consultants.
Session Topics:
September 7th
Think Before You Speak/Act
Instructor: Dr. Terrence F. Cahill
September 21st
Transformational Leadership Competencies
Needed by Today's & Tomorrow's Leaders
Instructor: Dr. Yvonne Styles
October 5th
Finding Your North Star:
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Teams
Instructor: Gregory Nielsen
October 19th
Ambassador Excellence:
Fresh Perspectives on Friendraising for Nonprofit Leaders
Instructor: Jay Weisman
November 2nd
Touchstones of Leadership: Examine How Being Mission-Based, Client-Oriented, Talent Driven, Inclusive, and Strategic Provides Effective Leadership
Instructor: Joe Costa
November 16th
Building a Healthy Culture and Organization: How Culture Impacts Every Aspect of an Organization
Instructor: Michael Shriver
December 7th
Learning From Adversity
Instructor: Dr. Jim McGuirk
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There are many great ways of supporting SHA: Join as a member or send donations.
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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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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