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In this Week's Edition
News
Developers Meeting - November 13th
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New Jersey State Election Results Update
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Funding Opportunity
Comprehensive Model of Care for
Individuals with Complex Health Needs
and Substance Use Disorders
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RFP for Coordinated Specialty
Care & Community Integration
Services for Early Serious Mental Illness
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NJHMFA Updates:
Multifamily Program Announcements
of the Urban Preservation Program
and the Workforce Housing Program
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DCA Smart Move Program with
CDBG Funding Opportunity
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HUD and HHS Announce Housing
and Services Partnership Accelerator
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Commercial to Residential Conversions
New Federal Resources Guidebook
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New Jersey Land Bank Launch
Scholarship for Two Communities
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NJHMFA Updates:
Multifamily Program Announcements
of the Urban Preservation Program
and the Workforce Housing Program
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New HUD Notice on Small Area
Fair Market Rents Expanding
Housing Choice Opportunities
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DDD Updates:
OPIA Hosting Focus Groups
on Health & Healthcare
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Zero Suicide Institute
Academies for Mental Health and
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Agencies
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Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Until Dec. 7th
Resources & Events
Short Film Released,
From Possibility to Reality:
Person-Centered Approaches
to Community Living
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Webinar: Low-Barrier Shelter Models
for People Who Use Drugs
November 14, 2023
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LGBTQ+ Long Term Care Bill of Rights Designate Training
November 15, 2023
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HSRC Webinar
Expanding Home Accessibility Services:
Strategies for Sustaining Cross-Sector Collaborations
November 16, 2023
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Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP)
CSS Documentation Training
November 29, 2023
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DDD Updates:
Information Sessions on
DDD Self-Directed Employee Models
November 27 & 29, 2023
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Withum Annual Healthcare Symposium
December 6, 2023
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Zero Suicide Institute
Academies for Mental Health and
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Agencies
December 5-6, 13-14, 2023
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Next SHA
Developers Meeting
November 13, 2023
Virtual
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Next SHA
Members Meeting
See you in 2024
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South Brunswick
Apply by November 14th
Maplewood
Apply by November 21st
Edison
Apply by December 5th
Boonton
Apply by November 12th
Lyndhurst
Apply by December 5th
14 Supportive Housing Units in Morristown
Apply Today!
Four Housing Opportunities for Individuals with I/DD
Little Ferry | Linden | Edison | Bound Brook
Apply Today!
Supportive Housing Opportunities at the Arc of Essex County
Apply Today!
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Monarch Housing Associates is seeking candidates for the following jobs:
Experienced Homeless Planning Associate -
Full-time associate to work with the Homeless Planning Team. View complete job description
Housing Development Associate - Full-time associate to assist in all aspects of the development process including site selection, financing, building the development team and project management. View complete job description
Experienced Housing Development Associate
Full-time associate to assist in all aspects of the development process including site selection, financing, building the development team and project management. View complete job description
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Thank you for a great Conference! | |
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SHA Welcomes New & Returning
Members In 2023
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November 13, 2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM/ET
Special Guest and Topic:
Laura Shields
Assistant Director of Tax Credits
Multifamily/ Supportive Housing and Lending
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Join us as we discuss changes to the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) from NJHMFA.
SHA Members can RSVP by emailing Joseph Christensen.
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New Jersey State Election Results Update | |
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 was New Jersey’s General Election in which all seats in both the State Senate and the State General Assembly were up for election.
With all races called, Democrats have retained control of both the Senate and Assembly. While Democrats maintained their 25- to 15-seat majority in the Senate, two districts did flip parties. In New Jersey’s 3rd District, former Assemblymember John Burzichelli won against incumbent Republican Ed Durr, who had, to the surprise of many, defeated Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney in 2021. Senator Samuel Thompson’s seat in the 12th District went back to being held by Republicans with Owen Henry winning over Democrat Brandon Rose. Senator Thompson, a lifelong Republican, had switched parties in February of this year when faced with a difficult primary. He originally planned to run for reelection as a Democrat, but retired instead. Outside of the 3rd district, all incumbents running for State Senate seats won reelection. State Senator Vin Gopal (D-11th District) won his reelection for his third term against Republican candidate Steve Dnistrian in a closely watched race.
In the Assembly, Democrats picked up five seats, increasing their majority to 51 with Republicans holding 29 seats. In New Jersey’s 30th electoral district, Avi Schnall won an Assembly seat in the historically Republican district, unseating incumbent Assemblyman Ned Thomson. As reported on thehill.com, Assemblymember Schnall recently switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat, and “could still vote with Republicans in the Assembly on some issues.”
Overall, 16 legislators were leaving the Assembly prior to the election, with six of those running for the Senate. Nine Senators were also leaving office, so, despite the fact that almost all incumbents kept their seats, there will be many new faces in Trenton come January.
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Funding Opportunity
Comprehensive Model of Care for Individuals with Complex Health Needs and Substance Use Disorders
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Envisioning a Comprehensive Model of Care for Individuals with Complex Health Needs and Substance Use Disorders
Request for bid | Due: November 20, 2023
The purpose of this request document is to seek bids and enter an agreement with a consultant who can facilitate a series of focus groups, compile a comprehensive report based on the findings, and establish a model low-barrier residential program for individuals dealing with complex health and substance use challenges, as further described throughout the full RFP document. The selected consultant will be contracted and funded directly by Vital Strategies, and will work with both Vital Strategies and the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) in collaboration towards the goals, objectives, and deliverables described in the RFP.
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RFP for Coordinated Specialty Care & Community Integration Services for Early Serious Mental Illness | |
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Name of Program:
Implementation of Coordinated Specialty Care & Community Integration Services for Early Serious Mental Illness
Purpose:
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for implementing Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs for the population with Early Serious Mental Illness (ESMI) in New Jersey. In addition, the DMHAS will implement a Community Integration Program designed to address the need for the ESMI population along the continuum of care.
Amount of funding available:
Funding for the RFP will be provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Block Grant (CMHBG) Early Serious Mental Illness 10% Set-Aside, CMHBG COVID-19 Supplemental Funding, available through March 14, 2024, and CMHBG American Rescue Plan Act funding available through September 30, 2025, appropriated through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Security Act.
Procedure to apply:
The RFP is available at https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/grants/ and https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/provider/funding/
A proposal must be submitted that comports with the RFP requirements and instructions.
Due Date: December 13, 2023
Notify Date: January
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NJHMFA Updates:
Multifamily Program Announcements of the Urban Preservation Program and the Workforce Housing Program
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NJHMFA is proud to announce the Urban Preservation Program (UPP) and Workforce Housing Program (WHP), approved at the October 19, 2023 HMFA board meeting.
UPP Program- HMFA will set aside up to $80,000,000 from the State’s "Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund”, established pursuant to the federal "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," Pub. L. 117-2, to fund the Urban Preservation Program. HMFA will administer the disbursement of the UPP funds to provide subsidy financing for projects that utilize the Low-Income Tax Credit Program and Bond Financing from HMFA. Please refer to the program guidelines and urban preservation municipality list for more information.
WHP Program- HMFA will set aside up to $50,000,000 from the State’s "Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund”, established pursuant to the federal "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," Pub. L. 117-2, to fund the Workforce Housing Program. HMFA will administer the disbursement of the WHP funds to provide subsidy financing for mixed-income projects with non-LIHTC rental units that must be deed-restricted for occupancy by households with a gross household income of 80 percent or more, but not exceeding 120 percent, of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region in which the housing is located, specifically, the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project Income Limit Area established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). Projects must be located in a Workforce Housing Area. Please refer to the program guidelines and workforce housing area list for more information.
Important: Applications for the UPP and WHP Programs will be accepted on a rolling basis starting December 1, 2023. Projects applying for funding must submit a complete financing application inclusive of an application fee. Projects utilizing conduit financing are not eligible for either program. A non-refundable application fee of $1,000 must be submitted with the application package. Applications will be deemed incomplete if required documents are not included in the application package.
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Questions? Need Help?
If you have questions regarding the AHPFSA Program please email your requests to Tanya Hudson-Murray, Managing Director of Multifamily Programs, or Donna Spencer, Director of the Multifamily/Supportive Housing and Lending Division.
Access forms, checklists, policies, previous developer bulletins, and more under the Developer Tab, on the NJHMFA website.
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DCA Smart Move Program with
CDBG Funding Opportunity
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is holding an information session for developers and local governments impacted by Hurricane Ida to learn about the Smart Move Program. The program will help fund the development of affordable single-family housing within counties impacted by the storm.
When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 @10:30 am
Where: Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Building
637 South Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ 08611
To register for this information session CLICK HERE
DCA is using Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund the Smart Move Program.
Smart Move will be launched in two phases. Currently, in Phase I, applications are open to local governments who will partner with developers to create energy-efficient, resilient, and affordable single-family housing in lower flood risk areas within or near disaster-impacted communities. During Phase II, DCA will provide financial assistance to eligible homebuyers to purchase the Smart Move constructed homes. Phase II will launch as projects in Phase I are nearing completion.
Program Priorities
Projects must meet the following requirements:
- Area is located outside the 500-year floodplain
- Contains at least six single-family housing units
- Is viable and financially feasible
- Is complete by January 13th, 2028
- Serves mixed-income households
- Meets elevation requirements
- Meets or exceeds green and energy efficiency standards
Are one of the following project types:
- New construction of single-family subdivisions
- Infill and scattered site development
- Adaptive reuse conversion
Within the project types, the program will also allow for:
- Attached or detached single-family homes
- Innovative housing construction (examples include but are not limited to 3D printed homes, tiny homes, and modular homes)
Eligibility
Local governments must be located within one of the following most impacted and distressed (MID) counties: Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Warren.
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HUD and HHS Announce Housing
and Services Partnership Accelerator
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Expanding Access to Housing-Related Services and Supports
On October 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and HUD announced the launch of the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator (HSPA), which will support states in developing or expanding innovative housing-related supports and services for Medicaid-eligible people with disabilities and older adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. As the name suggests, the Partnership Accelerator will focus on helping states improve collaboration and coordination between organizations and systems that provide services and resources that help people find and keep stable housing in the community.
More details about this funding opportunity will be shared at an information session via Zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 PM EST. Advance registration is required. Complete details also can be found in the Program Overview.
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Commercial to Residential Conversions
New Federal Resources Guidebook
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The Biden-Harris Administration announced a set of new actions intended to support commercial-to-residential conversions nationwide, including through financing, technical assistance, and sale of federal properties, with the goal of creating much-needed housing that is affordable, energy efficient, and transit-oriented. As part of this effort, the Administration issued the Commercial to Residential Federal Resources Guidebook, which details over 20 federal programs that can be used to support such conversions. These resources include Community Development Block Grants that can support acquisition and rehabilitation activities associated with commercial-to-residential conversions; low-cost loans from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that can finance such conversions near transportation; and tax incentives that can fund energy efficiency improvements as part of conversions. The guidebook also notes that the U.S. DOT is permitting transit agencies to transfer properties they own, which may include commercial uses, to eligible entities at no cost in exchange for converting these properties into affordable housing. Additionally, the Administration is encouraging all states, localities, Tribes, and territories to identify available public tools and land disposition opportunities to facilitate commercial-to-residential conversions, and capacity-building support from the private and non-profit sectors.
For related content, read part 1 and part 2 of an Enterprise blog series exploring opportunities and barriers to conducting office-into-residential conversions.
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New Jersey Land Bank Launch
Scholarship for Two Communities
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The Network in partnership with the Center for Community Progress (Community Progress) invites applications for the New Jersey Land Bank Launch Scholarship. Two communities will be selected through a competitive application process to receive no-cost technical assistance to explore and ultimately implement new land banks in the Garden State.
Applications are due Friday, November 17th at 5:00pm
In communities across the country, land banks have proven to be a powerful tool to address vacant, abandoned and deteriorated properties and advance equitable revitalization outcomes consistent with community goals. New Jersey communities can implement land banks, guided by the New Jersey Land Bank Law, in pursuit of their local housing and revitalization goals.
Through this scholarship program, Community Progress and HCDNNJ will support the exploration of land banks in two communities in New Jersey. The engagement will assess the feasibility of a land bank as an effective tool and provide observations on key complementary systems that touch problem properties (such as delinquent property tax foreclosure and code enforcement systems).
Scholarship details and application instructions can be found in the New Jersey Land Bank Launch Scholarship overview and at Community Progress’ website.
If you have any questions about the New Jersey Land Bank Launch Scholarship, please contact Matt Hersh at mhersh@hcdnnj.org or Liz Kozub at ekozub@communityprogress.org.
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New HUD Notice on Small Area Fair Market Rents Expanding Housing Choice Opportunities | |
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DDD Updates:
OPIA Hosting Focus Groups on Health & Healthcare
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The Human Services Office of Program Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is hosting a series of virtual focus groups in November to obtain feedback from families, to help guide efforts related to quality improvement and health outcomes of people served in DHS licensed residences and/or served by DDD provider organizations.
The focus groups will be held via Zoom on the following dates and times:
· Monday, November 27, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
· Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Space is limited, so please register by Monday November 20, 2023.
Register here: Family Focus Group Registration
Note: The November focus groups are intended for families of individuals receiving services from DDD. Focus groups for individuals, providers and mixed stakeholder groups will be scheduled in early 2024.
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Survey on Supportive Housing Operational Challenges | |
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CSH wants to collaborate with you to identify and address operational hurdles in supportive housing. Please take this brief survey to help make sure we are including your perspective as a supportive housing provider.
The survey should take at most 10 minutes.
Not a supportive housing service provider, property manager, developer, or owner, or do you want to include others in your network?
Here is the survey's direct link to share with your network:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PS976YZ
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Social Security Administration Wage Reporting Options | |
Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Until December 7th | |
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Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7, 2023. During this time, your clients can review and compare their options for health and prescription drug coverage. After checking their options, they can enroll or switch plans for the coming year. Changes will take effect on January 1, 2024.
If your clients are satisfied with the current health care coverage and it will be available in 2024, they do not need to take any action. For more information or to compare plans, your clients may visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Please share this information with your members, colleagues, affiliates, and other interested parties.
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Resources & Virtual Forums | |
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Short Film Released, From Possibility to Reality:
Person-Centered Approaches to Community Living
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The Community Living Education Project held an in-person premiere of their latest video, From Possibility to Reality: Person-Centered Approaches to Community Living on September 26 at Rutgers Cinema. A virtual premiere was held on October 30, and it can now be viewed on their YouTube channel. This short film was directed by award winning Director Hebert Peck and highlights four unique people, Aaliya, John, Carmelys and Logan, and how they are each living lives of choice in their communities. This film not only reflects different residential options, but also highlights what is possible when person-centered approaches are applied.
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Webinar: Low-Barrier Shelter Models
for People Who Use Drugs
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November 14, 2023 | 1:00-2:30pm
This webinar will feature Camillus House (Miami, FL) and Beacon House (Philadelphia, PA) sharing information about their low-barrier shelter models for people who use drugs. Attendees will learn about different models for providing low-barrier shelter access for people who use drugs and will have the opportunity to hear from people about their own experiences staying in low-barrier shelter programs.
Webinar Objectives
- Describe essential characteristics of low-barrier programs to improve access to services for people who use drugs.
- Learn strategies for addressing common challenges in implementing low-barrier shelter access.
Click here to register for the webinar
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Withum Symposium Opportunities Fall 2023 | |
LGBTQ+ Long Term Care Bill of Rights Designate Training | |
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NJS2545 Designate Training
Wednesday November 15th, 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Live Webinar for NJ LGBTQI+, HIV+ Long-term Care Bill of Rights (NJS2545)
Designate In-Person Certification for new Designates and 2-year recertification of current Designates
5.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits available (added fee) for National Nursing (ANAC), NJ Social Work (NASWNJ), National Activities Professionals (NCCAP), National LTC Administrators (NAB), National Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC)
Click here to register for this training.
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HSRC Webinar
Expanding Home Accessibility Services:
Strategies for Sustaining Cross-Sector Collaborations
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Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Helping people remain stably housed plays an important role in addressing the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness. One housing stability strategy is home accessibility. Home accessibility is multi-faceted and can be supported with home modifications, assistive technology, and changes in behavior.
Join the Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) to explore how cross-sector partnerships can help to sustain services and programs that support accessible and stable housing for older adults and people with disabilities.
Through this webinar, participants will:
- Hear firsthand experiences from home accessibility partnerships in North Carolina and Tennessee.
- Learn about two new home modification action guides for professionals and how to use them to build and sustain cross-sector partnerships.
- Understand how to sustain those collaborative activities, including integrating them into existing organization operations.
- Identify ways to evaluate program impact and use data to make the case for funding and expanding services.
Click here to register for the webinar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The webinar will include real-time captioning and ASL interpreting. If you need additional accommodations, or if you have questions, please email HSRC@acl.hhs.gov.
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Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP)
CSS Documentation Training
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The Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is offering their CSS Documentation Training that will provide licensed Community Support Services (CSS) providers (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LSW, LAC, RN) with instructions on CSS policies and practices and documentation standards. This training is intended for licensed staff (according to supervision guidelines) and Registered Nurses responsible for completing the CRNAs and IRPs for their agencies who have NEVER attended a CSS training OR who feel they need further training to complete these documents. CSS provider agencies should limit registration to 1 to 2 staff.
This CSS Clinician Documentation training will review CSS interventions, psychiatric rehabilitation goals, values, and principles, the comprehensive rehabilitation needs assessment (CRNA), and the individualized rehabilitation plan (IRP). Sessions will be small enough to provide participants with practice opportunities.
The CSS Clinician Documentation training will be offered in-person and remotely:
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The training will be in-person on Busch Campus at Rutgers University on December 12th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
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The virtual/remote training option will be offered via Zoom and will be completed in two sessions, scheduled for 2 consecutive Thursdays at the end of November and the beginning of December. Participants must attend both sessions:
- Part 1: November 29th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Part 2: December 6th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
There will be online content on Canvas to complete before attending either training.
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You must complete five asynchronous modules on Canvas by November 27th 2023. These modules should take about 2-3 hours to complete:
- Module 1: Overview of Admissions and Documentation
- Module 2: CSS Services
- Module 3: The Golden Thread of CSS
- Module 4: Development of the Rehabilitation Needs Assessment
- Module 5: Development of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan
- Staff will receive detailed instructions to sign up for Canvas and complete the pre-requisite modules once registration is completed.
Registration will close on November 22nd and space is limited, so licensed staff (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LSW, LAC, RN) should register as soon as possible. Registration information must be for the staff attending the training.
Register for the Clinician Documentation Training
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DDD Updates:
Information Sessions on
DDD Self-Directed Employee Models
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities (Division) offers two Self-Directed Employee (SDE) models that individuals electing to self-direct their services can choose: the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Model administered by Public Partnerships, LLC, and the Agency with Choice Model administered by Easterseals NJ. In response to continued interest in these models, informational webinars are once again being offered. Please use the below links for these opportunities.
Easterseals’ Agency with Choice SDE Model Information Session
Monday November 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Register in advance for this Information Session
Public Partnerships’ Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent SDE Model Information Session
Wednesday November 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register in advance for this Information Session
To learn more about self-directed services and the two SDE models available through the Division, visit our Self-Directed Services webpage.
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Zero Suicide Institute Academies for Mental Health
and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Agencies
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DHS announced the opportunity for mental health and substance use disorder treatment agencies to apply to attend one of two upcoming free, virtual Zero Suicide Institute Academies. These are two-day trainings for senior leaders of organizations that seek to prevent deaths by suicide among patients in their care. Using the Zero Suicide framework, you will learn how to incorporate best and promising practices into your organizations’ processes to improve care and safety for individuals at risk, as well as to have the opportunity for follow up consultation and technical assistance as your agency incorporates the practices. The Zero Suicide faculty will provide both interactive presentations and small group sessions, collaborating with participants to develop organization-specific action plans.
The first Academy will take place on December 5 and 6, and this is followed by a second Academy on December 13 and 14. Both applications have a deadline of November 17 and we hope your agency will apply to join the statewide initiative. You can register for an Academy and learn about an upcoming webinar that tells you more about the trainings on the links below:
December 5 and 6 Academy Application
December 13 and 14 Academy Application
If you have any questions, please contact Allison.Kusznikow@dhs.nj.gov.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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