Jefferson Health’s Community Outreach team invites area social workers and case managers who serve residents of low-income housing complexes – along with faith- and community-based organizations, to take advantage of a free presentation about NJSave, a program that lets low-income older adults and those with disabilities apply for programs to save money on Medicare and Medicaid premiums, prescription costs, utilities and other living expenses.
Jefferson also offers health screenings, vaccination clinics, language access workshops, and educational programs at no cost to the community, according to a press release through Jefferson Health.
Through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging Services, Jefferson will offer assistance to those who want to enroll in initiatives through NJSave. Those who qualify and register for the program – finalized by a Jefferson representative – can get a gift card.
Jefferson’s outreach team consists of health-care and social workers who attend hundreds of community events per year, sharing health resources with diverse populations through educational presentations, pop-up vaccine clinics, mobile health screenings and follow-up calls and care. The goal is to enroll at least 2,000 eligible individuals in NJSave.
To learn more, email projecthope@jefferson.edu or call (856) 239-0418.
Jefferson Health’s Community Outreach team invites area social workers and case managers who serve residents of low-income housing complexes – along with faith- and community-based organizations, to take advantage of a free presentation about NJSave, a program that lets low-income older adults and those with disabilities apply for programs to save money on Medicare and Medicaid premiums, prescription costs, utilities and other living expenses.
Jefferson also offers health screenings, vaccination clinics, language access workshops, and educational programs at no cost to the community, according to a press release through Jefferson Health.
Through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging Services, Jefferson will offer assistance to those who want to enroll in initiatives through NJSave. Those who qualify and register for the program – finalized by a Jefferson representative – can get a gift card.
Jefferson’s outreach team consists of health-care and social workers who attend hundreds of community events per year, sharing health resources with diverse populations through educational presentations, pop-up vaccine clinics, mobile health screenings and follow-up calls and care. The goal is to enroll at least 2,000 eligible individuals in NJSave.
To learn more, email projecthope@jefferson.edu or call (856) 239-0418.
As part of continued efforts to grow New Jersey’s home- and community-based services workforce, the Department of Human Services has partnered with the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University to offer scholarships to individuals interested in becoming certified home-health aides.
The scholarships will provide specialized training to supplement the skills of those already in the field. With $2.8 million in federal funds, the Certified Home Health Aide Career Program (CHHA) will also offer mentoring and specialized training programs to help recruit and support aides.
“Through this partnership, we are empowering individuals to pursue meaningful careers in care,” said Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.
“I encourage anyone who wants to join this critical workforce – and those already in the field who want to gain new skills – to take advantage of this opportunity and apply.”
“The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is excited to partner with the New Jersey Department of Human Services on this program to expand the state’s pipeline of certified home-health aides and provide training for those who are already working in this critically important field,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the center and a professor at Rutgers University.
As part of its partnership with the state, Rutgers launched a website at https://njchhacareer.org where applicants can access a resource tool kit to learn more about becoming a CHHA. The website also includes helpful links and a career pathway guide for those interested in pursuing additional certifications or degrees in the direct care and health-care fields.
The human services department’s partnership with Rutgers offers three programs:
A scholarship program that will connect successful applicants to CHHA trainers in the state and pay for the 76 hours of required training. Successful applicants will have access to resources and online peer networking opportunities, as well as stipends to help pay for needs to participate in training, such as transportation and child care. Once applicants complete the program, they will be expected to work as CHHAs for the providers that trained them.
A mentoring program that will provide the same training, funding and incentives as the scholarship program, but will also include a 12-week, on-the-job mentoring program for young adults, immigrants and refugees to support a more diverse workforce.
A specialized training program that will provide current CHHAs with enhanced training on dementia care and mental-health first aid, as well as monetary incentives to help them complete their training.
“Certified home health aides provide a critical service to older residents who wish to remain in their homes,” said Louise Rush, assistant commissioner for the Division of Aging Services. “They not only provide care and support, but also companionship.”
The agencies that will provide training and placements include Attentive Care Inc. and Dedicated Home Care LLC, both in Gloucester County, and Total Care Solutions Corp. in Atlantic County.
The scholarship program is the latest effort by the state to strengthen the home- and community-based services workforce. Earlier this year, the human services department partnered with an ad agency to launch a marketing campaign called “Jobs That Care” to promote and raise awareness and encourage individuals to join the growing fields of direct support professionals and home aides. To learn more, visit JobsThatCare.NJ.Gov.
As part of continued efforts to grow New Jersey’s home- and community-based services workforce, the Department of Human Services has partnered with the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University to offer scholarships to individuals interested in becoming certified home-health aides.
The scholarships will provide specialized training to supplement the skills of those already in the field. With $2.8 million in federal funds, the Certified Home Health Aide Career Program (CHHA) will also offer mentoring and specialized training programs to help recruit and support aides.
“Through this partnership, we are empowering individuals to pursue meaningful careers in care,” said Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.
“I encourage anyone who wants to join this critical workforce – and those already in the field who want to gain new skills – to take advantage of this opportunity and apply.”
“The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is excited to partner with the New Jersey Department of Human Services on this program to expand the state’s pipeline of certified home-health aides and provide training for those who are already working in this critically important field,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the center and a professor at Rutgers University.
As part of its partnership with the state, Rutgers launched a website at https://njchhacareer.org where applicants can access a resource tool kit to learn more about becoming a CHHA. The website also includes helpful links and a career pathway guide for those interested in pursuing additional certifications or degrees in the direct care and health-care fields.
The human services department’s partnership with Rutgers offers three programs:
A scholarship program that will connect successful applicants to CHHA trainers in the state and pay for the 76 hours of required training. Successful applicants will have access to resources and online peer networking opportunities, as well as stipends to help pay for needs to participate in training, such as transportation and child care. Once applicants complete the program, they will be expected to work as CHHAs for the providers that trained them.
A mentoring program that will provide the same training, funding and incentives as the scholarship program, but will also include a 12-week, on-the-job mentoring program for young adults, immigrants and refugees to support a more diverse workforce.
A specialized training program that will provide current CHHAs with enhanced training on dementia care and mental-health first aid, as well as monetary incentives to help them complete their training.
“Certified home health aides provide a critical service to older residents who wish to remain in their homes,” said Louise Rush, assistant commissioner for the Division of Aging Services. “They not only provide care and support, but also companionship.”
The agencies that will provide training and placements include Attentive Care Inc. and Dedicated Home Care LLC, both in Gloucester County, and Total Care Solutions Corp. in Atlantic County.
The scholarship program is the latest effort by the state to strengthen the home- and community-based services workforce. Earlier this year, the human services department partnered with an ad agency to launch a marketing campaign called “Jobs That Care” to promote and raise awareness and encourage individuals to join the growing fields of direct support professionals and home aides. To learn more, visit JobsThatCare.NJ.Gov.
New Jersey American Water has announced its 2025 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders within the company’s service areas.
Based on applicant feedback, the company moved the grant application period back to better align with applicants’ budgeting and funding needs. The deadline is now April 14; grant recipients will be notified by the end of June.
“New Jersey American Water is proud to acknowledge the extraordinary bravery and unwavering commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders,” said Mike Malloy, the company’s senior operations manager and a member of its Fire Grant Committee.
Since launching the program in 2011, New Jersey American Water has awarded 311 grants totaling more than $360,000, to 161 local volunteer fire departments and emergency response units. Grants may be used to cover the costs of personal protective equipment, communications gear, first-aid equipment, firefighting tools, vehicle maintenance and other materials.
Reimbursement for specific training courses – including the cost of training manuals, student workbooks and instructors – is also available.
To apply, organizations must complete the online application at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under News and Community Involvement. The maximum award to any organization is $2,500. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/community.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.9 million customers. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com.
New Jersey American Water has announced its 2025 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders within the company’s service areas.
Based on applicant feedback, the company moved the grant application period back to better align with applicants’ budgeting and funding needs. The deadline is now April 14; grant recipients will be notified by the end of June.
“New Jersey American Water is proud to acknowledge the extraordinary bravery and unwavering commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders,” said Mike Malloy, the company’s senior operations manager and a member of its Fire Grant Committee.
Since launching the program in 2011, New Jersey American Water has awarded 311 grants totaling more than $360,000, to 161 local volunteer fire departments and emergency response units. Grants may be used to cover the costs of personal protective equipment, communications gear, first-aid equipment, firefighting tools, vehicle maintenance and other materials.
Reimbursement for specific training courses – including the cost of training manuals, student workbooks and instructors – is also available.
To apply, organizations must complete the online application at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under News and Community Involvement. The maximum award to any organization is $2,500. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/community.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.9 million customers. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com.
New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Instructors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police traveled to Budapest, Hungary, last June to teach its curriculum.
The command and leadership academy of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) has become one of the nation’s premier law-enforcement leadership development courses. And now it wants to provide overseas training.
Four instructors from the NJSACOP traveled to the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary, last June to teach its curriculum to command and supervisory officers from that country, Croatia, Slovenia and Slovakia. The 32 instructors included supervisory law-enforcement officers, investigators and other criminal justice officials, all of whom are required to share the knowledge gained with their colleagues, according to NJSACOP.
The ILEA program is an initiative of the U.S. state department and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) that is designed to enhance international cooperation and training for law enforcement around the world. ILEA facilities are located in regions worldwide, including Thailand and El Salvador, and New Mexico in the U.S.
NJSACOP is known for its unique blend of theory and application designed to create future leaders in law enforcement. Federal officials have requested the agency deliver its Command and Leadership Academy program three more times in the upcoming months at ILEA locations in Budapest and Botswana, according to the press release.
The NJSACOP training runs 104 hours over 13 weeks, but the June program was condensed to 72 rigorous hours in nine days of instruction to fit the ILEA program. The curriculum integrates behavioral-science theories and scenario-based learning to enhance education and skill development.
NJSACOP emphasizes leadership as a science with logical thinking and critical methodology, along with police-oriented case studies. The course also encourages practical application of organizational theory within a law-enforcement context. Hundreds of law-enforcement supervisors have graduated from the program since the early 1990s, as it expanded from New Jersey into five area states.
As the program expanded, Region 3 was added to serve Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and southern New Jersey. Region 4 was launched for Middlesex and Somerset counties. Region 5 comprises eastern Pennsylvania through an arrangement with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office. Academy students come from a wide variety of local, county, state and federal agencies including the FBI, the Federal Air Marshal Service and the U.S. Marshals Service.
New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Instructors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police traveled to Budapest, Hungary, last June to teach its curriculum.
The command and leadership academy of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) has become one of the nation’s premier law-enforcement leadership development courses. And now it wants to provide overseas training.
Four instructors from the NJSACOP traveled to the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary, last June to teach its curriculum to command and supervisory officers from that country, Croatia, Slovenia and Slovakia. The 32 instructors included supervisory law-enforcement officers, investigators and other criminal justice officials, all of whom are required to share the knowledge gained with their colleagues, according to NJSACOP.
The ILEA program is an initiative of the U.S. state department and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) that is designed to enhance international cooperation and training for law enforcement around the world. ILEA facilities are located in regions worldwide, including Thailand and El Salvador, and New Mexico in the U.S.
NJSACOP is known for its unique blend of theory and application designed to create future leaders in law enforcement. Federal officials have requested the agency deliver its Command and Leadership Academy program three more times in the upcoming months at ILEA locations in Budapest and Botswana, according to the press release.
The NJSACOP training runs 104 hours over 13 weeks, but the June program was condensed to 72 rigorous hours in nine days of instruction to fit the ILEA program. The curriculum integrates behavioral-science theories and scenario-based learning to enhance education and skill development.
NJSACOP emphasizes leadership as a science with logical thinking and critical methodology, along with police-oriented case studies. The course also encourages practical application of organizational theory within a law-enforcement context. Hundreds of law-enforcement supervisors have graduated from the program since the early 1990s, as it expanded from New Jersey into five area states.
As the program expanded, Region 3 was added to serve Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and southern New Jersey. Region 4 was launched for Middlesex and Somerset counties. Region 5 comprises eastern Pennsylvania through an arrangement with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office. Academy students come from a wide variety of local, county, state and federal agencies including the FBI, the Federal Air Marshal Service and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Winter is here. South Jersey Gas (SJG) and Elizabethtown Gas offer tips aimed to keep customers safe through the winter season.
“We think it’s important to be proactive by offering our customers tips on how to plan for winter storms,” said Craig Stewart, vice president of safety and shared services at SJI Utilities, the gas companies’ parent company. “As a trusted community partner, our customers need to be aware of how they can protect themselves and their families this winter season.”
The companies suggest that residents prepare their homes with the following steps:
Insulate to prevent heat loss and drafty areas
Keep extra blankets, flashlights, water, and a supply of non-perishable food readily available.
Have a generator on standby, but keep it outdoors.
Check your gas meter, especially after storms, to ensure it is free from debris, ice, snow or other blockages.
Gently remove snow buildup around and on top of the meter using a broom or your hands. Avoid using a shovel; it can damage the meter.
Prevent ice from accumulating on the meter by ensuring that gutters or other sources of dripping water are not directed at it. Ensure the paths to the meter are free of obstacles, such as snow piles.
Clear snow safely. When shoveling, take breaks to avoid over-exertion. Push snow instead of lifting it, and avoid twisting your back while shoveling.
Use a snow blower with caution, and keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.
Prepare for power outages by charging electronic devices and have extra batteries on hand.
Keep a supply of bottled water in case pipes freeze or the water supply is interrupted.
Be safe and smart with natural gas. Because natural gas lines are underground, they are less likely to be damaged during severe weather. But if lines or service are disrupted, don’t attempt to turn gas off or on by yourself.
Know the location of your natural gas meter during an emergency so gas companies can quickly access it.
If you smell natural gas – treated to smell like rotten eggs – move to a safe location, call 911 and contact South Jersey Gas at (800) 582-7060 or Elizabethtown Gas at (800) 492-4009.
Winter is here. South Jersey Gas (SJG) and Elizabethtown Gas offer tips aimed to keep customers safe through the winter season.
“We think it’s important to be proactive by offering our customers tips on how to plan for winter storms,” said Craig Stewart, vice president of safety and shared services at SJI Utilities, the gas companies’ parent company. “As a trusted community partner, our customers need to be aware of how they can protect themselves and their families this winter season.”
The companies suggest that residents prepare their homes with the following steps:
Insulate to prevent heat loss and drafty areas
Keep extra blankets, flashlights, water, and a supply of non-perishable food readily available.
Have a generator on standby, but keep it outdoors.
Check your gas meter, especially after storms, to ensure it is free from debris, ice, snow or other blockages.
Gently remove snow buildup around and on top of the meter using a broom or your hands. Avoid using a shovel; it can damage the meter.
Prevent ice from accumulating on the meter by ensuring that gutters or other sources of dripping water are not directed at it. Ensure the paths to the meter are free of obstacles, such as snow piles.
Clear snow safely. When shoveling, take breaks to avoid over-exertion. Push snow instead of lifting it, and avoid twisting your back while shoveling.
Use a snow blower with caution, and keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.
Prepare for power outages by charging electronic devices and have extra batteries on hand.
Keep a supply of bottled water in case pipes freeze or the water supply is interrupted.
Be safe and smart with natural gas. Because natural gas lines are underground, they are less likely to be damaged during severe weather. But if lines or service are disrupted, don’t attempt to turn gas off or on by yourself.
Know the location of your natural gas meter during an emergency so gas companies can quickly access it.
If you smell natural gas – treated to smell like rotten eggs – move to a safe location, call 911 and contact South Jersey Gas at (800) 582-7060 or Elizabethtown Gas at (800) 492-4009.
