The HR Coordinator will maintain HR personnel files per regulatory standards, recruit for open positions, develop staff programs to comply with all regulatory requirements related to competency per job description. High school diploma or associated degree preferred. Excellent oral, written an communication skills. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Prefer 5 years of Human resources/Benefits experience. 

LSMNJ offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including a 100% match in the Retirement Savings Plan. Please send resume to rkreiger@lsmnj.org. Check out our website at www.lsmnj.org for more information about Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ. LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Looking for a way to give back to others. Support our mission of serving those in New Jersey who hurt, who are in need or who have limited choices by volunteering your time. We have numerous opportunities to serve seniors, immigrants and refugees, and the homeless. Gather your church group, your co-workers or your friends and family and lend a hand.

Burlington
Central Administrative Office

• Volunteers to perform general administrative duties (Mon thru Fri, anytime between 8:30am and 5pm)

Flanders
Mt. Olive I & II Affordable Senior Housing

• There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.

Jersey City
Lutheran Home for Children

• There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.

Jersey City
Lutheran Senior Healthcare

• There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.

Moorestown
Lutheran Care at Moorestown

• Gift Shop volunteers that can re-stock shelves and ring up sales on register (Wed thru Sun 12-7pm)
• Ice Cream Parlor Volunteer – Scoop and serve residents (7 days from 6-8pm)
• Volunteers to assist with feeding residents – Any day, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner (we provide necessary training)

Piscataway & Sayreville
Developmentally Disabled Housing

• Volunteers to perform miscellaneous repairs on both properties (Familiarity using tools and making repairs, necessary)

Trenton
Immigration & Refugee Services

• Volunteers needed to assist teaching English language to adult refugee students from Burma & Bhutan. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs, 9am to 1 pm in Trenton.
• Volunteers needed to assist with furniture donation pick-up & delivery. Valid Drivers License and ability to lift and move furniture required.

Trenton
Luther Arms Assisted Living

• Volunteers to work on arts and crafts at least once a week

Trenton
Trenton Property Management

• There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.

West Caldwell
Crane’s Mill Continuing Care Retirement Community

• There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.

To request more information or to apply as a volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, please call 609.699.4139 or email us at info@lsmnj.org.

LSM/NJ seeks a qualified candidate to assist newly arrived refugees with healthcare and social services related activities. These activities include making and taking clients to medical and welfare appointments, maintaining documentation and reports in a timely manner, and working closely with Medicaid providers and social service officials. The ideal candidate will have experience working with social service agencies and refugees. Valid driver’s license is required. Must possess effective communication and writing skills, have ability to multi-task, maintain an organized calendar, and work with a multicultural population. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Stephanie Ford, Refugee Resettlement Program Manager at sford@lsmnj.org . EOE.

LSM/NJ offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including a 100% match in the Retirement Savings Plan.  Please send resume to sford@lsmnj.org.   Check out our website at www.lsmnj.org for more information about Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ.  LSM/NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Crane’s Mill, a retirement community in West Caldwell has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician. Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented.  General mechanic with experience in HVAC (preferred), plumbing, electrical and building repair, and renovation skills. Position offers competitive salary and benefits. Apply in person: 459 Passaic Ave, W. Caldwell, NJ 07006 or fax/email resume to 973-276-3003, Attn: Maintenance Department, email : ltomassi@lsmnj.org

LSM/NJ offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including a 100% match in the Retirement Savings Plan.  Please send resume to ltomassi@lsmnj.org.  Check out our website at www.lsmnj.org for more information about Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ.  LSM/NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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For Immediate Release

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey Responds to Community Questions about Impact of Planned CCRC in New Providence
Crossing at Murray Hill will bring many benefits to community while having minimal impact on municipal services

BURLINGTON, N.J. – January 18, 2010 – The Zoning Board of Adjustment of New Providence, N.J., will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 20 at New Providence Town Hall to consider a request for variances from Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey for the planned Crossing at Murray Hill continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 535 Mountain Avenue. In advance of that meeting, Jerry Nugent, president and CEO of the organization, sought to answer some of most frequently asked community questions about the CCRC plans.

“Some Borough residents are under the impression that our plans call for dozens of stand-alone buildings,” said Nugent. “Actually, only five buildings are planned on the 20+ acre site. The main building will include 271 senior independent living apartments and a health center comprising no more than 124 beds for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care and sub-acute care. The building also includes the development’s social areas and administrative offices. Four separate buildings comprising eight single-family, semi-detached cottages will be the only buildings not physically connected to the main building.”

Questions also have been raised about the effect the CCRC would have on community services, such as schools, police and fire. According to Nugent, a detailed fiscal impact study conducted by Clarke Caton Hintz, PC of Trenton, N.J., determined that, in the following ways, the Crossing at Murray Hill will have minimal to no impact on municipal services:

         • Schools: The Crossing at Murray Hill will be restricted to persons 62 or older without children as one of the two exceptions from the federal Fair Housing Act that are based on age. The average age of adults moving into the CCRC is expected to be 78-82. Because no school-aged children will be residing in the community, there will be no direct impact on the costs of New Providence’s school system.

         • Police Services: The facility will have 24-hour security. And, with an average age in the seventies, residents will have very little impact on the criminal justice system.

        • Emergency Medical Services: EMS services will be minimized because skilled nurses, who are on site 24 hours a day, will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring of residents’ health needs. The community will also have its own private ambulance service.

         • Fire Services: The main building will be made of all non-combustible materials such as concrete, steel and glass. In addition, the building will be fully sprinklered with state of the art alarm systems.

In fact,” said Nugent, “the Crossing at Murray Hill will bring significant financial benefits to New Providence. While the property currently pays $443,092 in taxes, the CCRC is expected to bring in up to four times that amount in tax revenue – approximately $1.7 million – based upon a maximum build-out of the plans.”

Nugent noted that a July 2009 market demand study analyzed the demographics of the New Providence area and confirmed that there is a strong demand for a CCRC. “Currently, seniors located in a 10 to 15 mile radius of New Providence who are interested in living in a CCRC would need to leave the familiar surroundings of the community, including the shops, physicians, hospitals, services and activities they use and support.

“As the potential purchaser of the Mountain Avenue property and as an applicant for use, height and other variances, we’re sensitive to the concerns of the community. We’ve been proactive during our planning process by reaching out to community members to get their opinions and to keep them informed. We’re happy to discuss these issues and any others that may arise at the meeting on January 20.”

About Lutheran Social Ministries
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is the owner of Crane’s Mill CCRC in West Caldwell, N.J., and is a faith-based, statewide not-for-profit provider of compassionate, quality senior care services, dedicated to helping older adults successfully age and live their lives to the fullest potential. For more information, call (609) 699-4108 or visit www.lsmnj.org.

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Contact: Heather Kato
Annual Giving & Marketing Manager
(609) 699-4139
hkato@lsmnj.org

Grace Assisted Living Center Opens in Moorestown, New Jersey

MOORESTOWN – Friday, November 6, 2009 – Marked by a ceremonial ribbon cutting, Lutheran Care at Moorestown opened the doors of its newest addition to its campus, Grace Assisted Living Center, on Thursday, November 5, 2009.  The much anticipated opening was greeted with warm smiles and enthusiasm from the Center’s newest residents, their family members, staff members and executives, as well as Moorestown township officials.  The ribbon cutting also symbolized the formal re-opening of the recently renovated and historic Breidenhart Castle, which sits stately nestled on the front of Lutheran Care’s campus.

Grace Assisted Living Center is the new home of 46 assisted living apartments for those requiring supportive services and compassionate care.  The Center’s charmingly decorated, one and two room suites provide the perfect alternative accommodations for those seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, although do not yet require 24-hour assistance or complex medical supervision.   Each suite is appointed with a kitchenette, living area, and a private bath with a walk-in shower.  Services provided to Grace residents include: three nutritious meals daily; dietary consultation by a certified dietician; housekeeping and laundry services; supervision of any necessary medications; emergency call system with on-site nurse response; social services and spiritual counseling as requested; physical fitness and wellness care; transportation to local medical appointments; on-site daily activities, worship services and off-site planned trips; and use of the facility grounds, including areas of worship, activities, and visitation.    

Paul Cranmer, Executive Director of Lutheran Care at Moorestown, describes the new facility as “a place that provides peace of mind to family members.”  He explains, “Grace Assisted Living Center offers a safe and secure environment for elders to live independently.  We will provide as much or as little assistance as our residents and their families need or want us to.  Our certified professional nursing staff will continually assess the needs of our residents, and provide assistance based on each individual’s determined level of care.”  There is also a dedicated area for the memory impaired which offers added security and additional monitoring by nursing professionals certified in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care.

The Center is situated on the campus between the skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center, known as Lutheran Home at Moorestown and Hope Rehabilitation Center, and one of Moorestown’s most famous landmarks, Breidenhart Castle.

Thursday’s celebration also included the grand re-opening of Breidenhart Castle, which recently received both an interior and exterior facelift.  The historical landmark was erected in 1894 as a private residence of Samuel Leeds Allen, inventor of the Flexible Flyer sled. He called the Tudor gothic castle “Breidenhart,” meaning “broad hearth stone” or “hospitality.”  In 1920, the home was purchased by Eldridge R. Johnson, inventor of the Victor Talking
Machine. In 1947, Johnson’s widow sold the house and its 12 landscaped acres to what was then the Lutheran Home of New Jersey. In 1961, the Home was renamed “Lutheran Home at Moorestown.” 

In 1978, the building of Pennsylvania limestone and Indiana sandstone trimmings was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, the task of renovating the historical landmark began.  Today, the castle is a symbol of community spirit.  Not only does it now provide additional office space for the staff of Lutheran Care at Moorestown, but moving forward, the castle will become a center for community outreach to ensure the daily well-being of senior citizens at home. 

Various officials representing the many organizations involved in the project participated in cutting the ribbon. 

For more information on Grace Assisted Living Center, Breidenhart Castle or Lutheran Care at Moorestown, log onto www.lsmnj.org.  If you are interested in becoming a resident of Grace Assisted Living Center and would like a tour, contact Admissions at 856.213.1214.
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Lutheran Care at Moorestown is a program of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, a faith-based, statewide not-for-profit provider of compassionate, quality senior care services, as well as community programs such as adoption, immigration & refugee resettlement, community residences for developmentally disabled women & affordable housing for seniors and families.  For more information, visit our website at www.lsmnj.org.

Contact: 
  Susan W. Arnold, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
  (609) 699-4108; SArnold@lsmnj.org
  or
  David Culver, Boyd Tamney Cross
  (610) 254-7426; DCulver@btcmarketing.com

New Providence Continuing Care Retirement Community Being Developed on “Solid Financial Footing”
President and CEO of CCRC’s developer, Lutheran Social Ministries, says the Crossing at Murray Hill community has been modeled after its successful Crane’s Mill CCRC in West Caldwell.

BURLINGTON, N.J. – December 23, 2009 – Jerry Nugent, the president and CEO of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, said the Burlington, N.J.-based not-for-profit’s development of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), The Crossing at Murray Hill in New Providence, N.J., is being planned and will be built on “sound financial footing.”

The Crossing at Murray Hill, planned for construction at 535 Mountain Avenue in New Providence, is modeled after Lutheran Social Ministries’ successful Crane’s Mill CCRC in West Caldwell, N.J.

“Lutheran Social Ministries is very confident in the plans we’ve created for the Crossing at Murray Hill. It is based on the Crane’s Mill model, which is one of the most successful and financially stable CCRCs in the region. We firmly believe that the many factors that have made Crane’s Mill a success will enable us to create a strong, vibrant community in New Providence.”

Crane’s Mill has an Independent Living occupancy rate of 98-99 percent, “a rate that is the envy of many CCRCs, which would be satisfied with an occupancy of 90 percent,” said Nugent. One of the keys to high occupancy, according to Nugent, is conducting reliable market studies at the beginning stages of a CCRC project. The Crossing at Murray Hill is being designed to fit the lifestyle and expectations of the people that live in the area.

“The New Providence market reflects a strong need for a new CCRC,” Nugent said. “Our market studies told us the kind of communities our target market – consisting of individuals who are at least 62 years of age, with the average age of 78 – are looking for in their retirement years: styles of apartments, services and amenities offered and community pricing. And because Lutheran Social Ministries is a not-for-profit, we’re not beholden to shareholders, who demand a strong return on their investment. We answer to the needs of our local communities, which want retirement living accommodations that provide benefits for the community as well as the residents.”

In the past 18 months, the developers of some large CCRCs have been affected by the stock market collapse, the housing crisis and the bad credit market – what Robert Kramer, president of the National Investment Center for the Senior Housing & Care Industry, called a “triple whammy.” Seniors who couldn’t sell their existing homes put off moving into CCRCs or other retirement living arrangements. Larger developers, some of which Nugent said “bet the house on the continuing, rapid growth in the economy,” found they could no longer fill all their units.

“All CCRCs in New Jersey are required to file financial disclosure statements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and these statements are available to the public upon request. By visiting the Web site of GuideStar (www.guidestar.org), a national database on not-for-profit organizations, anyone can view Lutheran Social Ministries’ at Crane’s Mill’s IRS Form 990, which provides financial information about our financial condition, our financial strength and other information, such as the sources of our income. “

About Lutheran Social Ministries:
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is a faith-based, statewide not-for-profit provider of compassionate, quality senior care services, dedicated to helping older adults successfully age and live their lives to the fullest potential. For more information, call (609) 699-4108 or visit www.lsmnj.org.

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Join us this year as we recognize LSM/NJ’s Immigration & Refugee Services Staff for their unwavering efforts and contributions to our community.  Exemplifying an extraordinary passion for the clients they serve, members of our Immigration & Refugee Service Staff can personally relate to the trials & tribulations of immigrants journeying to this country in search of freedom. Each staff member is dedicated and committed to providing our clients with a “place to call home” & the promise of a better tomorrow.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.  Proceeds from this event benefit the Immigration & Refugee Services Program.

Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Coordinator or designee/Registered Nurse, responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to the preservation of the home environment.  Assists in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the participants of Lutheran Senior Healthcare.

LSMNJ offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including a 100% match in the Retirement Savings Plan. Please send resume to rkreiger@lsmnj.org. Check out our website at www.lsmnj.org for more information about Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ. LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Under the direction of the Nursing Director  oversees the day-to-day operations of the In-Home Services program for Lutheran Senior Healthcare. Directs and supervises the Home care Registered Nurse (R.N), Licensed Practical. Nurse (L.P.N) Home Health Aide, and Home Care Scheduler. Shall assist leadership in policy formation and program development and implementation. Participates in the establishment of annual budgets.  Provides supervision visits to home care staff in the field quarterly to evaluate skill and performance. Performs initial assessment, annual reassessment and change of condition assessments of participants in their home environment coordinates plan of care with appropriate resources. When appropriate provides treatments and health education for participants in their home as appropriate. In conjunction with the Nursing Director shall act as the liaison between the contracted home health agency and Lutheran Senior Healthcare. Will insures compliance with competency requirements. Maintains the participant’s medical record with thorough documentation. Communicates participant’s changes and progress to appropriate staff. Participates in the development of and competency evaluation of new employees as well as orientation activities.

Must have BSN and RN in NJ.

LSMNJ offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including a 100% match in the Retirement Savings Plan. Please send resume to rkreiger@lsmnj.org. Check out our website at www.lsmnj.org for more information about Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ. LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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