OCBSS Responsibility in Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979The Board is responsible for coordinating the investigation of all complaints pertaining to rooming and boarding houses, as well as residential health care facilities throughout Ocean County. Allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents of these facilities are investigated directly by this department. Outreach to provide information on available services is performed every six months to boarding homes and residential health care facilities and every twelve months to rooming houses as required by the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979.Personal Assistance Services ProgramThis program provides attendant care services to physically disabled individuals age 18 years and older, who have a permanent physical disability, are capable of self-direction and are able to supervise an attendant. Services provided enable disabled adults to be employed, prepare for employment, volunteer, and/or live independently.Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)This is a national program administered by AmeriCorps Seniors and is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Social Services. The purpose of RSVP is to create meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals aged 55 and over and to help meet identified service needs in the community.Senior Assisted Social Services (SASS) The purpose of this program is to provide home modifications necessary to alleviate conditions which are determined to adversely affect the health and safety of county residents age 60 and older. Recommendations on needed home modifications for eligible individuals are made once a home inspection is completed. Additionally, escorted transportation is available to eligible individuals who require safe transportation to attend to their activities of daily living. Assisted and/or escorted transportation services are provided to Ocean County residents 60 years old and older to secure housing, benefits, and nutrition as well as access to medical care and other services related to the health and welfare of the individual who is not receiving transportation services through other programs. Social ServicesThe Board provides information and referral services to county adults without regard to income. Information and referrals are directed to adults in need of protective services, transportation, home repairs, and other services. Information and referral services are also available to residents in boarding homes, residential healthcare facilities and rooming houses.Statewide Respite Care ProgramThis program provides respite services to families experiencing fatigue and stress due to long-term caregiving of frail, elderly, and/or disabled members. Services are short-term and can be arranged on an intermittent basis or for a specific period of time. Respite care makes use of a variety of short-term services to meet the specific and limited goal of providing caregivers with temporary relief from the physical and emotional demands of caregiving. Families or individuals providing unpaid basic daily care at home to a functionally impaired adult over age 18 are eligible for services. Priority is given to families where the impaired member is at risk of long-term institutionalization due to the inability of the caregiver to continue in that role.Supportive Assistance to Individuals and Families (SAIF)This program is an intensive case management program for Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) recipients who have received more than 48 months of assistance. It also provides additional support to families and individuals who have been unable to become self-sufficient because of serious barriers.Transportation ServicesEmergency Assistance (EA) - Limited transportation services are provided to eligible recipients of Emergency Assistance.
Fair Hearings - Beneficiaries receive transportation to attend fair hearings concerning adverse actions to the beneficiary.
Friendship Corner - Transportation for Friendship Corner clients is provided for several annual events held during the year.
Senior Assisted Social Services (SASS) - Assisted and/or escorted transportation services are provided to Ocean County residents 60 years old and older to secure housing, benefits, and nutrition as well as access to medical care and other services related to the health and welfare of the individual who is not receiving transportation services through other programs.
Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) - Transportation services to doctor appointments, shopping, work sites, etc., are provided to elderly and/or disabled residents who are ineligible for services under other transportation programs.
Mobile Outreach Unit - The mobile outreach unit brings the Ocean County Board of Social Service programs directly into communities across the County’s 640 square miles. The mobile outreach unit staff have a wide range of knowledge of the more than 50 programs administered by the agency and are able to assist residents to identify and apply for eligible programs, as well as provide referrals to the vast resources in Ocean County.
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Case ManagementCase management services are provided to TANF/GA/SSI recipients with serious barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. The WFNJ Case Management unit handles cases involving domestic violence, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and mental illness.
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