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Securing our Synagogues 

Legislation to boost funds for security at houses of 
worship is working its way through Congress.
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ipartisan legislation to provide 
grants to nonprofits and faith-
based organizations to protect 
against acts of terror passed the U.S. 
House on June 10 and just passed a leg-
islative hurdle in the Senate. 
The Securing American Non-Profit 
Organizations Against Terrorism Act 
was co-sponsored by Michigan Rep. 
Haley Stevens. It will increase fund-
ing of the Department of Homeland 
Security’
s Nonprofit 
Security Grant Program 
to $75 million over the 
next five years, allow-
ing houses of worship 
to invest in life-saving 
training, equipment and 
personnel.
“Places of worship are sacred,
” she 
said. “There has been a disturbing 
string of violent attacks against peaceful 
worshippers in the U.S. and around the 
world, including deadly attacks at syna-
gogues in Pennsylvania and California. 
“We must combat the rise of white 
supremacy, bigotry, xenophobia and 
anti-Semitism that has contributed to 
these horrific mass shootings. In part, 
this means investing in securing places 
of worship to prevent further attacks.
” 
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), 
and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced 
the legislation in the Senate on June 11 
and secured Senate Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs Committee 
approval June 19.
“Places of worship should be a safe 
haven, where people can practice their 
religion without fear of being attacked,
” 
Peters said. 
Earlier this month, Peters launched 
a bipartisan inquiry into the govern-
ment’
s efforts to prevent domestic 
terrorism and the recent surge in 
extremist violence against religious 
institutions, including attacks com-

mitted by white supremacists, white 
nationalists, neo-Nazis and related 
groups. An unclassified 2017 Joint 
Intelligence Bulletin prepared by the 
FBI and DHS concluded 
that white supremacist 
extremists were respon-
sible for more homicides 
and attacks over the 
past 16 years “than any 
other domestic extremist 
movement.
”
If enacted, this legislation will ensure 
the DHS provides grant funding to 
assist targeted organizations with the 
costs of acquiring and installing secu-
rity equipment, security personnel and 
security training for key personnel to 
prevent/protect against attacks. 
Of the $75 million total, $50 million 
will be available for nonprofits located 
within high-risk urban areas, and the 
remaining $25 million will be avail-
able for organizations that fall outside 
of those areas. Under the legislation, 
funding may be used for target-hard-
ening activities, training for personnel 
and other activities. 
The legislation has support from a 
broad coalition of groups, including 
the NAACP
, the Jewish Federations of 
North America, the Jewish Federation 
of Metropolitan Detroit and ACCESS.
“There is no better response to 
hatred and terrorism than our unwav-
ering commitment to keep our houses 
of worship safe and, at 
the same time, welcom-
ing to our communities,
” 
said Beverly Liss, Jewish 
Federation president. 
 “We commend the 
senators and their col-
leagues for their lead-
ership on behalf of Jewish Detroit and 
cultural and religious organizations 
throughout our country.
” ■

JN STAFF

Haley Stevens

Gary Peters

Beverly Liss

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Oversee and direct operations of JVS’ 
Senior Adult Services Program, including 
the planning and implementation of 
marketing strategies that will cultivate 
the program’s census and community 
support. Oversee fiscal management 
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development and monitoring.

Develop and maintain relationships 
in the aging network, including the 
Alzheimer’s Association, Area Agency 
on Aging 1-B, MORC and the Michigan 
Adult Day Services Association, as 
well as the Jewish Federation of 
Metropolitan Detroit, Jewish Senior 
Life of Metropolitan Detroit, the Jewish 
Community Center and Jewish Family 
Service.

Work with internal teams to expand 
media opportunities, and coordinate the 
production and distribution of marketing 
materials.

In coordination with other JSL and JVS 
staff, organize, host, and present exhibits 
at Aging Network, educational events, 
and public forums. 

Assist in the development and 
implementation of new services for the 
Brown Program and related entities, 
including Memory Club, Mind University, 
and Senior Service Corps. 

Expand the Brown Program’s 
programmatic capacity and funding 
resources by assisting in writing grant 
applications, encouraging donations, and 
helping establish funds/endowments that 
ensure the Program’s long-term success.

Attend open houses, trainings, forums, 
and networking events to build and 
increase public knowledge and presence 
of the Brown Program.

Recruit, orient, train. and evaluate 
designated staff. Complete written 
performance evaluations, as required. 
Schedule, manage, and cover for 
supervised positions when staff are 
absent or on leave. 

Ensure that program content, policies, 
procedures, and staff documentation 
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funding source requirements, 
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reports, as required.

Pursue educational and research 
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care for persons with dementia and their 
family partners.

Exercise leadership in health and 
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participants, their family members, staff, 
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to date and trained in safety procedures 
on a regular basis, giving leadership to 
other staff during emergency or crisis 
situations, and notifying and involving 
partner or collateral agencies/services 
like AAA 1-B, MORC, or Adult Protective 
Services.

Ensure strong communication and 
coordination of services between 
program sites, and with other 
departments of both agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, 
gerontology or related field; Master’s 
degree required. 

Work/life experience with senior adults 
diagnosed with dementia and their family 
care partner. 

Ability to be flexible and adaptable in 
your workday, support an experienced 
team, and manage relationships with 
varying stakeholders.

Composition skills sufficient to prepare 
required reports and grant applications. 
Interpersonal skills sufficient to 
communicate with participants, public 
and staff. 

Experience with creative program 
development and marketing training 
preferred. 

Ability to work flexible hours and travel 
to local community sites. Occasional out 
of town travel may be required.

BENEFITS:

JVS Human Services provides a 
comprehensive benefits package 
including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), 
paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 
holiday pay), long term disability, and 
basic life insurance.

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