Employment Background Check on Tap for School Board Members
A proposed bill in New Jersey would make it a requirement for all school board members to undergo an employment background check.
Bill A-444 has already been unanimously approved by the state Assembly and is now sitting before the Senate Education Committee. The bill was proposed by Assemblymen Jerry Green, Jack Conners, Herb Conaway Jr., and Jon M. Bramnick.
If approved, the bill would disqualify members from serving on a school board if they have been convicted of serious crimes, according to an article by NJ.com.
Paramedic Jobs Recognized
Those with paramedic jobs in New Jersey have been recognized by a national commission.
Jersey City Medical Center's Emergency Medical Service, operated by LibertyHealth, recently received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. This is the first ambulance service in northern New Jersey, the third in the state and one of only 135 across the country to receive the accreditation.
"This accreditation reflects the commitment we have to the people in the community who depend on us for their well being," Christopher Rinn, EMS director, said. "It's a real credit to the hard work, perseverance and professionalism of our medical director Dr. Bill Wang and the 250 individuals who comprise our team, and it speaks to the commitment the hospital has in maintaining a first class emergency medical service for Jersey City and Hudson County."
Staffing Software Social Media Seminars
A new round of staffing software (Click here) seminars is taking place in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Staffing Alliance has teamed up with Applied Systems Technology to offer a series of "Web 2.0 and the Staffing Industry" seminars. The five remaining sessions will take place at the Sheraton Edison Hotel in the Raritan Center in Edison, N.J.
The first seminar, which took place at the end of January, attracted more than 70 attendees. The seminar featured Everett Reiss, project and account manager for AST, who spoke on "Social Media Success Stories in the Staffing Industry."
EMS Jobs in New Jersey
Anyone considering EMS jobs in New Jersey has plenty of choices when it comes to training for an EMT or paramedic position.
EMS jobs are growing in popularity throughout the country. The overall healthcare industry is one of the few that has continued to add jobs despite the current economic recession and the industry is expected to continue to grow at a fast pace during the near future.
The outlook for EMTs and paramedics is a promising one, with positions in the field to grow faster than the average for all industries. In addition, most EMS jobs pay well, with the average salary in New Jersey around $32,110 per year.