Upcoming Webinars

Join us on October 17 to explore the values that many faith communities and public health groups share and the benefits of partnerships between the two. Speakers from two faith-based organizations will share examples of work grounded in racial and economic justice and legislative strategies to improve health. We hope to see you there.

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Webinar: Lunch & Learn: Navigating Workplace Investigations

Tuesday, October 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm

This webinar will provide participants with the basic tools, strategies, and approaches to conducting effective workplace investigations. The speakers will provide a brief overview on when to investigate, how to select an investigator and formulate an investigation plan, effective interview techniques, and how to properly assess credibility and document your findings as well as top investigation mistakes and post-investigation considerations for the public sector.

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Webinar: Shaping the Future: Key Trends in Real Estate, Finance, and Economic Development

Wednesday, October 18, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Private sector investment priorities are undergoing profound changes. In response, local governments face the challenge of leveraging new real estate development trends, aligning with evolving worker preferences, and adapting to the digital economy’s transformative impact on flexibility and location. This session will empower local leaders with a deep understanding of the seismic shifts in land use and the nuances of and opportunities in public and private finance strategies. These insights are crucial to capture value in an environment of altered investment priorities. Moreover, this session provides actionable guidance on deploying effective economic development platforms to attract private investment and foster local prosperity. By equipping your community with these economic development strategies and public agency investment insights, you’re setting the stage for informed decision-making and ensuring a prosperous future.

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Prevention News Digest

Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance from the Field

Informed by experts in the school health field, this guide assists communities to develop high quality, comprehensive school mental health systems to support students. To develop a strong foundation of district and school professionals — including administrators, educators, and specialized instructional support personnel (e.g., school psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses) — the guidance includes a focus on workforce development strategies for both pre-service (e.g., ensuring curriculum changes to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in education, health, and behavioral health professions about high quality and sustainable school mental health systems) and in-service (e.g., training to build internal staff capacity).

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Emergency Department Visits Increase for Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions in Children and Adolescents

Each year, during 2018–2023, the number and proportion of weekly ED visits for eight mental and behavioral health conditions were up to two times higher during the school semesters compared to summers among children and teens aged 10–17 years. Among children aged 5–9 years, the number and proportion of emergency department (ED) visits increased for five mental and behavioral health conditions. Parents and caregivers, educators, health care providers, and others who regularly interact with children and adolescents can learn about symptoms of mental distress, and monitor children and adolescents for possible increases in mental distress in the weeks leading up to and during the academic year. Read the MMWR.

Message From the board

OCTOBER COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK MEETING
Please join us THIS WEDNESDAY from 3:30-5pm for our monthly CSN meeting. This month’s topic will be Substance Use. We will hear from local service providers about the trends they’re seeing currently around substance use and prevention. We will also discuss ways that we can collaborate to better serve our community.

Nevada County News

Housing Amendments Remove Barriers to Housing Production in Unincorporated County

The changes, approved by the Board of Supervisors September 12, include allowing every residential property to build both an Accessory Dwelling Unit and a Junior Accessory Dwelling unit as long as septic capacity allows. An ADU, also known as a granny unit, is usually smaller than the main home and legally part of the same property. A JADU is a smaller type of ADU, up to 500-square-feet within a home with its own entrance. The changes go into effect October 13.

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United Way Book Sale Runs Through Oct. 27

Hundreds of books are now for sale in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administration Center in Nevada City. The sale is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Genres for sale include young adult, romance, Western, classics, mystery, religion, healing, spirituality, history/politics, do-it-yourself, gardening, photography and cooking. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Nevada County.

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Get Ready for Flu Season! 

Get Ready for Flu Season!
Join us at the Nevada County Public Health Department’s Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic on October 17th, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Twin Cities Church, 11726 Rough and Ready Highway in Grass Valley!
High-Dose Senior (65+) Vaccines: New this Year! Limited Number Available, so don’t miss out!
We’ve got you covered! Flu shots will be available for adults and children aged 3 and older while supplies last. Protect yourself and your loved ones as we head into the colder months.
 Drive on by and stay in your car – it’s that easy! You will be in and out in no time, all while staying safe and socially distanced.
Let’s keep our community healthy and strong together! See you there!
Appointments can be made ahead of time at https://myturn.ca.gov/screening…

Nevada County Jobs

NEW JOBS THIS WEEK

Legal Office Assistant 1

Legal Office Assistant I

Legal Assistant II

Behavioral Health Worker II- Temporary

Behavioral Health Worker I – Temporary

View All Current Job Openings

Student Services Technician -Counseling – Nevada County Campus

  • Grass Valley, CA
  • Full-Time – $25.97 Hourly
  • Category: Administration
  • Division: Instruction Office
Under general supervision of assigned manager, performs a variety of technical duties in support of assigned student services program area including admissions and records, assessment center, counseling, financial aid intake and data entry, EOPS, DSPS, international students, transfer center, tutoring center, or other program area; provides students, staff, and others with specialized information, training, and assistance related to area of assignment; and performs other general program support and clerical assistance duties in support of assigned program area.

CNL’s Upcoming Training

Leadership Communication for Fundraising Success – Workshop Wednesday, October 4th

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 9:00am – 12:30pm

Where: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Trainer: Salvatore Manzi
Cost: $60 – CNL Members;
$75 – Not-Yet-Members

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The way we communicate determines just how much traction we can get with fundraising, team meetings, and conveying our mission to the community. Join this program and elevate the way you and your team are communicating internally and externally to ensure influence and impact.

In this training, learn to:

  • Ensure connection & engagement while fundraising
  • Increase and convey confidence while speaking
  • Use effective storytelling to move others to action
  • Successfully answer even the toughest questions

Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Salvatore and register TODAY… This training has limited registration available to ensure each attendee comes away with the learning they need to make a difference in their communications.
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