Probation Department Sponsors Annual Special Olympics

Probation Department Sponsors Annual Special Olympics Northern CA Law Enforcement Torch Run

Nevada County Probation will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 13th.

The Nevada County leg of the run will take place at 10:00 am. The run will start and stop in the Eric Rood Administrative Center parking lot. This is the second year the Nevada County Probation Department has sponsored and organized the run for Nevada County. Participants this year will include members from the Probation Department, Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office, Northern CHP, Truckee Police Department, Nevada City Police Department, and Grass Valley Police Department.

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Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey Help define wildfire resilience and provide input for this community-driven plan! We want to hear from you! Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has developed a robust program to create a Roadmap to Resilience which includes an update to the County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP will support our community in taking action to protect the things we value from wildfire and will become the roadmap for prioritizing wildfire risk reduction activities throughout the County. Help define Wildfire Resilience by taking the CWPP Survey available from June 1st to August 31st.

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Nevada County Hiring

Job Openings at Nevada County: Social Worker IV

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County is seeking a Social Worker IV to support the Child Welfare Services team to handle advanced and intensive case management services for Child Welfare clients. The Social Worker IV requires an in-depth understanding of family dynamics, mental health issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, and a working understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care. This position requires initiative, determination, rigorous case management skills, and a passion to see families and children receive the services they need to remain healthy and, hopefully, intact. Strong candidates are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and excel in a work environment that is fast paced and team oriented.

We care for and support employees striving for a balanced, healthy work and home life. The Social Worker IVs enjoy flexible schedules and telework options, as well as a generous holiday and leave program. Fun and laughter are essential elements at work! In fact, Child Welfare Services is a frequent winner of the annual Halloween office decoration contest! And our potlucks and team-building events are, in a word, legendary. Simply put, we care about our team and our community, and we take pride in what we do.

Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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The Behavioral Health Care Workforce

First 5 “Stronger Starts”

KCRA 3: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California surgeon general help launch fight against ‘toxic stress’ in children under 5 years old
Standing in front of a crowd of influential state leaders peppered with families from the Capitol City, First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom smiled as she discussed the new “Stronger Starts” campaign. (Heft, 6/1/23)

The campaign is an initiative budding from the group “First 5 California” that builds awareness for parents and caregivers around toxic stress response, and the long-term effects adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have on young children.

Nevada County News

Nevada County Launches Trail Finder App and Invites the Public to Celebrate Trails in June

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County, which recognizes the incredible benefits trails provide local residents and visitors. To celebrate, the County is launching the new Nevada County Trail Finder App to help users discover public access trails throughout Nevada County.

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Nevada County Welcomes Kathy Cahill as Public Health Director

Nevada County Welcomes Kathy Cahill as Public Health Director

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County is excited to welcome Kathy Cahill as Public Health Director starting July 10th. Cahill will lead Nevada County’s Public Health Department, working alongside Health Officer Dr. Sherilynn Cooke and overseeing a team of 43 staff. Nevada County Public Health is a small but mighty department and is among the smallest communities in California to be nationally accredited (the mark of excellence in Public Health). Public Health serves as a connecter and convener, working with emergency services agencies to prepare for and respond to disasters, working with the local healthcare sector and community-based organizations to promote community health, and much more.

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Job Openings at Nevada County

Job Openings at Nevada County: Senior Planner

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County is looking for a Senior Planner to be responsible for processing larger and more complex current planning projects, including reviewing those projects for compliance with CEQA. The incumbent will also have the potential to prepare and implement state-mandated General Plan elements and amendments and to supervise and lead one of the basic functions of the office: Resource and Advance and/or Current Planning.

Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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