Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan Presented with RCRC President’s AwardOn September 15, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) recognized Nevada County’s Information and General Services Agency Director and Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan with their 2022 President’s Award. Presented during RCRC’s annual meeting each September, the President’s Award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond their everyday roles to support and strengthen California’s rural counties. Monaghan was selected for his leadership in information technology on behalf of rural California. He has provided vital support, serving as the subject matter expert for RCRC staff on broadband advocacy and program development efforts that aided in the formation of RCRC’s affiliate entity dedicated to rural broadband deployment, Golden State Connect Authority. He has also written a series of articles for RCRC’s Barbed Wire newsletter, supplying essential information to local governments on topics of online service provision, cyber-risk reduction, and rural broadband development. Read More
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Save the Date: Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Set for October 4thMark your calendars for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 4th, and come to Nevada County Public Health’s free drive-thru flu shot clinic! The clinic is for adults and children 3 years of age and older and will be held from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the parking lot of Twin Cities Church at 11726 Rough and Ready Highway in Grass Valley.
The purpose of this drive-thru is to practice and evaluate response levels and preparedness of Public Health staff and community partners in the event of a large communicable disease outbreak or public health emergency. Public participation is essential to making this event a success, so please come join us and help fight flu!
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Nevada County Moves Forward on New Bear River Library Location On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved going out to bid for construction of a new Bear River Library location at 11010 Combie Road. Currently, the library is located in a shared spaced at Bear River High School, limiting open hours, internet capabilities, and programs available at the branch.The new space will be modeled after the recent upgrades to the Penn Valley Library branch, and will include a community meeting room, a children’s area, circulation area, lounge areas, a patio for outdoor reading programs, and ADA accessible restroom, parking, and entrances. The updated space will also include an Open+ after-hours entrance, allowing library patrons to access the space and library services outside of regular hours. The project is expected to be completed over the next few years. With Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors approval, Nevada County will begin the construction bidding process for eligible contractors. The upgrades are made possible by Measure A, a ¼ cent sales tax approved by voters 2016 to expand library services in Nevada County. Read More
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Nevada County’s Internship Program Garners Statewide RecognitionSince 2019, Nevada County has hosted 94 interns who have contributed over 40,000 hours of service to Nevada County and its residents. This week, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) presented their prestigious Challenge Award to Nevada County's Human Resources department for its successful internship program, which has created a new talent pipeline, provides on-the-job experience, and has contributed over $815,000 of salary savings.
"Nevada County wowed our judges," said Chastity Benson, CSAC Director of Operations & Education Programs. "Nevada County's internship program has a progressive approach to recruitment, engages community partners, and goes beyond the normal internship experience."
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Volunteer for SYRCL's Yuba River Cleanup This WeekendThe Yuba River Cleanup is back!
The South Yuba River Citizen's League (SYRCL) is hosting the 25th Annual Yuba River Cleanup this weekend. Volunteers will be helping to remove trash from trails and beaches by choosing from a Self-Guided Cleanup or joining the official community-wide Yuba River Cleanup on September 17th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
To celebrate everyone’s fantastic work, SYRCL invites all 2022 Cleanup volunteers to congregate at Bridgeport Crossing (near the visitor center) for lunch and a party from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
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Submit Your Questions for Board of Supervisors Candidate ForumThe League of Women Voters of Nevada County is seeking questions from the public for their District 3 Board of Supervisors candidate forum.
The forum will be held in-person on September 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Rood Center and streamed live on Comcast and Suddenlink Channel 18 and on the Nevada County Media website and YouTube channel.
Send your questions to be considered for candidates Lisa Swarthout and Patti Ingram Spencer to info@lwvnevadacounty.org. Questions should be appropriate for the office and applicable to all candidates.
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Teamwork: District 4 Update from Supervisor Sue HoekChair Hoek’s Teamwork newsletter is issued monthly and covers topics relevant to District 4.
In her September 2022 newsletter, she discusses recent wildfire activity and related air quality concerns; recaps the Nevada County Fair; reminds us to monitor and maintain our vehicles to prevent wildfire; highlights a major win for Western Gateway Regional Park, and more.
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist - LicensedNevada 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.
Join a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members! Nevada County is seeking a licensed Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist to provide the following support to community members: - Assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services, especially in Medi-Cal billing agencies.
- Support Quality Assurance Program and Quality Assurance Manager through well-developed knowledge base of Medi-Cal SMHS, DMC-ODS programs, and community mental health programs (both adult and children’s services).
- Perform internal/external audits and program reviews under direction of QA Manager.
- Support and provide specific documentation and QA-focused trainings to both internal/external providers. Provides guidance, support, and feedback on areas of quality assurance and improvement practices under guidance of QA Manager.
- Serve as significant project contributor and project lead, as needed, for diverse quality improvement projects under guidance from QA Manager.
The ideal candidate has provided Psychotherapy and is aware of billable versus non-billable elements of psychotherapeutic services and has screened potential clients over telephonic or virtual methods in prior work. A bilingual Spanish skill would be a bonus!
We seek to hire individuals who are caring and who bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time, in addition to strong organizational skills. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively.
Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
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