The Ranch House: Closing Gaps in Housing Services

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors had foresight when they prioritized access to affordable housing in 2018. Since that time, the housing crisis in California has accelerated, as has the cost of development. California is currently the second most expensive place to live in the nation after Hawaii. The Board’s early action precipitated a wave of forward-thinking efforts and innovative solutions. Since 2018, there have been numerous projects initiated across Nevada County, representing a spectrum of housing types from supportive housing to general affordable housing. After years of effort, many of these projects are starting to come online, including Brunswick Commons in Grass Valley, Lone Oak Senior Apartments in Penn Valley, and Cashin’s Field in Nevada City. These projects have a tangible benefit, but it is still not enough, and more must be done across the spectrum.

The Ranch House project is a great example of an innovative project that addresses an important gap in the current array of housing services: supportive housing for people who are stable enough to live with relative independence but will thrive best in an independent unit, as opposed to living with roommates. 

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Scam Alert: EBT Text Messages

The Nevada County Social Services Department has received reports that scammers are sending text messages asking community members to provide personal information about their EBT cards. The County and State will NEVER text or call you to ask for your EBT card number or PIN (personal identification number).
 
If you are unsure if a message is legitimate, do not respond. If you need more information or you are the victim of a scam, contact Nevada County Social Services at (530) 265-1340, visit ebt.ca.gov, or call the state EBT customer service line at (877) 328-9677.  

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Nevada County Road Crews Play the Role of Both Hero and Nuisance

“Sometimes, motorists are annoyed with us for slowing them down or stopping them,” says Colten Gould, a county road supervisor for the past 21 years. “But without road maintenance crews, no one would get anywhere.”

The dedication and skill of Nevada County Roads Division workers has sometimes meant the difference between life and death. Carlos Ortega, a county road maintenance worker and equipment operator, helped save the lives of motorists stranded above Skillman Campground in the Tahoe National Forest during a March 16, 2020 blizzard.

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Zip Books are Back!

Zip Books, a program funded by the California State Library, is a way for Library patrons to request books that the Library doesn't own--an innovative alternative to the traditional interlibrary loan. You may request a book or an audiobook that is not available through the Nevada County Library to be delivered to your home free of charge. 

Patrons can submit a purchase request through an online form or in person at any Nevada County Library location during normal operating hours. 

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January 24th Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.

The Tuesday, January 24th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by attending the meeting in person, emailing BOS.PublicComment@nevadacountyca.gov, calling (530) 270-3474, or using the Board’s eComment system. Please submit written comments before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd, to provide time for the Board members to read them and for your comments to become part of the public record. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 11 and 12 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

At the beginning of the meeting, before public comment, District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall will present a certificate of recognition to the departing Executive Director of the South Yuba River Citizens League, Melinda Booth.

Following public comment and the consent calendar, the Board will adjourn as the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and call the regular meeting of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Board of Directors to order. After the consent calendar and public comment, the Board will adjourn as the Board of Directors of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and reconvene as the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors will then consider a resolution accepting the designation of Nevada County as a Stepping Up Innovator County and review and provide feedback on the 2022 Board Objectives Year-End Report.

Then, Supervisors will go into closed session for a consultation with the Sheriff and the Chief Information Officer concerning matters posing a risk to essential public services.

At 11:00 a.m., Human Resources Director Steve Rose will present the Nevada County Employee Service Awards.

At 1:30 p.m., following a recess for lunch, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Nevada County Planning Commission’s recommendation for the Ranch House project.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist 

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 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 a 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 the direction of the QA Manager.
• Support and provide specific documentation and QA-focused training to both internal/external providers. Provides guidance, support, and feedback on areas of quality assurance and improvement practices under the guidance of the QA Manager.
• Serve as a 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.

New jobs this week:

• Public Health Nurse I - Truckee
• Public Health Nurse II - Truckee
• Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed

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