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Supervisors Award $2 Million in Community Resiliency Grants

On Tuesday, November 9th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously awarded $1,991,884 in “Community Resiliency Grants,” funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to 32 local nonprofits, small businesses, and special districts.

The County received 73 eligible applications totaling $4,967,963 in requests that met federal guidelines to “respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.”

The County’s “Community Resiliency Grants” are intended to support community-serving institutions and programs responding to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that increase resiliency, support recovery, and provide relief.

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Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for School-age Children

The Nevada County Public Health department is hosting a free vaccination clinic for school age children on Tuesday, November 16th, from 2:00 to 5:30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley. “We’re offering an opportunity to get local kids vaccinated quickly. With second doses scheduled for December 7th, kids who get vaccinated at the November 16th clinic will be fully protected just in time for the December holidays.” said Public Health Director Jill Blake.

The vaccination event will be geared specifically to young children, with fun activities, a calming corner, and medical professionals on-hand to answer questions. A parent or guardian must be present with any minor receiving a vaccination. Appointments are now available on MyTurn.ca.gov.

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Nevada County Public Health Officer Removes Limits on Events, Leaves Masking Requirements in Place

Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann issued an amendment to his August 25, 2021 order to remove limits on events while leaving masking requirements in place. The amended order went into effect at 12:01 am on November 10, 2021.

The amended order:

Removes the local prohibition on indoor and outdoor gatherings or events where 2,500 or more people will be in attendance.
Rescinds the requirement that events with 500 attendees or more develop and implement a plan to verify vaccination status or proof of a negative test.
Requires masking indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Requires masking outdoors where distancing is not possible.

According to Kellermann, the amended order allows event organizers to follow State guidance on events while leaving the local masking requirements in place.

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U.S. Department of labor Hire Vets Platinum Award

Nevada County Receives U.S. Department of Labor Platinum Award

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Nevada County a HIRE Vets Platinum Award for its Veterans Hiring and Internship Program. The award honors employers who have proven their commitment to hire, retain, and support Veterans in their organization. Nevada County is one of only 17 employers across the nation to be recognized at this level and is the only large employer in Northern California to receive this prestigious award.

Nevada County’s Veteran Hiring and Internship program is the result of three years of leadership by Director of Human Resources, Steve Rose, who is himself a retired Air Force officer with 25 years of service. The program stemmed from a desire to meet the distinctive needs of Veterans looking to continue their public service after the military. “Our desire was threefold: to recruit, employ, and retain highly skilled veterans with the experience and motivation to work for our innovative County” Rose said.

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Youth Art Contest for District Attorney Interview Room

Victims of crime often struggle to navigate the criminal justice system, beginning with investigative interviews. Headquartered under the Nevada County District Attorney’s office, the Victims Witness Assistance Center (VWAC) supports victims of child abuse and neglect by consistently providing a supportive investigative process and diminishing the damage children experience through victimization.

Investigators from throughout the local law enforcement community utilize a youth-focused interview room when investigating potential criminal cases of child abuse and neglect, designed primarily for children aged 13 and younger. To better serve youth victims of crime, the VWAC team is committed to enhancing the child interview process by ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. To this end, youth from across Nevada County are invited to participate in a community-wide art contest designed to increase child abuse awareness and create a more youth-friendly interview experience.

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Nevada County Releases 2020 Agricultural Crop Report

This week the Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner presented the 2020 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors. This annual report helps gauge the economic health and diversity of the agricultural community here in Nevada County.

In 2020, the total gross value of all agricultural crops produced in Nevada County was $19,725,200. This represents a decrease of approximately $3.7 million, or nearly 15%. This decrease is largely contributed to the gross value of livestock falling 33% to $3,640,300.

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Board of Supervisors November 16th Agenda Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to 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. The Tuesday November 16th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers.

Please refer to pages 10 through 12 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Honorable Bernard "Bernie" Zimmerman for his public service on the Nevada County Historical Landmark's Commission and for being named Citizen of the Year by the Nevada County Historical Society.

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Job Openings at Nevada County:

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.

Join our Social Services Department as a Social Worker IV.

Do you have a desire to better the lives of the children of Nevada County? Join the team of Social Workers in the Child Welfare Services division of the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Worker IV handle advanced and intensive case management services for Child Welfare clients under general supervision. 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 further 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 excel in a work environment that is fast paced and team oriented, and are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

Social Worker IV is the highest non-supervisory level in this classification, and candidates will hold a Master's in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology or related degree, as well as 1 year of full-time experience performing social work case management. The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass a Spanish bilingual proficiency examination.

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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