Weekly Roundup for January 5, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following:

1. Help available for older adults, people with disabilities
2. Learn how to navigate the county’s hiring process on January 25
3. Save the date: Next community webinar on homelessness will take place January 31

Help available for older adults, people with disabilities

Need help finding services that support older adults and people with disabilities? The Sonoma County Human Services Department and local nonprofits have teamed up to create an online hub that connects people with resources that help them live as independently as possible in their homes.

The Aging & Disability Online Resource Hub is a one-stop destination that streamlines access to critical services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. From health to transportation and nutrition services provided by federal, state and local government agencies and their nonprofit partners, this hub has you covered. 

To access the hub, call (707) 565-INFO (4636) or visit https://www.socoadrh.org and click on the chat icon to start a conversation with a dedicated social worker. Assistance is available for older adults, people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, social workers and service providers. 

Empower yourself with knowledge and connect with the support you need. Learn more today and share this essential resource with those who might benefit from it!

Learn how to navigate the county’s hiring process on January 25

Did you know the County of Sonoma has been named one of the best mid-sized employers in the United States by Forbes magazine for two straight years? It’s a great time to join our team. Learn how you can improve your chances of getting hired at our next Start Here! class, which provides an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination and selection processes. 

Registrations are now being accepted for the two-hour virtual class, which will be held at 10 a.m. on January 25. The free class is intended for the public, whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Participants will learn how to submit a thorough application, best practices for the interview and examination, and much more. 

Contact us at careers@sonoma-county.org to register for the January 25 class or sign up for our mailing list to be notified of future classes. We are currently accepting applications for more than 80 different positions. Explore our current job openings at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/recruitment-and-classification-division/services/getting-a-job

Save the date: Next community webinar on homelessness will take place January 31

Learn how to get help for homelessness on January 31 at the third monthly community webinar on homelessness staged by the county’s Department of Health Services.

The webinar will feature Kaitlin Carney, who manages the county’s coordinated entry system with HomeFirst, and Thai Hilton, an analyst with the Department of Health Services’ Ending Homelessness Team. Following a brief discussion, community members will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.

The webinar begins at 5:30 p.m. on January 31. For information on how to participate, visit https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/how-to-get-help-in-sonoma-county-a-community-webinar-on-homelessness-(3)

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