Durham County Government

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. By raising awareness and celebrating disability pride, we can challenge societal stigmas and promote a more inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. Join us this month in activities and events. Learn more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/erVvwxZf

The Durham County Office of Emergency Services is now accepting applications for its EMS Academy 38. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a real difference in the community, this is your chance to start or advance your career in emergency medical services. Applications are now open for the following positions: Paramedic Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) For more information and to apply, visit the links below: EMT: https://lnkd.in/eSXKsXrS AEMT: https://lnkd.in/eKHyj4tb Paramedic: https://lnkd.in/e2_D33_A #EMS #Paramedic #AEMT #EMT #EmergencyServices #DurhamCounty #DCo 

Durham County Government proudly recognizes and celebrates Juneteenth, a significant day in American history. June 19, 1865, widely known as Juneteenth, marks the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed that the Emancipation Proclamation had declared them free—two and a half years earlier. Today, Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. We encourage you to visit the Durham County Office of Equitable Well-Being's website to discover ways to connect, learn, and contribute this Juneteenth. Learn more here: Juneteenth: June 19 | Durham County (dconc.gov).

Durham County Government is excited to announce the formation of the Advisory Board for Durham County’s new Resources for Youth Success & Empowerment (RYSE) Assessment Center and invites residents to apply. The RYSE Advisory Board will be instrumental in guiding the development and implementation of the RYSE Assessment Center services, including the Youth Diversion Program. Individuals interested in ensuring the effectiveness and success of the RYSE Assessment Center are encouraged to apply to serve on the board.   The RYSE Assessment Center, located at 2432 Broad St., provides a non-threatening, inclusive atmosphere for parents who are simply looking for information for their youth who are exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The RYSE Assessment Center is a community-focused program that connects youth and their families to a plethora of resources in Durham County. Youth ages 10-17 and their families will have an opportunity to work with a case manager to create a plan that aids their growth and meets their needs. The Assessment Center also includes a 90-to-120-day diversion program that connects at-risk youth to needed resources to reduce their contact with the criminal legal system. Both programs at the center are voluntary and cost-free. The center is not a service provider, but a resource hub for Durham residents to collaborate with Durham programs and organizations.    The RYSE Advisory Board will consist of community stakeholders with knowledge and experience in youth services. The board will provide oversight and strategic guidance to the RYSE Assessment Center and its Youth Diversion Program, meeting quarterly to evaluate and discuss the center's goals, purpose, and implementation of services.   Durham County is seeking young people aged 14 -17 for Youth Member At-Large positions to bring valuable generational insights to the board. Interested youth can apply at https://lnkd.in/epHxhgEK.   Additionally, residents aged 18 and over who are parents or caregivers of children who have used services such as mental health, juvenile justice, or community-based programs, or who are former users of these services, are encouraged to apply for a Community Member At-Large position. This role will leverage individual’s specialized knowledge and experience to enhance the RYSE Assessment Center. Those interested in applying for a Community Member At-Large position can apply at https://lnkd.in/ekd5Jtcc. Applications for both the Youth Member At-Large and Community Member At-Large positions will be accepted through Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5 p.m.    For more information about the RYSE Assessment Center Advisory Board or RYSE Assessment Center, please contact [email protected]. Read more about the RYSE Assessment Center Advisory Board here: https://lnkd.in/e78yWHf4

Join the Durham City/County Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Office for an informational and fact-focused event featuring immigration experts, immigrant and refugee services providers, and people with lived experience. The program will include a panel discussion on immigrants and refugees in Durham and a presentation on the cultural characteristics, history, values, beliefs, and behaviors of foreign-born groups living in Durham. This event is open to all Durham City and County service providers, public safety officials, educators, advocates, business owners, nonprofits, and residents who want to know more about Durham's immigrant and refugee populations. 🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍 Where: Durham County Administration II Building 201 East Main Street Durham, NC 27701 1st Floor - Conference Rm 126 Register for the event at https://lnkd.in/esAgmviu. For more information and questions call 919-560-9337 or email [email protected].

Yesterday, #DCo employees got a chance to take part in a training and discussion held by our Office of Equitable Well-Being staff and the LGBTQ Center of Durham that focused on understanding pronouns and how to be an ally. After the training, a large group of our employees gathered in the courtyard of the Human Services Building to show their support for and solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community here in Durham County as we celebrate and recognize #PrideMonth in June!

The Board now turns to the vote on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance. The County Manager presents the budget to the Board for approval in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, which requires adoptions of the annual budget no later than July 1, 2024. Three members of the community signed up to speak on this agenda item, 1 virtually, 2 in person. The BOCC then voted 4-1 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance totaling $966,175,117. This year's budget includes a County property tax rate increase of 4.65 cents to 79.87 cents per $100 valuation The Budget Ordinance and the full Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Document will be available on the Durham County Government Budget and Management Services website in the near future – http://dconc.gov/budget.

We at Durham County Government celebrate #PrideMonth to honor past advocates and heroes, to celebrate how far we have come, and to reenergize to continue the work. Join us this month in activities, events and trainings. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eS7jkzVr.

Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly J. Sowell enthusiastically welcomed five new interns to her office this week and they got a taste of local government immediately by attending a Lunch & Learn Session from our Office of Supplier Diversity. The group, from left to right - Management Intern Elliot DeWire (University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics), Ad Hoc Intern Jonathan Pyka (Duke Sanford School of Public Policy, Master of Public Policy), Ad Hoc Intern Pramesti Puspitasari (Duke Sanford School of Public Policy, Master of Public Policy), Manager Sowell, Ad Hoc Intern Valeska Alvarado (Duke University, Bachelor of Public Policy), and Management Intern Eve Candelo-Mosquera (UNC Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Science, Information Science) will get to work with various departments throughout the organization, putting their skills to task for the residents of Durham County. Join us in welcoming them to the #DCo family! Learn more about some of the internship and fellowship opportunities with Durham County here:

It’s #NationalEMSWeek! County Manager Dr. Kimberly J. Sowell, Assistant County Manager Dwane Brinson, and Chief of Staff Shannon Trapp joined in the fun at Durham County EMS Station I for a cookout honoring all of our Durham County Emergency Medical Services workers! There were games, great conversations, and plenty of food for everyone who stopped by to celebrate. We at Durham County Government give our most hardy and heartfelt thank-you to our dedicated Emergency Medical Services staff. They work extremely hard to protect the safety and health of Durham residents! This is the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. On May 13, the Durham Board of County Commissioners proclaimed May 19-25, 2024, as EMS Week in Durham County in recognition of the essential service provided by the Durham County Emergency Medical Services system.