Jessica Hering, Msw, Lisw Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Supervise and evaluate Social Services department staff including eight direct reports, working with housing services, homelessness prevention, and food pantry intake processes, ensuring collaboration and positive morale.Provide program direction, generate statistical and program reports to funders, and collaborate with other community organizations and groups.Prepare and monitor department budget, work collaboratively with Advancement Department to generate new sources of revenue. Manage interns and department volunteers. Represent VEAP in the community and at planning groups.Lead department in annual planning and goals, partner across departments such as Advancement and Finance, and participate in agency Leadership Team.

Roseville, Minnesota

Supervise housing and shelter Program Directors, Emergency Services offices, and Continuum of Care Priority List ManagersRepresent The Salvation Army at local Continuum of Care meetings and other inter-agency councilsManage and comply with all government and local contracts and ensure compliance with HUD, other Federal, State, and County contracts and grants, and foundation grantsSeek out new funding opportunitiesWork with Data Integrity Specialists and front line staff to track and report on program outcomes and indicatorsAssist in the preparation of grant materials and requests for funding of direct assistance programsWork with the Divisional Social Services Assistant Director in preparing budgets Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Twin Cities Social Services programsAssist in planning and implementation of seasonal services including holiday toy distributions

Roseville, Minnesota

Supervise housing and shelter Program Directors, and Continuum of Care Prioritiy List ManagersRepresent The Salvation Army at local Continuum of Care meetings and other inter-agency councilsManage and comply with all government and local contracts, and assist in the preparation of grant materials and requests for funding of direct assistance programsWork with the Twin Cities Social Services Director in preparing budgets Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Twin Cities Social Services programsAssist in planning and implementation of seasonal services including holiday toy distributions

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Supervise and coordinate Permanent Supportive Housing at HOPE Harbor and Harvest HillsProvide guidance and direction to staff at each facilityFacilitate staff meetings and activitiesWork with Twin Cities Social Service Director for direction and supervision of both housing programs in coordination with other Salvation Army programsDevelop and maintain policies and procedures for HOPE Harbor and Harvest HillsAssist with the development of grants and funding for programsRepresent The Salvation Army in inter-agency councils and other community groupsResponsible for the development and management of HOPE Harbor and Harvest Hills budgets

Roseville, Minnesota

Oversee management of the operations of assigned social services offices, programs, off site staff and outreachesOversee the implementation of program goals in the officesAssist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new employeesRepresent The Salvation Army in inter-agency councils and other community groupsRegularly evaluate services to best meet community needsWork with the Social Service Director for the development of the annual budgetsAssist in planning and implementation of seasonal services including holiday toy distributions

St. Paul And Minneapolis, Minnesota

Conduct client interviews and case management Determine eligibility for programs, assist in application, provide options and make referralsProvide crisis intervention assistance when neededOversee the maintenance of the food shelf; maintain requirements of Department of HealthRecruit, train, manage and support volunteersSupervise office staffAssist in recruiting, interviewing and training of new employees

St. Paul, Minnesota

Provide first response to inquiry calls regarding program referralsAssist in conducting initial interview and screening with client and/or parent/guardian for minorsProctor and score psychological testingTrack clients through agency process including referral and intake phases until treatment beginsAssist billing staff and clinical staff with billing to insurance or other payorsSupervise Intake Assistant

St. Paul, Minnesota

Provide first response to inquiry calls regarding program referralsAssist in conducting initial interview and screening with client and/or parent/guardian for minorsProctor and score psychological testingAssist billing staff and clinical staff with billing to insurance or other payorsProcess clinical correspondence including dictation, letters and memosProvide back-up reception duties

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Plan and facilitate groups with elementary school children in an urban setting focusing on improving social skillsWork with teachers to find appropriate referrals and assess students for appropriateness for the groupWork with group through the life cycle of the group including the beginning, middle, and termination phasesModel appropriate social skills and plan activities to engage students with the group leaders and with one another in age appropriate waysWork with school social workers as needed regarding individual studentsParticipate in team staff meetings and consultations

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Take referrals for emergency shelter for children in Hennepin County or other countiesWork with Hennepin County First Response, social workers, law enforcement officers, and other professionalsConduct age-appropriate intake interviews with children and provide support to children who have been removed from caregiversObtain background information from referring partyComplete risk assessmentsWrite intake reportsFind least restrictive emergency shelter placements, including emergency foster care, group homes, and shelters, and coordinate the transportation of children to the placement

St. Paul, Minnesota

Facilitate safe exchanges of children from one parent to another following procedures to ensure that parents do not have contact with one anotherFacilitate supervised visitations of children with non-custodial parentsConduct intake interviews with new clientsSchedule appointments, take payments, and answer phones at the front deskAssist with organization of annual fundraising event including solicitation of donationsAssist with researching safety procedures

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Answer phone calls and assist walk-in clients with resources and referrals to help meet their needsRefer clients to Chrysalis programs as appropriate and connect them with the intake departmentAssist in crisis intervention as necessaryBecome familiar with community resources

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Direct Practice Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Work

Activities and Societies: Social Work Club, Tutor/Mentor program, Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority