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Jalissa Spanier Keller

Grand Forks

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker offering15+ years of experience in numerous professional environments including child welfare, school settings, and developmental disability programs. Thrives in areas of communication, organization, community resources, and advocating needs. Background working in high conflict areas and fast paced, multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social Worker

Grand Forks Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance and supported them during crisis situations.

Family Preservation Case Manager III

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Contributed to a supportive team environment by sharing best practices and engaging in constructive dialogue regarding challenging cases.
  • Increased family self-sufficiency by connecting clients to community resources and financial assistance programs.
  • Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of case management practice while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive client information
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions, service plans, progress reports, and other relevant information in compliance with agency standards.

Foster Care Case Manager III

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone
09.2016 - 04.2019
  • Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
  • Educated families in program resources and provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Qualified as an expert witness by attending proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.

Support Coordinator

Support Systems, INC.
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals, providing a clear record of care provided.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitoring case documentation and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
  • Fostered partnerships with local service providers to enhance resource networks available to clients in need of specialized assistance or referrals.

Case Manager, Social Worker III

Wells, Foster, Eddy County Social Services
05.2013 - 11.2014

Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.

  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.

Education

Associates Arts Degree -

Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND
05.2007

Master’s Degree - Social Work

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12.2012

B.S. Degree - Social Work

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12.2009

Skills

  • Community/resource advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Case management/Solution-based interventions
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Community referrals
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Leadership Experience

License in Social Work in 1/2009, Continuing Education Credits- 30+ hours every two years, Social Work-Master’s Level in 12/01/12, Core Modules in the North Dakota Statewide Developmental Disabilities Staff Training Program, Advanced DD certification, Leadership Enrichment Course, Participated and Attended leadership seminars/skill workshops, Nurturing Parenting Program Seminar and Facilitator Training, Child Welfare Worker Certification/Safety Framework Training, Wraparound Certification Training, Mental Health First Aide, Principle based De-escalation, training Addiction/Mental Health trainings and ongoing applicable trainings throughout my career.

Timeline

School Social Worker

Grand Forks Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Family Preservation Case Manager III

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone
04.2019 - 08.2022

Foster Care Case Manager III

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone
09.2016 - 04.2019

Support Coordinator

Support Systems, INC.
01.2015 - 08.2016

Case Manager, Social Worker III

Wells, Foster, Eddy County Social Services
05.2013 - 11.2014

Master’s Degree - Social Work

University of North Dakota

B.S. Degree - Social Work

University of North Dakota

Associates Arts Degree -

Lake Region State College
Jalissa Spanier Keller