Jennifer Gervais EdD, LICSW
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Marcia Runnberg-Valadez
I have known Dr. Gervais as a social work educator and professional colleague for over thirteen years. She is an amazing social worker and educator with an ability to engage, create, manage, and lead any mission put in front of her. I initially worked and supervised Dr. Gervais when she served as the Field Education Coordinator for the College of St. Scholastica Social Work undergraduate program - distant site in St. Paul, MN. In 2007 this was a new distance program that required building the field education program 'from the ground up'. In her role, she was responsible for recruiting and advising students, recruiting and training prospective field/agency sites. She also developed curriculum and course delivery infrastructures that served diverse student populations with multiple challenges and learning needs. In addition, Dr. Gervais was instrumental in creating a technology-based system for appropriately matching students to field education settings to their learning skills and needs. Dr. Gervais was also an EdD peer colleague during our doctoral studies at Hamline University, where her enthusiasm for learning and creating were contagious among her cohort peers. In recent years Dr. Gervais has served as a speaker in my social work courses at a tribal community college where her expertise in childrens mental health, SEL, and family interventions have been valuable to my students.
Julie Luker, Ed.D.
Dr. Gervais is highly skilled at identifying and integrating student learning outcomes within higher education course curriculum. I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with her at local and regional conferences. At these conferences, we highlighted effective course development techniques that serve to strategically address student learning outcomes while ensuring alignment between delivery formats (face-to-face versus online).
Marcia Runnberg-Valadez
I have known Dr. Gervais as a social work educator and professional colleague for over thirteen years. She is an amazing social worker and educator with an ability to engage, create, manage, and lead any mission put in front of her. I initially worked and supervised Dr. Gervais when she served as the Field Education Coordinator for the College of St. Scholastica Social Work undergraduate program - distant site in St. Paul, MN. In 2007 this was a new distance program that required building the field education program 'from the ground up'. In her role, she was responsible for recruiting and advising students, recruiting and training prospective field/agency sites. She also developed curriculum and course delivery infrastructures that served diverse student populations with multiple challenges and learning needs. In addition, Dr. Gervais was instrumental in creating a technology-based system for appropriately matching students to field education settings to their learning skills and needs. Dr. Gervais was also an EdD peer colleague during our doctoral studies at Hamline University, where her enthusiasm for learning and creating were contagious among her cohort peers. In recent years Dr. Gervais has served as a speaker in my social work courses at a tribal community college where her expertise in childrens mental health, SEL, and family interventions have been valuable to my students.
Julie Luker, Ed.D.
Dr. Gervais is highly skilled at identifying and integrating student learning outcomes within higher education course curriculum. I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with her at local and regional conferences. At these conferences, we highlighted effective course development techniques that serve to strategically address student learning outcomes while ensuring alignment between delivery formats (face-to-face versus online).
Marcia Runnberg-Valadez
I have known Dr. Gervais as a social work educator and professional colleague for over thirteen years. She is an amazing social worker and educator with an ability to engage, create, manage, and lead any mission put in front of her. I initially worked and supervised Dr. Gervais when she served as the Field Education Coordinator for the College of St. Scholastica Social Work undergraduate program - distant site in St. Paul, MN. In 2007 this was a new distance program that required building the field education program 'from the ground up'. In her role, she was responsible for recruiting and advising students, recruiting and training prospective field/agency sites. She also developed curriculum and course delivery infrastructures that served diverse student populations with multiple challenges and learning needs. In addition, Dr. Gervais was instrumental in creating a technology-based system for appropriately matching students to field education settings to their learning skills and needs. Dr. Gervais was also an EdD peer colleague during our doctoral studies at Hamline University, where her enthusiasm for learning and creating were contagious among her cohort peers. In recent years Dr. Gervais has served as a speaker in my social work courses at a tribal community college where her expertise in childrens mental health, SEL, and family interventions have been valuable to my students.
Julie Luker, Ed.D.
Dr. Gervais is highly skilled at identifying and integrating student learning outcomes within higher education course curriculum. I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with her at local and regional conferences. At these conferences, we highlighted effective course development techniques that serve to strategically address student learning outcomes while ensuring alignment between delivery formats (face-to-face versus online).
Marcia Runnberg-Valadez
I have known Dr. Gervais as a social work educator and professional colleague for over thirteen years. She is an amazing social worker and educator with an ability to engage, create, manage, and lead any mission put in front of her. I initially worked and supervised Dr. Gervais when she served as the Field Education Coordinator for the College of St. Scholastica Social Work undergraduate program - distant site in St. Paul, MN. In 2007 this was a new distance program that required building the field education program 'from the ground up'. In her role, she was responsible for recruiting and advising students, recruiting and training prospective field/agency sites. She also developed curriculum and course delivery infrastructures that served diverse student populations with multiple challenges and learning needs. In addition, Dr. Gervais was instrumental in creating a technology-based system for appropriately matching students to field education settings to their learning skills and needs. Dr. Gervais was also an EdD peer colleague during our doctoral studies at Hamline University, where her enthusiasm for learning and creating were contagious among her cohort peers. In recent years Dr. Gervais has served as a speaker in my social work courses at a tribal community college where her expertise in childrens mental health, SEL, and family interventions have been valuable to my students.
Julie Luker, Ed.D.
Dr. Gervais is highly skilled at identifying and integrating student learning outcomes within higher education course curriculum. I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with her at local and regional conferences. At these conferences, we highlighted effective course development techniques that serve to strategically address student learning outcomes while ensuring alignment between delivery formats (face-to-face versus online).
Credentials
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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
State of Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational & Professional LicensingMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Online Instructor Certificate (Advanced)
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Online Instructor Certificate (Intermediate)
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
School Social Worker
Minnesota Department of EducationAug, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Minnesota Board of Social WorkSep, 1995- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Utah
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
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Apr 2022 - Present
A remote online educator who proactively engages students to be successful online learners. Provides consultation and curriculum development for graduate and undergraduate courses. Creates and maintains cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff informing the admission and advisory process. A remote online educator who proactively engages students to be successful online learners. Provides consultation and curriculum development for graduate and undergraduate courses. Creates and maintains cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff informing the admission and advisory process.
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Adjunct Faculty
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2022
Adjunct professor in the Bachelor's of Healthcare and Human Services Management and Master in Social Work Program Course taught: HHSM310A Care Management for Human Service Professionals (Hybrid), MSW Online Program 607 Generalist Practice II: Groups and Large Systems, MSW 645 and 649 Generalist Field Practicum, MSW 650 Clinical Methods I with Individuals, MSW 655 Ethical Social Work Practice, MSW 664 Social Work in Schools, and MSW 690 Capstone Adjunct professor in the Bachelor's of Healthcare and Human Services Management and Master in Social Work Program Course taught: HHSM310A Care Management for Human Service Professionals (Hybrid), MSW Online Program 607 Generalist Practice II: Groups and Large Systems, MSW 645 and 649 Generalist Field Practicum, MSW 650 Clinical Methods I with Individuals, MSW 655 Ethical Social Work Practice, MSW 664 Social Work in Schools, and MSW 690 Capstone
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Lecturer
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
Adjunct professor in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in the MSW Program - online courses SOC WRK 705 Individual Behavior and Social Welfare and SOC WRK 754 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Adjunct professor in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare in the MSW Program - online courses SOC WRK 705 Individual Behavior and Social Welfare and SOC WRK 754 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
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South Washington County Schools
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Valley Crossing Elementary
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School Social Worker
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2021
• Developed a 6-week social-emotional curriculum for grades K-5. • Developed, collaborated, and secured grants and corporate funding to offer social-emotional well-being topics and practices to promote student well-being for staff and community stakeholders. • Provided staff and community partner trainings on social-emotional strategies, mental health awareness and treatment, LGBTQ related topics, child welfare reporting, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and data privacy process. • Developed 504 plans for students and coordinated services to ensure access to accommodations to support student learning. • Provided Tier 2 and 3 level interventions to promote student success. • Trained in and implemented knowledge and strategies of Responsive Classroom, Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching, Restorative Practices, Zones of Regulation, Yoga Calm, and Move Mindfully into my daily communication and interventions with students. • Awarded Culture and Climate Ambassador in 2019 for work with staff and students on social-emotional regulation strategies. • Published locally and nationally for social-emotional strategies implemented with students. • Actively engaged, consulted, and collaborated with staff, families, and community partners on developing trauma-informed interventions to promote student success. • Chaired building-level mental health and school-wide consultation team. • Collaborated as a member of the School Improvement Planning Committee, Leadership Team, and Sunshine Committee at Valley Crossing Elementary. • Spearheaded the development of the Social Work rubric and evaluation tool to evaluate the performance of all social workers in the South Washington County School District. • Provided clinical consultation and supervision to licensed staff and school personnel. Show less
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Century College - Company
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White Bear Lake, MN
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Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Adjunct professor in the Human Service Program Courses taught: HSER 1020 Introduction to Human Services and HSER 1030 Helping Skills Adjunct professor in the Human Service Program Courses taught: HSER 1020 Introduction to Human Services and HSER 1030 Helping Skills
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Aris Clinic
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Woodbury, MN
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Clinical Outpatient Therapist
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May 2014 - Aug 2017
• Conducted diagnostic assessments and wrote treatment plants. • Provided outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. • Facilitated therapeutic process groups for children and adolescents. • Provided clinical supervision to Minnesota Board of Social Work Licensed LSW and LGSW social workers. • Conducted diagnostic assessments and wrote treatment plants. • Provided outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. • Facilitated therapeutic process groups for children and adolescents. • Provided clinical supervision to Minnesota Board of Social Work Licensed LSW and LGSW social workers.
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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River Falls, WI
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Field Placement Coordinator/Assistant Professor
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
• Spearheaded the development of the program's field manual and all field documentation per the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. • Collected and analyzed field outcomes to inform field liaison performance and placements. • Provided professional and academic advisement for 100+ students. • Managed field program budget of $5,000. • Taught courses on diversity in practice, substance abuse, and children and adolescent mental health. • Coordinated field experiences by collaborating with 100+ social service agencies. • Provided and facilitated trainings for community partners and academic staff on field-related topics. • Wrote self-study for the Council on Social Work Education reaffirmation process. • Collected and analyzed field outcomes to inform field liaison performance and placements. • Partnered with University Career Services to offer mock interviews and resume writing support to prepare students for the internship process. • Member of the Faculty Compensation Committee at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. • Member of the Student Mental Health and Substance Use Work Group at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Courses taught: Use, Abuse, and Addiction, Practice with Diverse Populations, Special Topics in Social Work (Children and Adolescent Mental Health), Social Work Field Instruction, and Senior Integrative Seminar. Show less
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Inver Hills Community College
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Inver Grove Heights
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2011 - May 2014
Adjunct professor in the Human Service Program Courses taught: HSER 1100 Introduction to Human Services (hybrid) HSER 1104 Multicultural Awareness in the Helping Profession (online) HSER 1112 Crisis Assessment and Intervention (online) Golden Apple recipient Fall 2012 Adjunct professor in the Human Service Program Courses taught: HSER 1100 Introduction to Human Services (hybrid) HSER 1104 Multicultural Awareness in the Helping Profession (online) HSER 1112 Crisis Assessment and Intervention (online) Golden Apple recipient Fall 2012
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The College of St. Scholastica
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Work Field Coordinator
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2011
• Wrote self-study for the Council on Social Work Education reaffirmation process.• Pioneered an online field management program to link students and field agencies together based on professional strengths and interests. • Provided and facilitated trainings for community partners and academic staff on field-related topics.• Partnered with Minnesota and State Colleges and Western Wisconsin community colleges and wrote articulation agreements. • Collected and analyzed field outcomes to inform field liaison performance and placements. • Provided professional and academic advisement for 100+ students.• Cultivated and coordinated a mentoring program for students and alumni.Courses taught: Human Behavior and Social Environment, Generalist Social Work Practice, Field I Practicum (Junior level), Field II Practicum (Senior level), Independent Professional Projects (Senior level), Mexico Social Justice Issues, Child/Adolescent Mental Health, Integrated Lab Show less
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Interim Program Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
• Managed and supervised a team of 10 faculty and up to 15 clinical staff.• Managed a department budget of $360,000.• Provided professional and academic advisement for 100+ students.• Actively recruited 100+ students at student information sessions• Partnered with Minnesota and State Colleges and Western Wisconsin community colleges and wrote articulation agreements.
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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River Falls, WI
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Visiting Associate Lecturer
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Courses taught: Practice with Diverse Populations and Use, Abuse, and Addiction Courses taught: Practice with Diverse Populations and Use, Abuse, and Addiction
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Psychotherapist
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2009
Conducted diagnostic assessments and wrote treatment plans. Provided outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. Conducted diagnostic assessments and wrote treatment plans. Provided outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, and families.
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Clinical Supervisor
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May 2005 - Dec 2006
Provided clinical supervision for Mental Health Practitioners and outpatient mental health services for individual, couples, and families, and individual and family life skills for children and adults. Conducted DSM-IV diagnostic assessments. Provided and facilitated trainings for community partners and therapeutic staff on mental health topics. Group coordinator and facilitator for Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) social skill groups and psychodrama groups for children under the age of 18. Co-Facilitated groups for children diagnosed in the fetal alcohol spectrum in partnership with the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Provided crisis intervention for children and families. Member of leadership team and participated in program development decision making. Created an employee training program and train the trainer curriculum. Developed, implemented, and updated agency policy and procedure manuals. Traveled extensively between offices, to social service agencies, and family homes. Show less
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Integrated Case Manager
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Jun 2001 - Mar 2005
• Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and III-P’S and monitored students’ progress. • Provided Tier 2 and 3 level interventions to promote student success. • Actively engaged, consulted, and collaborated with staff, families, and community partners on developing trauma-informed interventions to promote student success. • Provided staff and community partner trainings on social-emotional strategies, mental health awareness and treatment, child welfare reporting, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and data privacy process. • Assisted in the development, coordination and implementation of a policy, procedural, and training manual for Integrated Case Managers in #621, 622 & 623. • Participated on the III-P task force with Ramsey County North Suburban School Districts. • Facilitated family’s access to mental health services, funding sources, and medical assistance. Show less
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Washington County, Minnesota
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Stillwater, MN
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Child Protection Intake Worker
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
Conducted intakes and substantiated child abuse and neglect reports. Conducted intakes and substantiated child abuse and neglect reports.
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Northwest Youth and Family Services
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Shoreview, MN
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Family Community Support Worker
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Jun 2000 - Jan 2001
Provided community mental health case management to children under the age of 18. Provided community mental health case management to children under the age of 18.
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Education
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2011 - 2015
Hamline University
EdD, Education -
1999 - 2000
University of Missouri-Columbia
MSW, Social Work -
1995 - 1999
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
BSW, Social Work
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