Michelle Ness MSW, LISW
Executive Director at PRISM, Golden Valley MN- Claim this Profile
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roger odell
Michelle is hard worker and caring person. She is kind person that always has smile and kind word.
roger odell
Michelle is hard worker and caring person. She is kind person that always has smile and kind word.
roger odell
Michelle is hard worker and caring person. She is kind person that always has smile and kind word.
roger odell
Michelle is hard worker and caring person. She is kind person that always has smile and kind word.
Credentials
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Master of Social Work
MN Board of Social Work
Experience
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PRISM, Golden Valley MN
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Feb 2013 - Present
PRISM is a progressive and innovative organization that aims to build resilience in people and create healthy and sustainable communities. Currently there are more people living in poverty in the suburbs than in the city. PRISM is a leading provider of social services in suburban Hennepin County. Our core services are food, clothing and housing. We deliver programs with exceptional customer service with the firm belief that ALL people have strengths and abilities. Our focus on dignity allows people to be partners in getting the help they need, while growing their network of supportive people and opportunities. - Marketplace Food Shelf - Program participants meet privately with a staff member to assess for needs. Participants then shop independently in our clean and well-stocked food shelf to supplement their food needs for approximately one week. Meat, dairy, produce, and staples including flour and peanut butter are readily available. ~600 households per month this program. - Shop for Change - Shop.Donate.Change Lives. This local thrift shop is open to the public and is a unique social enterprise. 100% of proceeds support the social services offered by PRISM; prices are exceptionally low which serves the mission of the organization by stretching limited budgets. Shop for Change is the place where you can shop with dignity, even on a limited budget. - Homeless Prevention & Intervention - PRISM prevents families experiencing short term crisis from losing their housing. Rapid ReHousing services help families that are currently homeless and residing in a shelter. Relationships with landlords, rent assistance and an array of support services help to stabilize these families in the suburbs. - Seasonal programs - birthday room, school supplies & Holiday Toy Shoppe help to ensure that traditions can be honored and maintained. Pleases contact me for a tour and to learn more about how you can help build a stronger community! www.prismmpls.org Show less
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Work Supervisor
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
I provided supervision for LGSWs and LSW's who are seeking board and licensure compliance. Individual and group supervision available. I provided supervision for LGSWs and LSW's who are seeking board and licensure compliance. Individual and group supervision available.
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CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program)
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair, Board of Directors
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2007 - Feb 2013
CEAP recently (September 2012) moved into a brand new facility in collaboration with Hennepin County and Osseo School District. This is a pivotal time for the organization and it's critical that the Board of Directors has optimal functioning as we realize our vision for the organization. CEAP recently (September 2012) moved into a brand new facility in collaboration with Hennepin County and Osseo School District. This is a pivotal time for the organization and it's critical that the Board of Directors has optimal functioning as we realize our vision for the organization.
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Neighborhood House
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cultural Proficiency Facilitator
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May 2012 - Jan 2013
- Develop and deliver high quality presentations to the general public about effective strategies for working with and serving immigrant and refugee populations.- Address sector-specific questions and applications for ethical and culturally competent communication and interventions
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Consultant
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Evaluate agency strategic plan; conduct SWOT analysis of agency restructure; supervise social work professionals; support programmic & agency transitions
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Director of Programs & Evaluation
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Feb 2006 - Dec 2011
Oversee youth, gang reduction, adult eduction, college access, social work internship, and evaluation programming.
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Community Facilitator
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Sep 2008 - May 2009
Community facilitator for required seminar course for students enrolled in MSW internships. Community facilitator for required seminar course for students enrolled in MSW internships.
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Jobs, Education, Training, & Housing Manager
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Oct 1999 - Dec 2004
Manage employment and housing program for women living in domestic violence shelter or transitional housing program. Manage employment and housing program for women living in domestic violence shelter or transitional housing program.
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Education
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2001 - 2005
University of Minnesota
MSW, Human Services Management -
1993 - 1997
Western Michigan University
BS, Psychology -
2021 -
Conlego Negotiations Training Academy
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