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Laryssa Dos Santos

Hastings,MN

Summary

Motivated and dependable candidate who strives to positively impact individuals. Provide client centered and trauma informed advocacy for 6+ years. Qualified domestic violence and sexual assault advocate. Trained in de-escalation, and experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds. Qualified to work in high crisis settings whilst providing professional services with compassion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Suicide Prevention Specialist

Greater Twin Cities United Way
04.2024 - Current

Offer crisis-counseling services via phone, and text. Safety/risk assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with callers/text users.


Assist individuals experiencing a crisis and/or suicidal ideation. Communicate with local emergency services personnel to assist in dispatch for high risk callers.


Provide information and referrals as needed. Maintain accurate and detailed call/text reports through company database.


Emergency Services Advocate

Cornerstone Advocacy Services
04.2019 - 04.2024

Answers crisis line calls providing information, support, and referrals from concerned persons and systems personnel (medical, social services, law enforcement, etc.)


Maintain confidential survivor-centered support, advocacy, information, and safety planning for victims/survivors through phone, in-person, and walk-in services.


Assists current residents with basic living skills such as cleaning, meal preparations, and caring for children. And assists in cleaning, safety checks, and other tasks necessary to prepare apartment spaces during participant turnover.


Properly documents all critical incidents: child protection reports, emergency services calls, and participant injuries.




Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology: Criminal Justice

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05.2017

Skills

  • Certified 40 hour DV/SA Training
  • Native Portuguese & Spanish Fluency

Timeline

Suicide Prevention Specialist

Greater Twin Cities United Way
04.2024 - Current

Emergency Services Advocate

Cornerstone Advocacy Services
04.2019 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Sociology: Criminal Justice

Suffolk University
Laryssa Dos Santos