Stephanie Larson
Fairvew ,OR
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individuals with three and a half years of experience providing trauma informed care to individuals experiencing homelessness. seeking a position within a homeless shelter where I can utilize my skills in crisis support, de-escalations, and client centered care to help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes stability, dignity, and pathways towards housing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter staff
Sunstone way
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness of shelter and assisted with light housekeeping.
- Maintained accurate records including logs and incident reports.
- Monitored participant behavior and enforce shelter rules in a respectful manner.
- Perform regular safety rounds and report any concerns.
Shelter Staff
Do Good Multnomah
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored the shelter environment to ensure safety.
- Implicated housing first, harm reduction, and trauma informed care principles in all interactions.
- Clearly documented interactions, Incident reports and service outcomes in case management systems.
- Safely managed behavioral health crises while maintaining a supportive and respectful environment.
Residential Advocate
Transition Projects
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided direct, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Maintained a safe, respectful, and low barrier environment, enforcing shelter guidelines using de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Documented all interactions, incidents ad services accurately in HMIS.
- Responded to crises, including behavioral health emergencies, with a calm, nonjudgmental intervention.
- Supported daily shelter operations including meal preparation and keeping the facility clean.
Education
High School - General studies
Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR01.2003
Skills
- Resilience and boundaries
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Empathy and compassion
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- De-escalation techniques
- Trauma informed care
- Client documentation
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- PSW Certified
- QMHA-R Certificate
- CPR
- Food handlers
Timeline
Residential Advocate
Transition Projects
04.2024 - 12.2025
Shelter staff
Sunstone way
07.2023 - Current
Shelter Staff
Do Good Multnomah
01.2023 - Current
High School - General studies
Reynolds High School