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Susan Schone

Certified Peer Outreach
Vancouver,WA

Summary

Experienced outreach professional with a passion for impactful community engagement. Skilled in building trust, providing support, and connecting individuals to essential resources. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Adaptable and reliable with a deep understanding and empathy for our vulnerable community.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Street Outreach Worker

Outsiders Inn
Vancouver, WA
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients needing assistance accessing medical appointments or other essential services within the community.
  • Enhanced community relationships by conducting regular outreach, engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • Assisted clients in obtaining housing by providing support throughout the application process and connecting them to available resources.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement for clients facing personal challenges, demonstrating empathy and understanding throughout the process.
  • Connected clients to mental health and substance abuse treatment services, facilitating their path towards recovery.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Worked as Certified Peer Support at Safe Stay Communities.
  • Attended Outreach worker meetings discussing individuals needs and come up with a plan for them.

Encampment Cleaner

City Of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Contributed to a healthier environment by removing litter and debris from public spaces, parks, and streets.
  • Identified areas of need within the community and proposed targeted initiatives to address specific environmental concerns.
  • Washed and disinfected collection truck to maintain professional standards.
  • Drove carefully through residential neighborhoods, watching out for parked vehicles and people.
  • Worked with HART team members and local VPD officers with storing belongings of individuals going to jail and cleans ups throughout our homeless community.
  • Disbursed 100 garbage bags daily and collected and disposed of 2 1/2 tons of garbage weekly.

Community Cleaner

Talkin Trash, SHARE Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Implemented recycling program, significantly reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by addressing and resolving community complaints.
  • Lead a crew of 4 in cleaning up abandon camps and working with the City of Vancouver HART TEAM.
  • Offered Outreach services to individuals suffering homelessness.
  • Collected and disposed of trash at local dump and maintained a positive working relationships with them.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Enterpurniship

Purdue University Online
West Lafayette, IN
06-2027

Skills

Peer support certification

Trauma-aware support

Adaptability

Team leadership

Mental health awareness

De-escalation techniques

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Street Outreach Worker

Outsiders Inn
12.2024 - Current

CPR

12-2024

First Aid

12-2024

Encampment Cleaner

City Of Vancouver
08.2024 - 12.2024

CErtified Peer Support

06-2024

Community Cleaner

Talkin Trash, SHARE Vancouver
02.2024 - 08.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Enterpurniship

Purdue University Online

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