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Stephanie User

@stephanieuser1

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Bilingual social worker passionate about supporting families and children.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to make a meaningful impact in social work, with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) social services professional with a strong foundation in supporting children, families, and survivors of domestic violence. My experience spans crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management, where I have worked closely with shelters, CPS, early childhood programs, and community partners to help individuals move toward safety and stability.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care, meeting people where they are. I take pride in my ability to deliver individual and group crisis interventions and counseling, particularly for Spanish-speaking clients. I am excited to grow and expand into other areas of social work where I can continue making a meaningful impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full-Time Caregiver

Current

Family Care

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Provided comprehensive full-time care and developmental support for a child, managing daily routines, early education, and emotional regulation. Applied skills in conflict resolution, time management, and emotional support while maintaining involvement in community support networks.

Daily Routines Management Emotional Regulation Conflict Resolution Time Management

Family Services Specialist I

Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services

Jun 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Served as the primary Family Services Specialist for children and teens impacted by domestic violence, including Spanish-speaking clients. Delivered individual and group crisis interventions, counseling, and court advocacy for women and children in criminal and civil trials. Assisted mothers and children in developing goal plans addressing housing, safety, benefits, and employment challenges.

Counseling Domestic Violence Support

Intern

Volunteers of America

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Developed and presented a comprehensive life skills curriculum to shelter residents, conducting intake assessments for new residents. Assisted residents in accessing employment resources, maintaining income, and transitioning out of shelter housing. Managed residential financial records using Excel and contributed to creating the resident handbook and shelter policy manual.

Excel Documentation

Volunteer

Fairfax County Child Protective Services

Mar 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Supported social workers by shadowing initial and closing investigations, including providing translation services for court transcripts. Provided families with referrals to relevant support services and community resources. Gained hands-on experience in CPS protocols, family-centered interventions, and contributed to case documentation.

Investigation Translation Referrals Case Documentation CPS Protocols Family Intervention

Family Services Specialist I

Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Monitored over 30 childcare providers to ensure compliance with child safety regulations and conducted initial intakes for low-income families seeking assistance. Provided referral assistance and collaborated with CPS, family shelters, and state inspectors on investigations and support efforts. Supported professional development trainings for childcare providers and maintained accurate documentati

Child Safety Regulations Compliance Monitoring Referrals Collaboration Documentation