Mariol Figueroa Abreu
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated Homefinder with experience supporting the placement and stability of children in safe, supportive homes. Prospective Master's in Social Work candidate committed to advancing the well-being of children and families through compassionate advocacy, community support, and trauma-informed care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Finder
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
The Bronx, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Establishing a pool of foster and adoptive parents who are best qualified to accommodate and meet the needs of children and youth who need permanent homes.
- Conduct licensing assessments for foster care homes and facilities.
- Coordinate client services and resources for diverse populations.
- Provide case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Conduct psychosocial self-assessment interviews for all household members
- Conduct home visits to evaluate the physical environment and safety of potential foster homes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all licensing activities and investigations.
- Help facilitate training sessions for prospective foster parents on licensing requirements.
Development Intern
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
New York, New York
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Communicated effectively and worked in partnership with team members across agency divisions over the course of 300 internship hours
- Assisted in staffing and fundraising the Children's Aid Benefit which hosted 400+ guests and raised over 2 million dollars and the 25th Annual Golf Classic which hosted 150+ guests and raised a recording breaking 425,000 dollars
- Supported marketing efforts through social media content creation and management.
- Cultivated relationships with donors by handwriting notes, sending packages and conducting research to increase diversity in the donor base for the future while handling donor data and financials with sensitivity and discretion
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Community Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01-2024
Skills
- Case management
- Licensing assessment
- Home safety evaluation
- Documentation management
- Client advocacy
- Effective communication
Volunteer Work
Organization: Little Haiti BK
Volunteer to clean up litter and revitalize neighborhood streets. Ensuring the community maintains its beauty and connects with fellow members of the community.
Timeline
Home Finder
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
01.2024 - Current
Development Intern
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Community Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice