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Yesenia Mendez

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Human service professional with over 4 years of leadership experience in child welfare, foster care, school, and community-based programs. Proven success supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing program operations, training stakeholders, and supporting children, families, and older adults. Skilled in team leadership, program development, case coordination, and trauma-informed practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Homefinding Supervisor

Children's Aid
Bronx, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervise foster parent certification and recertification processes in compliance with ACS and OCFS standards.
  • Lead home-finding staff and coordinate with intake, adoption, medical, and case planning teams to ensure appropriate child placements.
  • Conduct home safety assessments, oversee background clearances, and maintain compliance documentation.
  • Train foster parents on child development, trauma-informed care, and parenting strategies.

Program Director

Presbyterian Senior Center
Bronxville, New York
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Directed daily program operations, staff supervision, and service delivery for older adults.
  • Managed reporting compliance, facility operations, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Coordinated community programs and stakeholder relationships to increase participant engagement.
  • Assisted with budget oversight and resource allocation to support organizational goals.

Foster Care Intake Coordinator

Children's Aid
Bronxville, New York
09.2020 - 03.2024
  • Managed foster care intake referrals, placement coordination, and case documentation.
  • Supported foster care parents, birth families, and multidisciplinary teams throughout service delivery.
  • Maintained records on foster care websites and ensured timely completion of required documentation.
  • Provided training, administrative support, and coordination of screening and family visits.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Purdue University Global 2024
01-2024

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
01-2023

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Foster Care Services
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Community engagement
  • Documentation Management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Timeline

Homefinding Supervisor

Children's Aid
01.2025 - Current

Program Director

Presbyterian Senior Center
03.2024 - 01.2025

Foster Care Intake Coordinator

Children's Aid
09.2020 - 03.2024

Master of Science - Human Services

Purdue University Global 2024

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Yesenia Mendez