Maria Alvarez Lorenzo

• Development and implementation of intervention projects aimed at groups in situations of social risk.
• Direct attention function: attention to individuals or groups who present, or are at risk of presenting, social problems
• Planning: Creation of individualized plans and itineraries according to proposed objectives and determined content, specifically with the Homeless Support Program
• Other administrative tasks.

• Reception and accompaniment of asylum seekers throughout the process of applying for International Protection
• Translation and support in interviews for Spanish-speaking asylum seekers' applications for International Protection
• Interviews with unaccompanied minors and adults arriving by sea to evaluate their international protection needs and any specific requirements, and refer them to asylum services or other appropriate resources when necessary.
• Gather data on the profiles of individuals arriving by land and sea, including the factors driving their displacement, their methods of travel, conditions during their journey, and their future goals.
• Carry out individual counseling, identify, and refer persons among sea arrivals who have specific needs or require international protection.
• Provide newly arrived individuals with information about international protection, the asylum process, and the reception system.
• Other administrative tasks.

• Identification of needs and/or vulnerabilities and assessment of the situation of asylum seekers residing in the center
• Information and guidance on social aspects and other available resources
• Development of an individualized plans
• Formal communication of admissions and discharges to other center services and to the relevant entities and/or organizations
• Preparation of Social Reports, Assessments, and Social Histories of asylum seeker, Support in Voluntary Return Program,etc
• Team meetings, supervision of the most vulnerable cases
• Networking: external coordination with social services, health services, municipalities, hospitals, private entities…

Social Intervention Area / Comprehensive management of the following projects:

• Immigrants / Integration Assistance
• Immigrants / Detention Center CIE Matorral (Fuerteventura-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

Advocated for clients'rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.

Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.

Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.

Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.