MABEL TERKWOR ESSEL
Augusta
Summary
Social Work Professional with 7+ years of experience in child welfare, family advocacy, and community outreach. Skilled in case management, social investigations, family reunification, and youth development. Passionate about guiding vulnerable children and families through crisis while connecting them to community resources.
Professional with robust experience ready to excel in project management. Proven ability to drive results through strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Strong focus on collaborative efforts, ensuring adaptability and reliability in meeting changing needs. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer / Social Worker
Kinder Paradise NGO
Accra, Ghana
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Conducted home and school visits to assess child safety and family environments.
- Prepared detailed social investigation reports for leadership and board review.
- Facilitated family reunification for street-connected youth with 80% success rate.
- Coordinated support services and linked families to community resources.
- Organized youth empowerment programs impacting 200+ children annually.
National Service Personnel
Department of Social Welfare
Greater Accra, Ghana
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Assessed needs of individuals with disabilities and connected them to social services.
- Participated in child custody and paternity case resolution panels.
- Maintained accurate case documentation and conducted daycare facility assessments.
Student Intern
Multiple State Institutions
Accra, Ghana
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted in family tribunals, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence units, and rehabilitation centers.
- Observed and supported case handling and social service delivery.
Education
DIPLOMA SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
GHANA05-2017
High School Diploma - GENERAL ARTS STUDIES
YILO KROBO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GHANA07-2017
No Degree -
48 ENGINEERS BASICS SCHOOL
ACCRA ,GHANA08-2016
Skills
- Case Management & Client Advocacy
- Child Welfare & Protection
- Family Reunification & Mediation
- Social Investigation & Reporting
- Crisis Intervention & Counseling
- Youth Development Programs
- Community Resource Coordination
- Documentation & Ethical Practice
- Document coordination
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Project Officer / Social Worker
Kinder Paradise NGO
06.2018 - 05.2025
National Service Personnel
Department of Social Welfare
09.2017 - 05.2018
Student Intern
Multiple State Institutions
05.2016 - 07.2016
DIPLOMA SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
High School Diploma - GENERAL ARTS STUDIES
YILO KROBO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
No Degree -
48 ENGINEERS BASICS SCHOOL