Courtney Jordan

Experience

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  Burke County Early Headstart

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Family Service Worker

  • Recruited children/families, interviewed applicants, completed applications, and maintained site waiting list data as required.• Registered new enrollees, e.g. complete intake forms, provided program information to parents and assist teachers in orienting parents to program requirements.• Implemented provision of social services to families, e.g. assess family needs and developing an individual family plan, monitor and update ongoing family plans, assist parents in making contact with appropriate community resources and provide information on community resources to families.• Evaluated parent interest and needs and develop and implement a plan of parent education activities and special parent events based on this assessment.• Made home visits and/or telephone calls as needed to maintain communication with parents regarding attendance, school program, services and activities.• Promoted parent and community involvement and positive public relations for programs and services and serve as a resource person to human service agencies, including health, social service and education.• Completed reports and maintain records in an efficient and effective manner.• Effectively communicated and maintained cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Show less

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  Babies Cant Wait

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Special Instructor

  • Developed a program for infants and toddlers from birth to their third birthday who have an established risk of a developmental delay due to a diagnosed physical or mental condition.• Responsible for the case management of five children with disabilities such as autism, and speech. • Organized family assistance efforts around preventive strategies which promote the development of empowered families. • Served as liaison between parent, community and school officials.• Promoted parent and community involvement and positive public relations for programs and services and serve as a resource person to human service agencies, including health, social service and education.• Provided support that focuses on helping families promote children's development and participation within their families and communities, through the numerous learning opportunities that occur within natural daily activities and routines.• Provided strategies and tools to support the family-centered approach to enhancing child and family competence and confidence. Show less

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  PUBLIC HEALTH, GEORGIA DEPT OF

  May 2013 - now

  Public Health Educator

  • Under general supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. • Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.• Serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.• Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.• Prepare and distribute health education materials, including reports, and bulletins. Show less