Shakendra Strafford

Shakendra Strafford

Intake/Referral Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager in Training at Health Care Service Group

  • Education

    • Fort Valley State University

      2016 - 2018
      Master's degree Public health/environmental health
    • Columbus State University

      2010 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Middle Georgia College

      2007 - 2010
  • Experience

    • RiverValley Area Agency on Aging

      Jun 2012 - Feb 2014
      Intake/Referral Specialist

      Assesses client needs according to physical or financial eligibility for agency services. Assist clients in various areas, including transportation, emergency food and energy assistance. Assist clients in local services. Manage waiting list for Community Care Services Program (CCSP) services: prioritizes by needs. Rescreen clients via telephone to update information and make necessary adjustments. Competent in Microsoft office applications. Assist in the preparation of client charts and in updating files. Attend training opportunities such as, Georgia Gerontology Society Conference. Performs other related duties as assigned such as, attend farmers markets for senior citizens, attend health fair, also assist with the GA Cares Program. Certified Information and Referral Specialist for Aging Show less

    • Dekalb County Board of Health

      Mar 2014 - Oct 2017
      Environmental Health Specialist

      Health Inspector

    • Health Care Service Group

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
      Manager in Training

      Oversee dining services

    • Fulton county board of health

      Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
      Environmental Specialist
    • DeKalb County School District

      Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
      Nutrition Manager
    • CLAYTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

      May 2021 - now
      Environmental Health Specialist III/ District Standard Trainer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Accelerator: Fast-Track Your Skills with ELM (Essentials of Leadership and Management)

      Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
      Nov 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Shakendra Strafford
    • Coordinator

      Issued by Jam Your Way to Fitness on Nov 2011
      Jam Your Way to FitnessAssociated with Shakendra Strafford
    • Volunteer

      Issued by GeorgiaCares on Aug 2010
      GeorgiaCaresAssociated with Shakendra Strafford