Jordan Johnson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
A motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
BSW field Practicum (Internship)
ACS Exceptional Family Member Is A Family Member
08.2023 - Current
- The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs
- Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a Family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services so their needs can be considered in the military personnel assignment process
- Provides support services, monthly family events, support groups, holiday and special events, Unit/SFRG briefings
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) assistance- education advocacy,
- Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)
- Relocation assistance and respite care
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Support clients with mental support and physical activities to support quality of life and sustain needs.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Served as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Service Program where I maintained control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Planned, coordinated and conducted activities that met the program participants' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Established a program environment that sustained participant interest and promoted positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Prepare, arranged, and maintained indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
- Provided program options for children with special requirements.
- Maintained program participation data and completed daily reports.
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
- Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities.
Volunteer
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
12.2022 - 05.2023
- The 20/10 Vision Mentorship Program of Montgomery County, Tennessee, helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential
- The mentorship program uses adult volunteers (College Students) to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for at least six months
- By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help the child develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals
- Observed behavior of youth individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Provided guidance and support to my youth to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.2023
Associate of Science - Sociology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2022
Certificate Of Completion - Child Development
The Department of Defense Child Development Virtual Laboratory School
Ohio, IL02.2022
General Education - Computer Programming
Northeast Highschool
Clarksville, TN05.2017
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Child Safety Procedures
- Activity Planning
- Discipline Understanding
- Recordkeeping
- Conflict Resolution
- Enrichment Activities
- Emotionally Supportive
- Educational Support
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Lesson Plan Development
- Teamwork Oriented
- Safe Environments
- Healthy Environments
- Learning Environments
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Communication & Language Development
- Self & Cultural Understanding
- Social & Emotional Development
- Family Engagement
- Program Management
- Professionalism
- First Aid (Annually)
- CPR (Annually)
Accomplishments
- Volunteer of The Year 2022
- Volunteer of The Year 2021
- Voted Torch Club President 2015-2017
- Voted 4-H President 2015-2017
- Over 500 Volunteer Hours
Timeline
BSW field Practicum (Internship)
ACS Exceptional Family Member Is A Family Member
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
12.2022 - 05.2023
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
05.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Sociology
Austin Peay State University
Certificate Of Completion - Child Development
The Department of Defense Child Development Virtual Laboratory School
General Education - Computer Programming
Northeast Highschool
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