Jose Daniel Armendáriz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for individuals' and families' social and economic well-being. Skilled at providing guidance, support, and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community services.
As an Infant & Toddler Program Supervisor at Chicano Federation of San Diego County, I manage a Family Child Care Home Network contract with the California Department of Social Services. This contract has the goal of enrolling qualifying families to receive subsidized child care services with licensed Family Child Care Home providers; and to monitor/document/report the children's development, and advocate for the child's well-being.
Under the current supervision of the program, enrollment has increased during three consecutive Fiscal Years. The most recent contract monitor review (audit) in April 2023 was completed with a margin near 0% error.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant & Toddler Program Manager
Chicano Federation of San Diego
06.2021 - Current
- Select and train staff; conduct performance evaluations of program personnel
- Ensure providers, families, and staff comply with program policies and procedures
- Develop effective marketing strategies for enrolling Family Child Care Providers and
- Families into the programs
- Maintain and update the Family Child Care Provider contract
- Maintained and update training curriculums and manuals
- Oversee Managing and inputting client information and notes into database software systems
- Oversee monthly provider reimbursement to ensure the accuracy of payments according to the Regional Market Rates established by the California Department of Social
- Services
- Ensure compliance with all contracted rules and regulations from Title 5 & Title 22;
- CFCC Program Requirements established by the California Department of Social
- Services.
- Conduct hearings in program appeal procedures.
- Attend appropriate program-related meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Student Teacher
San Ysidro Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for developing and instructing 8th grade US History curriculum in a hybrid classroom
- Implemented educational applications to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment
- I have used technology tools like Google Classrooms, PearDeck, Nearpod, and Kahoots to motivate the student to explore the lesson plan by collaborating with these tools with their peers.
- Hosted Parent Conferences to build rapport with parents, to share the progress of their child, or to discuss any concerns surrounding the learning experience of the child
- Responsible for grading and inputting grades
- Organized meetings to discuss professional development with Master Teacher (San Ysidro Middle School) and National University Mentor.
Family Case Specialist
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Perform with honesty, respect, and integrity intake and enrollment appointments for families seeking subsidized child care in The Infant/Toddler Program
- Recruit and enroll families to ensure compliance with all program standards, state and federal regulations
- Maintain certified documentation from all sources of income, work/school or training, and any other documents supporting the need for childcare services
- Monitor caseload and recertification process by conducting necessary follow-up and verifications to ensure ongoing compliance with State, and Agency rules and regulations
- Participate in on-site and off-site learning opportunities such as workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and trainings
- Database management on KinderSystems software to document changes in service or need, recertification, and terminations
- Knowledge of CFCC and CSPP guidelines on Title V & Title 22 to be compliant with eligibility standards administered by the California Department of Social Services &
- Community Care Licensing
- Met monthly recruitment goals as outlined by program-specific contract requirements.
Job Coach
Goodwill
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported and supervised employees with disabilities to reach personalized professional and life goals
- Managed care services and notes in program software to maintain accurate data for leadership to review and assess progress
- Trained new employees to ensure accurate and empathetic case management.
Dean’s Senior Receptionist Assistant
San Diego Mesa College
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed the regular tasks of a senior receptionist, such as organizing professors' documents involving payroll, student grades, staff (professors) hiring, and other department-related documents
- Data input to create semester class schedules in SDCCD program software.
Academic Mentor
South Bay Community Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided case management services for 50 students in a college awareness/prep program funded through a Federal Research Grant, Promise Neighborhood
- Implemented college awareness curriculum and helped students apply to multiple colleges, FAFSA, and scholarships
- Mentored students to brainstorm and create SMART goals to support their academic and social development
- Aided in scheduling and organizing college field trips to learn about departments and campus resources
- Aided in scheduling and organizing tutoring programs for the ACT & SAT during winter and spring break
- Aided parents in applying for social benefits programs such as Section 8, Medical, etc.
Teacher Assistant
The Institute of Effective Education
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided educational and social lessons for special needs students through ABA methodology
- Gathered & managed data for each student to analyze a particular student’s goal achievement for IEP meetings with the district.
Parent and Community Engagement Coordinator
Americorps VISTA, Boys and Girls Club Mar Vista
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Helped a nascent Boys and Girls Club inside Mar Vista Public Housing to develop tutoring programs and curriculum
- Gathered & Managed data of created programs to track student’s success and parent engagement
- Developed programs such as newsletter, power hour, member store (members could cash their tutoring points for prizes), and library with donated books.
Teacher Assistant
Americorps Jumpstart
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Aided in organizing and implementing literacy/circle time lessons
- Read and sang to preschool students to teach them phonetics to support their literacy development
- Aided in developing a monthly bilingual newsletter to bridge communication between parents and school
- Aided the program in organizing and executing our yearly Passport to Literacy event at
- UCLA
- Credentials
- Single Subject / Social Studies Teaching Credential 2021
- Certificate for Competencies for Adult Learning and Coaching Course 2022Hour Course for California Early Childhood Educator from CDSS/West Ed
- CECO Certificates (California Early Childhood Online):
- DRDPs, Health & Safety, Safe Sleep Practices, Everything you need to know about CCL, etc
- Completed 59.5 hours of Early Care & Education Professional Development Trainings @
- WorkForce Registry
- As of Spring 2023, I have completed 12 units of Child Development (Early Childhood
- Education) with the intention of earning units to get a Site Director Permit.
Education
Master of Arts -
National University
San Diego2021
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, UCLA
Los Angeles06.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of
- Title 5 State Regulations & Eligibility criteria from APP/CCTR/CFCC
- Program Requirements
- Knowledge of Title 22 Community Care Licensing
- Experience in
- Data Management Software
Timeline
Infant & Toddler Program Manager
Chicano Federation of San Diego
06.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
San Ysidro Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Family Case Specialist
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job Coach
Goodwill
08.2019 - 01.2020
Dean’s Senior Receptionist Assistant
San Diego Mesa College
10.2017 - 08.2019
Academic Mentor
South Bay Community Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher Assistant
The Institute of Effective Education
07.2014 - 10.2015
Parent and Community Engagement Coordinator
Americorps VISTA, Boys and Girls Club Mar Vista
06.2013 - 05.2014
Teacher Assistant
Americorps Jumpstart
09.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Arts -
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, UCLA
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