Joselyn Gaitan
Glendale,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Analyst versed in ongoing program evaluations and eager for new professional challenges. Highly effective at reviewing and validating data, conducting complex reviews and assessing program operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Analyst
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health–MCAH Home Visiting Program
10.2023 - Current
- Monitor subrecipients for the implementation and compliance of DPSS CalWORKs Home Visitation grant program
- Provide ongoing technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert on Home Visitation
- Develop modifications to program processes and protocols for quality assurance
- Perform site visits at contracted agency to support and optimize policies and procedures
- Present data and program updates at meetings with community organizations, department officials, and program staff
- Evaluate monthly reports, data requirements, and budget proposals for programmatic goals
- Execute and create new program tools (CQI, trackers, charts) to support project objectives and deliverables
- Manage and work with team of Research Analyst, to examine program progress and effectiveness of services
- Analyze data collection, make recommendations, and develop procedures to facilitate program outcomes
- Prepare reports and presentations addressing program activities, progress towards issues related to the program, compliance measures, best practices, number of clients served, and service objectives
- Lead and organize internal team meetings and quarterly subcontractor meetings to discuss and evaluate program goals and challenges
- Develop action plans for the implementation of program assigned and promote campaigns utilizing flyers, pamphlets, and articles
- Collaborate with department staff on contract expansion and to produce statement of work detailing service product
- Coordinate and facilitate collaboration efforts with non-profit groups to provide technical assistance to support Home Visitation enrollment and outreach efforts through referral pathway.
Program Analyst
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health–MCAH Home Visiting Program
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitor subrecipients for the implementation and compliance of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds
- Provide ongoing technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert on DPSS CalWORKs Home Visitation, PAT, HFA, Welcome Baby program, and Maternal Infant Health
- Conduct MCAH Centralized Referral Team Meetings with Administrative staff and lead internal referral projects
- Lead a team of analysts and administrative clerks
- Perform Site Visits at contracted agency to support and optimize policies and procedures
- Present data and program updates at Home Visitation Lead meetings, LABBN collaborate meetings, DPH HV meetings
- Monitor program related grant activities, analyze complex grants, provide quality assurance to non-profit groups and organizations
- Execute and create new program tools (CQI, trackers, charts) to support project objectives and deliverables
- Track compliance with service requirements, financial capacity to service clients, and contract designs
- Analyze data collection, make recommendations, and develop procedures to facilitate program outcomes
- Prepare reports and presentations addressing program results and statement of work
- Lead and organize internal team meetings and quarterly subcontractor meetings to discuss and evaluate program goals and challenges
- Support community partners in facilitating Home Visitation enrollment and outreach efforts through referral pathway
- Establish community and affiliate partnership, to educate on Home Visitation program, model specific best practice and continued collaboration efforts.
Program Manager
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS –Parents as Teachers (PAT)
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Hire and train staff in home visitation model, maternal infant health, child development
- Monitor program related grant activities
- Prepare written reports on program activities and progress towards attaining overall program goals
- Provide technical assistance to program staff and advocacy for target population
- Develop standards for quality assurance to ensure compliance with contract requirements
- Implement program protocols to produce client services in accordance with statement of work
- Complete data audits, monthly reports, and internal system projects
- Conduct staff meetings to discuss and evaluate program goals and challenges
- Perform review of budget contract and prepare written recommendations for allocation of funds
- Complete Outreach efforts for client program enrollment and track client referrals
- Support Parent Educator with assessment of maternal depression, developmental delays
- Implement documentation, training, procedures, policies, and protocols
- Attend and conduct meetings with private, public, and community-based organization meetings.
Program Supervisor
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS –Welcome Baby Program
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Support and train staff on identifying client strengths, needs, barriers and risks and identify community resources for families in need
- Provide reflective supervision (1 hour) weekly individually, (2 hour) biweekly group
- Assist in the implementation of documentation, training, procedures, policies and protocols
- Interview and train new employees
- Approve time sheets, mileage sheets, and review staff documentation
- Perform periodic shadowing of home visits; for each Parent Coach
- Participates in ongoing team building activities to enhance employee relations and teamwork
- Hold staff meetings to discuss and evaluate program goals and challenges
- Conduct prenatal/postpartum visits in the home and complete client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression, developmental milestones.
Parent Coach
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS-Welcome Baby Program
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Conduct prenatal/postpartum home visits, complete client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression, developmental milestones, and home safety
- Provide education to parents on maternal and infant health, parenting, breastfeeding, and child development using a client-centered approach
- Complete all required data entry and paperwork in a timely manner; including progress notes for each client
- Work closely with Nurses, Hospital Liaisons, Supervisors and other Parent Coach
- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and ongoing trainings.
Child Life Activities Coordinator
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Work closely with hospital nurses, social workers, and physicians
- Provided patient services in NICU, Hematology/Oncology, Outpatient Surgical Unit and Emergency Department
- Promoted Child Life services to hospital staff and families
- Coordinated hospital events with nonprofit, sports organizations, and media visits
- Managed, monitor various playrooms to provide developmentally appropriate activities to patients of all ages
- Supervise and promote therapeutic play activities for patients and families at bedside
- Supervised and trained new hospital volunteers, Child Life practicum students and new employees
- Responsible for inventory, ordering supplies and updating internal data system with patient information
- Participated in team meetings and clinical supervision.
Education
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Studies- Management and Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Social Justice
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA01.2012
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Flexible, goal oriented, and self-motivated
- Effective organization and time management skills
- Strategic Planning
- Business process improvement
- Data Collection
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- DMH+UCLA Fellowship, Los Angeles, CA, 2022
- Early Childhood Fellowship, Long Beach, CA, 2022
- Domestic Violence, Long Beach, CA
- Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator (NPPF), N. Hollywood, CA, 2018
- Lactation Educator Counselor (CLE), Santa Monica, CA, 2016
- Loving Touch Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), San Diego, CA, 2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Analyst
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health–MCAH Home Visiting Program
10.2023 - Current
Program Analyst
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health–MCAH Home Visiting Program
01.2023 - 10.2023
Program Manager
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS –Parents as Teachers (PAT)
03.2019 - 01.2023
Program Supervisor
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS –Welcome Baby Program
05.2016 - 03.2019
Parent Coach
El NIDO FAMILY CENTERS-Welcome Baby Program
09.2015 - 05.2016
Child Life Activities Coordinator
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
01.2013 - 01.2015
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Studies- Management and Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Social Justice
Pacific Oaks College
- DMH+UCLA Fellowship, Los Angeles, CA, 2022
- Early Childhood Fellowship, Long Beach, CA, 2022
- Domestic Violence, Long Beach, CA
- Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator (NPPF), N. Hollywood, CA, 2018
- Lactation Educator Counselor (CLE), Santa Monica, CA, 2016
- Loving Touch Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), San Diego, CA, 2014
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