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The Children's Trust Announces
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The Children’s Trust’s New Website Has Arrived!
Hey there, Providers: We’ve created a beautiful new mobile-friendly website for you and the community, and we can’t wait for you to stop by! Once there you’ll find easier-to-navigate pages; streamlined, must-have information; the latest Trust news and events; important community happenings and provider trainings; and professional development programs and opportunities. The site's vastly improved functionality and content mean that now - more than ever -
thechildrenstrust.org
(and
todoslosninos.net
and
touttimoun.org
) is a one-stop shop for everything you need to better serve the children and families of Miami-Dade County.
Phase One, the public-facing side of our new site, is live and in color right now; Phase Two, which includes
full access to the Provider Portal as well as provider-specific content, will be up and running next month.
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Champions for Children is Just NINE Days Away!
The Children's Trust Annual Champions for Children Awards Ceremony is a gala event marked by stellar entertainment performances; heartfelt, docu-style video presentations on each of this year's award recipients; and the incredible opportunity to come together with your fellow community stakeholders to celebrate the work that we all do - don’t miss it! So join us on Friday, August 25, in the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island -
tickets are still available, click here to reserve your seat
- as we honor the people and programs improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
The 12th Annual Champions for Children Awards Ceremony is sponsored by City National Bank, TD Bank, Citrus Health Network, Florida Blue, FIU Center for Children and Families, Miami Children's Museum, United Way of Miami-Dade, WOW Factor, Miami Marlins, University of Miami Health System, AlphaStaff, Aventura Mall, AXA Advisors, M Network, the de Moya Group and WELS Systems Foundation.
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2017 CAT Observations: Parenting, After-School & Youth Enrichment
Based on provider feedback, we will now conduct CAT observations during the 1-4 month visit, in order to allow providers more time to meaningfully implement suggested recommendations. Upcoming CAT observations will take place between September 1 and November 30; each program should send the most updated version of its schedule to its contract manager no later than
August 31
. This is the
only
way our CAT members will be able to schedule a visit to your program. Questions or comments? Email
programmetrics@thechildrenstrust.org
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Trust Central Update: New Feature!
A new functionality is available in Trust Central to make the review of fiscal documents easier. The "Compare" feature provides a side-by-side comparison of a rejected and resubmitted fiscal document. View this video on
The Children's Trust Provider Support Channel on YouTube
for a brief demonstration of how it works. The new functionality will make reviewing a document after it's been revised that much easier, by highlighting any areas that have been changed.
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Volunteers Needed for The Children's Trust 2017 Family Expo
Our
FREE
Family Expo is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, and we're looking for volunteers to lend a hand! Taking place on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition, the event attracts hundreds of child and family services exhibitors sharing vital information with approximately 15,000 visitors. The day is also marked by a slew of fun activities for kids, including interactive games, a robotics room, live musical performances, face painters, and arts and crafts, to name just a few.
As a volunteer, you'll have a great time at the event; receive complimentary lunch, refreshments and snacks; and log in community service hours (if needed).
Sign up online at www.thechildrenstrust.org
no later than
Wednesday, August 30
. We look forward to seeing you there!
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SPARK Training!
A SPARK training will be held on
Friday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
, at Tamiami Park, 11200 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165. If your agency implements SPARK for its summer or school year programming, the staff member who delivers your SPARK curriculum should attend. This session will include activities for children with disabilities. Registration is required;
reserve your spot via our community calendar
. Additional questions may be directed to Carol Brogan at
carol@thechildrenstrust.org
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The Advocacy Network on Disabilities - Upcoming Trainings
- Discovering Inclusion Thursday, August 31, 10 a.m. - noon, Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
- An Administrator's Overview of the ADA Thursday, September 7, 9 a.m. - noon, Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
Note: All provider staff members must participate in at least one ACT-provided training, and all program executives and administrators are required to attend An Administrator's Overview of the ADA.
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Project RISE Trainings for After-School and Youth Enrichment Providers
- Fitness Outcome: PACER Thursday, August 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., NSU Kendall, Room 425
- Effective Literacy Instruction - Online
- Literacy Assessment: Maze - Online
- Literacy Assessment: ORF - Online (recertification only)
- Fitness Assessment: PACER - Online (recertification only)
- Effective Behavior Management 101 - Online
- Homework Assistance in After-School - Online
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Boost Organizational Sustainability: Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp!
Radical Partners announces Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, a free, 12-week program for founders and executive directors of organizations that address pressing issues in Miami. Participants are paired up with an individual coach and host a series of whole group labs and events focused on building capacity and increasing the impact of the organizations they lead. Major topic areas include pitching, fundraising, team growth, time management and branding.
Click here for complete program details
. Applications now being accepted; submission deadline is on
Friday, August 25
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Providers Wanted: Project RISE YAS Advisory Committee
Project RISE is looking for YAS providers interested in creating a YAS Advisory Committee (YASAC) to discuss issues important to providers who serve elementary-age children in after-school programs. If you are interested in meeting for 1-2 hours to discuss how the advisory committee might be useful for the YAS initiative and what that committee might look like,
enter your contact information here
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FREE Leadership Training!
Catalyst Miami is recruiting for its next cohort of CLEAR Miami, Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy and Resilience. This is a
FREE
11-week leadership training course focused on community organizing and climate resilience. Course will begin on Tuesday, September 5, in Little Haiti, in partnership with FANM/Haitian Women of Miami. Dinner, a youth class and translation provided. Apply now at
www.catalystmiami.org/clear-miami
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Second Annual Miami-Dade Prematurity Symposium
The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade will be hosting its second Prematurity Symposium on
Thursday and Friday, August 24 and 25
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Download an informational flyer
about the event here; CEUs and CMEs provided. Visit
www.hscmd.org
to register.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA) course is designed to train adults on how to recognize and support youth developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or emotional crisis, by applying a core 5-step action plan. Course will provide eight CEUs for attendees in mental health services. more detailed information on course fees and CEUs, contact Tony Martinez at
tony@insightandmore.net
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Seeking Labor and Delivery Nurses for Interviews
The Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative is looking for nurses in Miami-Dade to share their thoughts on primary cesarean deliveries, to aid in developing education materials for an upcoming quality improvement project. Participants will receive a gift card in appreciation of their time. Email
fpqc@health.usf.edu
for more information.
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Homeless Housing & Services
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has released a solicitation for $4.1 million in one-time emergency solutions grant funding providing rental assistance for homeless and at-risk households.
Review the solicitation in its entirety
; application deadline is on
Tuesday, August 22, 2 p.m. ET
. Questions may be submitted via fax to 305.375.2722 or via email to
mannys@miamidade.gov
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Public Play Spaces for Kids
Do you have a great idea for how to turn everyday places – like sidewalks, bus stops, plazas and laundromats – into play spaces for kids across Miami? The Play Everywhere Challenge, powered by Target and KaBOOM!, will award grants of up to $30,000 to turn your ideas into reality.
Visit apply.kaboom.org for details
; application deadline is on
Friday, September 1
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Career Opportunities
* Denotes new posting
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Attendance Interventionist *
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Care Coordinator
Gang Alternative
seeks a care coordinator for its UPLIFT Community Partnership to provide case management and service linkage. Must be able to facilitate effective family team conferences leading to successfully implemented individual course of action plans; provide/coordinate critical services for children and youth; help families access services in the community; and maintain accurate and confidential client records. Must possess Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in social work or related field, and minimum three years’ experience. Email résumé to
hr@myga.org
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Clinician
Infinite Ways Network seeks to immediately place a clinician with a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) accreditation, or one currently pursuing that designation. Must possess master's degree in social work or related field, and minimum two years' postgraduate experience working with at-risk children and families in an in-home setting. Evening and weekend availability required; licensed in the state of Florida preferred, as is bilingual fluency (English/Spanish). Email résumé to
infinitewaysnetwork@gmail.com
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Development Associate
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment seeks to immediately place a development associate to assist its development officer in fundraising, coordinating special events and maintaining outreach information. Ideal candidate will possess minimum one year relevant experience, along with good communication and computer skills including social media. Flexible schedule to accommodate attendance at Saturday and evening events also a must. Email résumé to
lminton@cfceinc.org
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Program Coordinator
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami-Dade (NAMI), the Miami affiliate of the largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness, seeks a program coordinator to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of NAMI program management, and initiate and participate in outreach and advocacy efforts.
Visit www.namiofmiami.org for full job description and to apply
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Program Instructor – Part-Time
Girl Power/World Literacy Crusade of Florida seeks a part-time program instructor to conduct activities and provide services at Brownsville Middle school, for girls ages 11-15. Responsibilities include working closely with fellow staff, volunteers, community partners and parents/guardians to deliver Girl Power’s mission, and ensuring that all classroom goals, objectives and outcomes are accomplished while providing quality programming to all participants. Email résumé to
girlpower@girlpowerrocks.org
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Teacher - Early Childhood Special Needs
The Arc of South Florida seeks an energetic and enthusiastic teacher for its Project Thrive Early Childhood program for children with disabilities. Minimum AA degree, but bachelor’s preferred, as is experience working with children with disabilities. Excellent benefits; salary based on experience/education. Email résumé to Irma Alvarez at
ialvarez@arcsofla.org
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VPK Teacher – Part-Time
Orange Blossom Learning Center seeks a part-time VPK teacher. Must be bilingual and possess FCCPC or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Email
saudy1986@gmail.com
for a complete job description and details.
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Youth Program Aide - Part-Time *
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Available Positions at the Advocacy Network on Disabilities *
- Care Coordinator - Creole Speaking Responsibilities include working with families to mutually develop and achieve goals. Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (master’s preferred), and two years’ experience providing care coordination. Experience serving individuals with disabilities and knowledge of community resources preferred; flexible hours a must.
- Intake Specialist - Creole Speaking Responsible for conducting initial assessments.
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Available Positions at ConnectFamilias
- Assessor Part-Time For its CIFFTA Family Strengthening program. Primary responsibilities include coordinating referrals across partner agencies, and scheduling and conducting assessment and follow-up appointments with adolescents and parents. Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field preferred, or minimum three years’ related experience with some relevant college coursework. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Natural Helper – Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) To provide specialized PCIT in-home services to families in the Overtown or Homestead communities, in partnership with UM’s Mailman Center. Experience helping others access local social and health services a must; certified CHWs preferred.
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Available Positions at Our Little Ones *
- Curriculum Specialist/Disability Coordinator For its Head Start program. Must possess minimum B.S. (master’s preferred) in early childhood education, early childhood special education, child development or elementary education, with 18 credit hours in early childhood education; proficiency in both oral and written English; and minimum 2+ years relevant experience.
- Teacher - Head Start Must possess minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, pre-K or primary education, preschool education or related field; and must be VPK certified.
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Available Positions at YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade
- Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator Responsible for coordinating its Financial/Economic Empowerment Program, providing financial literacy, coaching, planning and financial and social services referrals for women and families. Must possess bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public administration, banking, finance or related field of study; 2-4 years’ related experience, preferably in a related nonprofit environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of community resources preferred; case management experience a plus.
- Head Start Teaching Staff Responsible for planning/implementing daily learning activities and managing/maintaining a Head Start classroom and its equipment and supplies, for children ages 3-5. Must possess bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with 18 credits in early childhood a must; and minimum 1 year experience in child care services, preferably in a Head Start program. DCF 45 hour training also a must. Salary: $16.93/hour.
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Do you have an announcement you'd like included in the
Weekly Provider Bulletin?
Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for distribution that same week. Please be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why of your announcement.
to your address book.
The Children's Trust reserves the right to omit, edit and/or adjust your announcement
for style, content and/or space considerations.
Inclusion of announcements in the Weekly Provider Bulletin is provided as a free service to the community and does not constitute an endorsement by The Children's Trust.
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Because All Children Are Our Children
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