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UM Team COACH: Communities of Practice Starting Back up in February * |
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Communities of Practice- Join a community where members support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. All of the following CoPs are currently being offered virtually and are appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting Programs. If you have any questions or would like additional support, please contact teamcoach@miami.edu.
Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers - In this CoP, we will discuss the stressors and barriers that both you as a provider, and the families you serve, face. We will also be identifying solutions, practicing these strategies and discussing the implementation of them into your practice. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
Creating Support Networks & Community Outreach/Recruitment -In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to create networks of outreach and referrals across parenting providers in the community and discuss program recruitment strategies. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Virtual recruitment will be an ongoing topic. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
The New Normal: Returning to In-Person Services during COVID-19 - In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to share ideas and problem-solve strategies for returning to in-person services for group-based, home-based, and office-based parenting services. We will discuss recruitment, communication, and safety strategies for your staff and participants. Come prepared to share your agency’s ideas to help all programs successfully serve the community. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Date and time TBD.
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Successfully Engaging Youth and Their Families into Services |
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Family is critical to a youth’s development and success, and providers can work with families to mobilize sources of support and resilience. In this Training and Implementation Associates (TIA) course, we show why engagement can be challenging, how to avoid blaming families for being resistant, and how to form a healthy working relationship. This online training course is available on Trust Academy and is appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Family Strengthening and Family and Neighborhood Support programs. |
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Update the Children's Trust Logo |
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Providers using the Children's Trust Logo on any material must send that material for review and approval to communicationscompliance@thechildrenstrust.org. To download the current Trust logo, visit the Media Kit & Logos page on the Trust website: |
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January Trainings from Project RISE |
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Differentiated Literacy Instruction: January 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
In this required training, certified teachers learn how to use reading assessment data from the ORF and Maze to identify struggling readers and develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Certified teachers will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction. Please register for this training on Trust Academy. Once registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and handouts.
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Injury Prevention Trainings |
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Childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami are offered to all Trust-funded providers via Zoom. Visit The Children's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.
Home Safety Training & Education: Thursday, January 20; 9-10:30 a.m.
Home Safety Training & Education: Friday, January 21; 4-5:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education: Monday, January 24; 4-5:30 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, January 25; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, January 25; 12-2 p.m.
Suicide Prevention Training: Wednesday, January 26; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education: Thursday, January 27; 9-10:30 a.m.
Poisoning Safety Training Thursday: January 27, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Home Safety Training & Education: Monday, January 31; 4-5:30 p.m.
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The Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training Opportunities |
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January 20, Live- Virtual (Zoom): Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Are you an Administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? Join us to be sure you are up to date on enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.
These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy:
- Understanding the Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities
- Discovering Inclusion
- Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1
Also available: Coaching, Technical Assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan ( pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org). |
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Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are in need of safe, loving homes through no fault of their own due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Citrus Family Care Network is looking for people who want to change the life of a child. Open your home and your heart, "Become a Foster Parent."
For more information call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437), or Kimberly Lopez at 786.562.8758, email klopez@citrusfcn.com, or visit:
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Inspiring Stories Welcomed! |
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Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been doing inspiring, life-changing and heroic work to provide for the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share their stories on social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs!
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PhilanthropyMiami FREE Innovator Series: Leveraging Your Data * |
For many organizations the question of how to tell a compelling story that captures the depth of your impact remains. Data that shows your organization’s recent response efforts & highlights progress towards goals over time is the key to telling stories that inspire funders to donate. Join Vinay Mullick of UpMetrics on February 4 at 10 a.m. to learn how to leverage data to tell your nonprofit’s story of impact. Free, register today below: |
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Spotlight Miami Grant Applications Due Jan. 31 * |
Spotlight Miami is a women’s giving circle where members contribute $1k or more annually with 100% of annual membership dues gifted to local charities through a grant application process. Spotlight grants are for a one-year granting cycle. Previous year’s grantees can apply every three years. Grant awards up to $20k. Applications are due on January 31 and the application and related instructions can be accessed through the link below. |
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FREE Telehealth Parenting Program from FIU Center for Children & Families |
If you are interested in enhancing your relationship with your child and learning how to better help your child manage their feelings and behavior you may be eligible for a free, brief, 6-week positive parenting program delivered via Zoom for families of kids ages 3-8. Call 305.348.9881 for more information. |
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Scholarships for Nonprofit Certification Until January 22 |
Sunshine Certificate in Nonprofit Management online begins its 27th year of continuing monthly classes to the Florida nonprofit community. In cooperation with Nova Southeastern University and Broward College, they offer 5 months of 2 classes per month. The class requires a related assignment for each of the 11 classes. When completed, participants will have a boilerplate proposal for their organizations to present to stakeholders. Upon graduation, they will receive the Sunshine Certificate. Apply til Jan. 22. |
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FREE Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House |
Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation:
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101: January 27
- Children & Traumatic Stress: January 25, March 22
- What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: February 24
- Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: February 22, April 21
- Stewards of Children: March 15, April 19
- Teen Safe Dating for Parents & Youth: February 10
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Aim High Grants to Help Middle Schoolers Prepare for Life |
Since 2016, the New York Life Foundation has partnered with the Afterschool Alliance to administer the Aim High competitive grant program. The Aim High program is a part of the New York Life Foundation’s ongoing investment in out-of-school time programs to help underserved middle school students become better prepared for high school and beyond. This competitive grant program includes both one- and two-year grant opportunities.
Focus of this year's funding is as follows:
- One-Year Grants: supporting programs’ racial equity and social justice efforts.
- Two-Year Grants: supporting programs in enhancing direct service activities, technical assistance, capacity building, and their efforts in continuing to serve youth while facing the challenges of the pandemic and beyond.
To be eligible you must:
- Be a 501(c)(3). You will be required to verify your EIN as a part of the application.
- Serve middle school youth (6th, 7th, 8th graders). This competitive grant program is targeted to programs serving middle school students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
- Serve a high percentage of low-income youth. Applicants must serve at least 75 percent low-income youth.
Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 1.
Access the full RFP and FAQs below.
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Available Mental Health Services for Low-Income Families |
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) provides mental health services including Individual/family therapy and psychiatry for children and adolescents in Miami-Dade County. The institute accepts most Medicaid HMO’s and has funding for children of low-income families who do not have insurance. ICFH also provides individual/family therapy and psychiatry services for adults who have Medicaid.
For more information call 305.274.3172.
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Community Engagement Manager at The Children's Trust |
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The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for performing a variety of community-driven duties with an emphasis on maintaining contact with community groups, parents, and other caregivers, providing support to residents on children’s needs, as well as evaluating and responding to community needs concerning children. The incumbent exercises independence of action and will possess considerable knowledge of community activities and needs for children and families and use considerable professional judgment in the performance of community engagement work. |
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Research and Evaluation Analyst at The Children's Trust |
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The Research and Evaluation Analyst is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Children’s Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to the design and effectiveness of various child, youth and family services. Primary responsibilities include: contributing to effective program and systems designs for The Children’s Trust’s priority investments in child, youth and family services; designing and maintaining sound data collection tools and systems to capture meaningful program, operational and community data in a user-friendly, accessible manner; and analyzing and making meaning from available data to tell our stories using compelling visualizations and reports, with an intentional focus on the specific audience and purpose of the message.
This exempt, salaried position works under general supervision from the director of research. Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.
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Available Positions at Jewish Community Services * |
Intensive Case Manager *
JCS is seeking an Intensive Case Manager (ICM) to provide outreach and coordination of care throughout Miami-Dade County to refugees. ICM will offer refugee services that are available to ensure clients gain skills, knowledge and resources to access medical and mental health services.
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Marriage and Family preferred. LCSW, LMFT, LMHC license required or License eligible. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Grant Writer *
Jewish Community Services is seeking a Grant Writer who will be responsible for developing grant strategies based upon its capacity, required program support and mission as it relates to the focus of the grantor, family foundations, and contracts with government entities requiring a proposal application.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Social Work, or related field required. Minimum 3-5 years experience in grant writing, editing and communications required.
Temporary Chat Line Counselor *
Jewish Community Services is seeking a temporary Chat Line Counselor to provide information, referrals, crisis counseling as well as suicide intervention to chatters upon completion of a thorough risk assessment and identification of most presenting needs. This is a temporary full-time position.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Service field preferred. Two years experience in providing information and referral services preferred.
Resource Specialist *
Jewish Community Services is seeking a Resource Specialist to apply the tools developed in his/her own recovery/experiences as well as the philosophy and values of the Florida Peer Network in order to build connections with Veteran-serving agencies to better develop and manage resource information.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. U.S. veteran of a branch h of the United States Military Forces, including the Coast Guard and National Guard (retired or reservist), required.
Part-Time Clinician *
Jewish Community Services is seeking a part-time clinician to provide direct services to the cross-section of the program’s caseload including children, adolescents, adults and families in the assigned offices and via telehealth. Master’s degree in mental health required. LCSW, LMFT or LMHC Licensure required in the state of Florida; or license eligible. Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience including experience working with clients who have experienced trauma required.
Event Coordinator *
Jewish Community Services is seeking an Event Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of all aspects for in-person and virtual events including but not limited to logistics, budget, data entry, information tracking, quoting, communications drafting, public relations tasks, and administrative duties.
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum two years of relevant event or marketing experience preferred. Experience in social media management a plus.
LGBTQIA+ Health Educator/Outreach Specialist *
JCS is seeking an LGBTQIA+ Health Educator/Outreach Specialist to provide community outreach activities and prevention education workshops focusing on improving health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ adults 55+ years of age. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Education, Humanities, or Marketing required. Minimum 2 years of experience with health and prevention programs working with adults, including LGBT+ adults, required.
For more information email Sherline Aurelus at email below:
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Project Director/Coordinator at Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organizations * |
COFFO is a non for profit organization. A project director is someone who has knowledge of practical procedures. Must have a BA or equivalent experience in program management, can run a program, comply with The Children's Trust requirements assure implementation of evidence-based curriculum or program protocols with fidelity. This is a YEN program, children are from 6 grade thru 12 grade.
For more information please call at 305.246.0357 Yolanda Castro.
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Available Positions at St. Alban's Center |
Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistant at Coconut Grove Center *
The position will provide responsive care, effective teaching and organized learning environment that promotes the healthy development and children's skill growth. Emphasize nurturing and responsive practices, interactions and environments that foster trust and emotional security, are communication and language-rich, promote social, emotional, behavioral, and language development and support all children's engagement in learning activities. Requirements: 45 DCF Training Hours, HS Diploma/GED, Level 2 background.
Lead Teacher *
Plans, conducts and supervises activities with a group of children. These activities will be in an indoor and outdoor setting aimed at promoting social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children. Prepares daily lesson plans, conducts educational activities of interest of children during transitions, maintains a positive atmosphere in the classroom. Requirements: Bachelor Degree or Associates Degree In Early Childhood Education, 2yrs exp. Level 2 Background Screening.
Teacher Assistant *
Plans, conducts and supervises activities with a group of children. These activities will be in an indoor and outdoor setting aimed at promoting social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children. Prepares daily lesson plans, conducts educational activities of interest of children during transitions, maintains a positive atmosphere in the classroom. Requirements: Bachelor Degree or Associates Degree In Early Childhood Education, 2yrs exp. Level 2 Background Screening.
For more information, email below:
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Career Opportunities at Easterseals |
Easterseals is always looking for talented and passionate candidates to join its team! Do not miss this opportunity. Pre-School Head Start Program: teacher, teacher's assistants and maintenance; School: special needs teacher and teacher's assistant; Adult Day Care: nurse aides. For information on how to apply visit careers at Easterseals South Florida website. |
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First Star Academy at UM Looking for Assistant Director |
First Star Academy is an innovative academic enrichment program for high school students impacted by foster care. The full-time assistant director ensures effective program delivery, oversees logistics, manages mentors and builds stakeholder relationships. Candidates must be organized, nurturing and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. UM benefits. For questions contact Maria De Castro at m.decastro3@miami.edu. Apply below. |
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Healthy Steps Specialist Position |
There is an open position in the Healthy Steps Program at the University of Miami. Find application in the UM website Job Code: JP3_810291 Child Development Specialist. Email below for more information. |
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Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.
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The following positions are available at the Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.:
- Therapist
- Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
- Developmental Specialist II
- Educational Tutor
For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and/or e-mail resume and cover letter by clicking below. |
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
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The Division of Exceptional Student Education announces immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health. |
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