January 26, 2022








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The Children's Trust Announces
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Trust Academy Solicitation Bidder's Conference & Application Training *
Do you offer professional development supports like coaching, peer learning, live training or online courses for staff who serve children and families? The Trust is seeking experts in youth development, family services, inclusion of children with disabilities, oral health, organizational capacity, racial equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI), and social-emotional wellness (SEW).

Trust Academy Solicitation Bidder's Conference & Application Training
Feb 11, 9-11 a.m.

Bidders' Conference
Session to describe services sought through this solicitation.

Application Training
The objective of this training is to share information about this grant opportunity. A general overview of the application process and system for this grant opportunity will be provided. The following topics will be discussed:
  • Amount of funding available
  • Application review, selection and recommendation process
  • Application system navigation and instructions
  • Application sections in detail
  • Important dates for application
  • Question & answer process
UM Team COACH: Communities of Practice Return in February
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.
Successfully Engaging Youth and Their Families into Services 
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.
Update the Children's Trust Logo
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:
Injury Prevention Trainings
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 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.
The Advocacy Network on Disabilities Training Opportunities
These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy:

  • Understanding The Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities - Did you know that to address the needs of children and youth with disabilities, there are options for modifying outcome measures? Discover what is meant by accommodation, modification, alternate assessment, and alternate outcomes. Learn when they are appropriate for program participants, and how to request permission to use them.  
  • Discovering Inclusion - The foundation for all other trainings, an online introduction to children and youth with disabilities. Includes the benefits and characteristics of an inclusive program, and provides practical common-sense information on using respectful language and etiquette.
  • Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1 - You hear a lot about it, but do you really know what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, and the different ways it appears in different children and youth? Learn the facts, and how to recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, foster social competence, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment. This online course is a pre-requisite for Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 2. 

To register for any of these offerings, visit https://collabornation.net/login
or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Also available: Coaching, Technical Assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan (pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org).
Become a Foster Parent
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:
Inspiring Stories Welcomed!
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!
From Other Agencies
Catalyst Miami Recruiting for CLEAR and LIGHT Leadership Cohorts *
CLEAR Spring 2022 *
Catalyst Miami is recruiting for the CLEAR Miami Spring 2022 cohort. CLEAR (Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy, and Resilience) is a free 10-week leadership training course around community organizing, social justice, and climate justice specific to Miami-Dade County. The course will be held virtually on Zoom starting on Wednesday, February 9, from 6-8:30 p.m. The class is free of charge; a dinner stipend, a youth class, and translation are all provided!

If you are interested, please complete the CLEAR application below:
LIGHT SPRING 2022 *
Catalyst Miami is excited to announce its second LIGHT cohort this Spring 2022. LIGHT (Leaders in Grassroots Health Transformation) will be a free 9-week leadership training course around health justice advocacy, the United States healthcare system and its alternatives, as well as public speaking and self-advocacy skills. This course will be held virtually on Zoom starting on Tuesday, February 15, from 6-8:30 p.m. The class is free of charge; a dinner stipend, a youth class, and translation are all provided!

If you are interested, apply below:
FREE Parenting Program at Overtown Youth Center *
The Overtown Youth Center is offering FREE parenting groups through the Positive Parenting Program. The center is seeking parents of elementary school students ages 5-12 years old to participate in this 8-week program. Group sessions are held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.. Dinner and child care are provided during parenting groups and incentives are offered for parent participation. For more information, email below:
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:
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.
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
  • Teen Safe Dating for Parents & Youth: February 10
  • Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: February 22, April 21
  • What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: February 24
  • Stewards of Children: March 15, April 19
  • Children & Traumatic Stress: March 22
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.
Career Opportunities
Community Engagement Manager at The Children's Trust
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.
Research and Evaluation Analyst at The Children's Trust
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.
Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami *
Assistant Site Director *
The Assistant Site Director (ASD) is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that most directly affect Breakthrough Miami Scholars and families. An ASD oversees campus or site logistics, unpaid student volunteers and some stipended positions, such as Teaching Fellows. As an ambassador of the program, the ASD builds supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community and other stakeholders to ensure the academic and socio-enrichment success of all Breakthrough Scholars.

The individual in this role is organized, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Grants & Communications Writer *
The Grants & Communications Writer is a critical member of the Development and Communications team and is primarily responsible for identifying funding opportunities from public and private sources, and writing polished proposals and grant applications to secure new and renewed funding, which will support fundraising efforts to meet an annual budget of $4.4M. The position will also support story development and organizational communications.
The Grants & Communications Writer must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently and creatively under deadline. The Writer will work closely with Program Leadership, including the Chief Strategy Officer, and should have strong research and logic skills.

For more information, visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.

Send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager at careers@breakthroughmiami.org.
Counselor/Infant Mental Health Specialist Needed at FSU Young Parents Project *
FSU Young Parents Project seeks a Master's degree social worker/counselor to be part of a home visiting, professional team that provides therapeutic intervention services to court-involved young parents and children in Miami-Dade County. Licensed or license eligible preferred. Reflective supervision & training in child-parent psychotherapy provided. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation and Level 2 background screening required.
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 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:
Project Director/Coordinator at Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organizations
COFFO is a nonprofit 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, ensure 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.
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:
Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health Inc.

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.
Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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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