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The Children's Trust Announces
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Another Open Lab from The Children's Trust *
Our first Open Lab in quite some time was a success! Our next Open Lab will focus on
data access and using data for continuous quality improvement. Trust staff will be available to work with your program staff to ensure that your staff understands what data is available, how to access your data and how to use it to improve your program. This opportunity is by invitation only and your program manager sent you a link to register through Trust Academy. If you feel that your agency would benefit from this opportunity and were not contacted please reach out to your Program Manager asap!
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Summer-Only Programs Provider Meeting *
The Children's Trust will host a Provider Meeting for all Youth Development (YD) Trust-funded providers that have summer-only services. Programs will be oriented to YD requirements and best practices for program implementation. This is an opportunity to get your questions answered on data, training requirements, program metrics and more.
The Provider Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and goes to noon on Tuesday, March 10, with breakout sessions for YD K-5 & YD 6-12 beginning at 10 a.m. Please ensure that key management staff who are essential to summer services attend as well as individuals that programs deem necessary. This opportunity is by invitation only and invited agencies will receive an email with a link to register through
Trust Academy. If you feel your agency would benefit from this opportunity and were not contacted please reach out to your program manager.
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2020-21 Renewals Timeline and Data Entry Reminder *
Attention all Trust-funded providers! Please note the renewals of our major initiatives will start in March and end in May 2020. Your mid-year performance will be used as basis for renewals. For example, we will use services through January 31, 2020, for contracts with a start date of August 1, 2019. Therefore, it is imperative that your data is up to date in SAMIS. If you are experiencing any issues with data entry, please inform your program manager asap. As a reminder, the due date for services provided through January 31, is February 18. Data for our board resolutions will be pulled on February 28. Any data entered beyond that date will not be taken into consideration for renewals.
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Innovation Grant Opportunity to Open in February *
The Children's Trust is looking to fund several community partners who have innovative ideas that address an existing community need. The Innovation Fund gives community partners an avenue to test new ideas that could lead to effective and equitable opportunities for vulnerable populations of children to thrive. By offering community partners the opportunity to identify an issue, develop a potential solution and implement a strategy, The Children’s Trust hopes to build on existing community assets, encourage collaboration and support the sustainability of successful projects.
Bidders' Conference and Application Training is Monday, February 24, 9:30 a.m.
Click here to register
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Performing Arts Programs
Young Talent Big Dreams Auditions are happening now throughout Miami-Dade County. This is the largest youth talent competition in the area and performance categories include music, dance, voice, original composition and spoken word. And it's
FREE! Encourage your participants to register and they may win a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend the Teen Choice Awards, courtesy of WSVN 7.
Click here for details.
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Trust Academy Takes Over
The Children’s Trust's Trust Academy module in Trust Central has a new look! If your Trust-funded position was included in Trust Central by your
Agency Admin, log in to
Trust Central to access the Trust Academy module.
If your position is directly contracted with The Trust, but you do not have access to Trust Central, see your Agency Admin to get started. For subcontractors, professional services, and ‘match’ positions, you can access the required online courses and live events by registering independently as explained in registration options 2-4 in the
Trust Academy Guide.
Trust Academy now holds all your learning needs! To register for all trainings offered by our partner agencies log in to Trust Academy.
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Advocacy Network on Disabilities Trainings
*To register for trainings please log into
Trust Central
and click Trust Academy.
Let’s Play Together
Table games, sports activities, arts and crafts – come ready to play, and to learn some easy to implement adaptations so all children can participate. Learn about universal design, and how it evens the playing field for all.
Friday, February 28
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
North Shore Park & Youth Center, 501 72 Street, Miami Beach, FL
33141
ONLINE TRAININGS
Discovering Inclusion:
This is the core training that sets the foundation for all others. Learn about different types of disabilities, the characteristics and benefits of an inclusive program, and how to use People First Language and respectful etiquette.
Introduction To Successful Inclusion Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Part 1:
Learn the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder – you may be surprised to find that some of what you think isn’t necessarily so. Get an overview of how to help children meet behavioral expectations, recognize and accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, address bullying, and ensure a safe environment.
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Project RISE Upcoming Trainings
Project RISE has on-site behavior management and SEL-PQA focused training opportunities available to sites that would like to get 15-30 Trust-funded staff trained at once. These opportunities would be for
March and beyond, and are subject to minimum facility requirements. If interested, please email
joshua.lazarus@nova.edu for details.
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Differentiated Literacy Instructions Guidelines for Review
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Providers & Partners, Tell Us All About Your Good Work!
From the
Herald to the
Miami Times to local newscasts, Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been featured for the life-changing services they provide to the children and families of Miami-Dade - and you could be next.
Click here to tell us about your latest triumphs and you just may turn on the TV or turn a page in the paper to see your face!
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New Program for Youth Focused on Growing Entrepreneurial Skills *
The Florida Afterschool Network and its partners are sponsoring a new program for youth 14-18 to learn how to transform an idea into a viable business.
GATOR PIT, as the program is called, is a
FREE, 3-month program where participants will attend six virtual training sessions and then face off in a one-day pitch competition on May 30, 2020, in Orlando, Florida.
Click here for more details on this exciting program or to register.
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Young Fathers Focus Group *
Fatherhood Task Force is partnering with Miami-Dade College and The Annie E. Casey Foundation to organize a one-session father focus group for young fathers ages 18-29 to determine gaps in services and why? Young fathers voices can move policy and programming! Participants will be compensated for their time.
Please call Holly Zwerling, 305.812.4000 if interested.
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Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training *
In three days, participants will learn:
• Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting;
• Five Parenting Constructs of Abuse/Neglect;
• Impact of maltreatment on Brain Development;
• How to Assess High-Risk Parenting Beliefs;
• How to Tailor Programs based on Family’s Needs;
• How to Gather Process Evaluation Data;
• How to Implement Home & Group-Based Models
The training will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 6-8. The cost for the training is $200 per participant. For more information contact Ana Romero, 954.558.8360 or
aromero@postpartumeducation.com.
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Celebrate Maternal & Child Health Accomplishments in Our Community *
The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade invites participants to join them at their Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Friday, March 13, 2020, to celebrate collaborations and recognize excellence in improving birth outcomes. This unique event gathers clinicians, hospitals, community partners, stakeholders, staff, and volunteers with the common interest of maternal, infant & child health.
Click here for registration and sponsorship opportunities.
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Trainer for Preventing Burnout and Increasing Productivity
United Way of Miami-Dade is seeking a trainer who will develop and facilitate a training centered on preventing employee burnout and increasing productivity and morale.
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Building Prosperity Workforce Cohort
Catalyst Miami is recruiting a group of residents from the City of Miami, who will participate in workforce training and placement programs. The goal of the Building Prosperity Workforce Cohort is to increase training opportunities and placement in living-wage jobs for residents of Miami-Dade, by working with various employers from the City of Miami. Participants will get a stipend of $15 an hour as part of this program.
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NAMI Monthly Speaker Meeting
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting its monthly speaker meeting on Monday, February 24th from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133. This month's topic is Ending the Silence about mental illness. Come and learn the warning signs of mental illness, hear from a young adult in recovery, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
This event is
FREE and open to the public.
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Kristi House: Upcoming Trainings
The following
FREE trainings are available for service providers, clinicians, child-serving professionals and informed community members:
Kristi House Central Office, 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, February 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Children and Traumatic Stress, March 25, 2-5 p.m.
Kristi House Naranja Office, 13955 SW 264th Street, Homestead, FL 33032
- Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior, February 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, March 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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The Children's Trust is Looking for a Research & Evaluation Analyst
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.
To be considered for the above positions, please submit your resume to:
Careers@thechildrenstrust.org. Type the “Research Analyst” in the subject line. The Children’s Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
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Available Positions at United Way of Miami-Dade *
Financial Coach *
The United Way of Miami Dade is looking for a Financial Coach to provide the financial coaching function of the United Way Center for Financial Stability and assist with the integration into other United Way and community initiatives. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills and ability to function in a team environment.
Co-Teachers
The United Way of Miami Dade is looking for a Co-Teacher. This position will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The idea candidate understands concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, and Early Literacy Strategies.
Infant Toddler Teacher
The United Way of Miami Dade is also looking for an Infant Toddler Teacher who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development for children 0 to 36 months. The position will work out of Lotus Village, located in the Overtown area. The focus of our work is to provide comprehensive high quality early care and education to low income families living in this area.
Other positions, include:
- After Care Aide
- Specialist, Family Engagement
- Specialist, Health
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Available Positions at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind *
Part-Time Teacher Assistant *
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the daily operations of the Lighthouse Learning Pre-K Program to include assisting the classroom teacher with daily routines and transition between activities. Hours: 1-6 p.m. Experience working with children required.
Licensed Mental Health Clinician *
This position carries the major responsibilities for overseeing and directing day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department, including coordination and leadership for each defined service of the Miami Lighthouse. It will also manage matters of significance making professionalism and confidentiality critical requirements of performance in carrying out duties.
ESE Early Childhood Teacher *
Miami Lighthouse Learning Center is in search for an ESE Early Learning Teacher. Candidates must be Florida Department of Education Certified Teachers. Professional Educator’s Certificate in Pre-school Education (birth-age 4) preferred.
Saturday Music Instructor *
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is in need of a Florida Certified Educators Music Teacher for its Beacon Program. The position is required for every other Saturday from noon-2 p.m.
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First Star Program Coordinator
First Star Academy at the University of Miami is looking for two Program Coordinators for its six-week Summer Residential program to serve as part of the summer leadership team, along with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director. Applicants must have a clinical or other relevant background to assist the team in implementing positive behavioral and trauma-informed strategies with youth participants, as well as serve as a liaison to caregivers and child welfare stakeholders. Responsibilities include cultivating appropriate behaviors and helping to problem solve situations that arise; teach social-emotional skills through athletics and other structured activities; serve as a liaison to the child welfare system; encourage successful learning practices; and sleeping in the dorms at least twice per week. Applicants must have a previous counseling experience and be able to pass a Level 2 background check.
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Available Positions at Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.
Family Physician
This position provides medical care to patients in the clinic. The staff physician examines, diagnoses and treats medical problems; Maintains appropriate medical records documentation on all patients in electronic medical record; Refers patients for specialty care, as appropriate; Provides emergency treatment, as needed; Provides education to patient’s family regarding diagnoses, treatment, prevention, safety.
Medical Assistant
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. is looking for a medical assistant who will process patients using the electronic medical records (EMR) system and assist with the billing and coding. The position will also be responsible for taking vitals, medical histories, administering immunizations, collecting diagnostic data, and maintaining exam rooms in a pediatric clinic. The medical assistant will also answer phones, schedule appointments, participate in marketing activities and perform general clerical duties.
Targeted Case Manager - Certified in Behavioral Health
A targeted case Manager is sought with a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related behavioral science discipline. The candidate must have TCM Certification, a minimum of one-year experience working with emotionally disturbed children, ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presentation skills, and access to a well maintained vehicle, valid auto insurance, and a current valid driver license.
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. The dental assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
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Available Positions at His House Children's Home
His House Children's Home is looking to hire multiple positions, including:
- Community Liaison
- Donor Relations Coordinator
- Community Relations Coordinator
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Available Positions at the City of Hialeah
The City of Hialeah’s Education and Community Service Department is hiring for the following positions:
- PT Certified Teacher - For elementary and teen after-school programs starting at $29 an hour.
- PT Recreation Leaders - For elementary and teen after-school programs starting at $10 an hour.
- PT Recreation Leader - For their adult program teaching painting classes and other recreation activities.
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Executive Assistant
MDFT International, a nonprofit created to disseminate the evidence-based program Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), is seeking a high-level Executive Assistant. This position will support the Director and administrative team to carry out a range of functions.
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Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc.
- Therapist
- Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail résumé and cover letter to
Employment@icfhinc.org.
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools *
- Part-time Center Director - Center Director credentials *
- District Coordinator *
- Staff Assistant *
- Pre-K Teacher - Certified teacher in State of Florida *
- Substitutes *
- Early Head Start Educator - 12 credits in Early Childhood, and a CDA or FCCPC in Infant & Toddler required
- Head Start Assistant - Minimum of a CDA or FCCPC in Preschool required
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Exceptional Student Education
- Audiologists (full-time/part-time)
- Deaf/hard of hearing interpreters
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Certified or licensed school social workers (full-time/part-time)
- Speech language pathologists
- Special educations teachers (full-time/part-time)
- School psychologists or licensed psychologists (part-time)
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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.
Please do not submit announcement requests to this email address.
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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