Weekly Provider Bulletin
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The Children's Trust Announces
PhilanthropyMiami 2019
Register for the largest annual gathering of the nonprofit community in South Florida, drawing a diverse cross section of leaders, staff and volunteers representing hundreds of organizations and companies. It’s an explosive combination of speakers, learning opportunities, and networking –all in one place– in its new venue at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus; and on one day, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 . Click here to register . Limited seats available for the discounted rate of $50 for Trust-funded organizations; email carol@thechildrenstrust.org to learn more.
Youth Development K-5 & 6-12 Summer CAT Observations
Summer Youth Development Programs, your Summer CAT observations period is between June 24 to August 2, 2019. In order for our CAT members to properly coordinate and schedule multiple site visits in a short period of time, we are asking that you please send a final version of your summer schedule(s) to your Contract Manager by May 24th, 2019. ​Please note, exact timing will need to be flexible within the specified date range (June 24 - August 2), based on your daily programming schedule. Resources for YD CAT observations are available here. Be on the lookout for more Summer CAT updates on next week’s bulletin. ​
SPARK Trainings

  • Friday, May 17, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Overtown Youth Center, 450 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136, 305.349.1204. Click here to register.
  • Saturday, May 18, 2019: Fit Kids of America, 9395 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165. 305.207.0022. Click here to register.
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!
The Big Picture in Early Learning:
Using Collective Impact in Miami-Dade to Organize Data Across Systems
The first speaker series event resulting from the Synergy Symposium.
May 15, 2019 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Miami-Dade IDEAS Consortium for Children will present progress, findings to date, and its vision for moving forward, followed by break-out sessions to cull feedback from an audience of diverse, community-based professionals.
Injury Prevention Trainings
All Trust-funded providers are required to participate in childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami. Visit The Children's Trust community calendar for full descriptions, locations and registration information.  

  • Car Passenger Safety Wednesday, May 22; 11 a.m-1 p.m.
  • Home Safety Training & Education Wednesday, May 22; 3-4 p.m.
Project RISE: Upcoming Trainings

  • Fitness Outcome Assessment: PACER May 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Literacy Outcome Assessment: ORF May 26 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Project RISE live trainings require preregistration; log into your CollaborNation account at https://collabornation.net/login/projectrise to reserve your seat.

SEL Outcome Assessment Trainings
In addition, Project RISE is also offering three online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Outcome Assessment trainings, which are available to all Trust-funded youth development providers:

  • Child Trends Survey SEL Outcome Assessment Grades K-5
  • PYDI SEL Outcome Assessment Grades 6-12
  • YAPS SEL Outcome Assessment Grades 6-12

To take these and other online trainings, log into your CollaborNation account at www.collabornation.net/projectrise; select "Course Catalog," then select "Project RISE Online Trainings."
Advocacy Network on Disabilities: Upcoming Trainings

  • Training: Structures for Success Friday, May 17 - 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Shore Park and Youth Center, 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
  • Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Part 2 Thursday, May 23 - 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gwen Cherry, 7090 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL 33147
  • Introduction to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1 - ONLINE
  • Discovering Inclusion Training - ONLINE

To take these and other trainings, log into your Advocacy Network on Disabilities CollaborNation account at www.collabornation.net; select "Course Catalog," then select the training you would like to take.

Print out copies of the slide presentation are not provided. You can find print-friendly and mobile versions of our slide presentation on Collabornation when you register. 
From Our Friends
Speed Stacks Sport Stacking Demo & Group Activities - Schedule Now
Thee world-wide leader in Sport Stacking is now offering a sport stacking presentation at South Florida schools & summer programs. Our presentation includes a fun Sport Stacking demo followed by teaching of the basic stacking patterns PLUS physical and movement based TEAM activities catered to each age/grade level. Did you know Sport Stacking is an Olympic Youth Sport? Programs price ranges from $75-$150 based on location. Ask about our fundraising option. www.speedstacks.com. Contact Jennifer Baybrook at 808.256.4643 or jenbaybrook@gmail.com.
Duncan Yo-Yo Show & Motivational Presentation with World Yo-Yo Champion
Looking for a fun affordable and/or free presentation? We are now booking for the Duncan "Imagine" yo-yo show and hands-on yo-yo lessons! As a partner with Disney® and Scouts (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), we engage youth of all ages with a motivational message creatively wrapped in laughter, story-telling and super cool yo-yo tricks featuring a world yo-yo champion! Fundraising opportunities available. Contact Jennifer Baybrook at 808.256.4643 or jenbaybrook@gmail.com.
2019 YEDC Volunteer Request/Sign-Up
Requesting volunteers for the Youth Economic Development Conference (YEDC) 2019), July 16-17, 2019 at Miami Dade College, North Miami, FL and July 19, 2019 at Miami Dade College Homestead. Expecting 500 students from Miami Dade County. If interested, click here to register.
Free Summer Meals/Affordable Camp
Christian Fellowship MBC is a proud sponsor for the 4th year of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. In an effort to combat childhood hunger, we will gladly deliver hot and nutritious meals to churches, camps, apartment complexes. We also provide an affordable full day summer camp for youth from 5 to 12 years of age. Please contact Anna Jackson at 786.583.5003. 
Illuminating the Causes of Maternal Morbidity & Mortality - 2019 RPICC Sessions
The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade and Holtz Children's and The Women's Hospital at Jackson Memorial Hospital invite you to a FREE conference on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm. Topics include: Maternal Mortality, Racism & Implicit Bias, Poor Maternal Health & Chronic Conditions, Maternal Hemorrhage Care & Management; Perinatal Periods of Risk; Social Determinants of Health; and, Research Shared: Condom Use in Pregnancy. Click here to register.
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
  • Hurricanes: Supporting Families Through Trauma, Friday, May 17, 2-5 p.m.
  • Children and Traumatic Stress, Friday, May 31, 2-5 p.m.
  • Stewards of Children, Friday, June 28, 2-5 p.m.

Kristi House Naranja Office 13955 SW 264th Street, Homestead, FL 33032
  • Stewards of Children, Friday, May 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
  • What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse, Friday, June 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Grant Opportunities
Target Youth Soccer Grants
The Target Youth Soccer grant cycle open May 1 – June 15.
Provides support for player registration fees, player and field equipment, and training and professional development for volunteer coaches. Any eligible school, government agency, non-profit organization or non-profit regional/local soccer organization within the U.S., serving youth 5 to 18 years old, can apply. A preference will be given to programs serving in-need communities. As part of the program, Target will provide annual $1,000 grants on behalf of each Target store and distribution center in the U.S. to federally tax-exempt section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, accredited schools, or public agencies located in the U.S. or one of its protectorates that have soccer programs serving youth 5 to 18 years old. We accept grant applications between noon CDT May 1 and 11:59 p.m. CDT June 15. Grants will be awarded in October 2019.
Career Opportunities
Infant Toddler Teacher - Full Time and Part Time *
United Way of Miami Dade is 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 focus of our work is to provide comprehensive high quality early care and education to low income families living Miami Gardens, Overtown, Little River and Perrine. Apply in our website: www.unitedwaymiami.org
Available Positions at St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center *

Nutrition Coordinator to ensure proper compliance to all regulatory statutes for USDA Childcare Food Program and Head Start Nutrition Services. 

Mental Health Consultant Must be a licensed mental health practitioner who has experience working with 3-5 year olds. An ability to work with the children, parents, and teachers. The contract for this position is August 1-May 31st. 

Email résumé to Dr. Chemika Burkhalter at cburkhalter@stalbanschildcare.org.
Available Positions at Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc. *

• Program Coordinator
• Clinical Supervisor
• Therapist
• Mental Health Targeted Case Manager 

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit:
CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail résumé & cover letter to Employment@icfhinc.org.
Sr. Evaluation Associate *
Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) has an opening for a Senior Evaluation Associate. Click here to learn more about the position. For more information about BSRI, please visit www.bsrinstitute.org.To apply, email résumé to Executive Director Angela Mooss at amooss@bsrinstitute.org.
Literacy Instructor - Part-time Contract *
Lagomar Preschool is looking for a Certified Teacher (bilingual preferred) to work in a small group and one on one intervention for our Children's Trust funded after-school and summer program ages 6 to 12 years of age, 10 hrs per week. Duties include but are not limited to: Administer assessments, comprehension planning, benchmark competencies archived, grade focused literacy. Email résumé to lagomarpreschool@gmail.com.
Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Exceptional Student Education *

•  School Psychologists (Part Time/Full Time)
•  Audiologists (Part Time/Full Time)
•  Clerical (Hourly)
•  Deaf/hard of hearing interpreters
•  Physical and occupational therapists
•  Certificated or licensed School social workers (Part Time/Full Time)
•  Speech language pathologists
•  Teachers with experience in special education (Part Time/Full Time)

Email résumé to Ava Goldman at agoldman@dadeschools.net.
Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools *

• Early Head Start Educator 12 credits in Early Childhood, and a CDA or FCCPC in Infant & Toddler required. 
•  Early Head Start Assistant CDA or Equivalent in Infant & Toddler
•  Head Start Assistant Minimum of a CDA or FCCPC in Preschool. 
• P/T Center Director Center Director’s Certificate. Assists the Center Director.
•  Family Intervention Specialist 60 college credits, 15 in Psychology
•  Head Start Educator CDA in Preschool, AA Degree in Early Childhood
• Nutrition Coordinator Part Time

Email résumé to Estela Rivero at erivero@dadeschools.net.
ESE Specialist *
Mater Academy is a K-5th grade tuition free public charter school and is now accepting résumés for the 2019-2020 school year. Email résumé to Cguilarte@materelementary.com. For information, please visit www.materelementary.com.
Lead VPK Teacher *
Requirements: availability to start working on August 14; FCCPC/CDA/Staff Credential; 45 hours from DCF; VPK certifications; speak English & basic Spanish; lead circle time and all other activities throughout the day; have great classroom management and organizational skills; accept and maintain responsibility daily for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the classroom; knowledgeable on creating lesson plans. Email résumé to Kidsvillejobs@gmail.com.
ESE Specialist *
Mater Academy International Studies is a K-9th grade tuition free public charter school is now accepting résumés for the 2019-2020 school year. Email résumé to imelian@materacademyis.com. For information, please visit www.materacademyis.com.
Available Positions at Children's Home Society
Utilization Management Specialist
Provide a prospective, concurrent, and retrospective clinical review of patient records to evaluate the need for and utilization of services and to provide third party payers with requested information regarding client provided services. To learn more about this position and/or to apply please click here.
Independent Living Specialist
Provide case management and access/advocate for the needs of young adults living in foster care or independent living situations. Help create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids. To learn more about the position and/or apply please click here.
Adoptions Specialist
Impact lives for generations. Provide specialized adoption support services to dependency staff and children and families in care. Help create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids. To learn more and/or to apply please click here.
Dependency Case Manager Trainee
As a Dependency Case Manager Trainee (DCMT)/Dependency Case Manager (DCM) you'll become a part of a strategic care team charged with overseeing the children in need, while addressing the factors that have put them at risk for out-of-home placement. Help create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids. To view the full job description and/or to apply please use this link.
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for managing administrative functions for the executive offices, providing support to CEO & COO; routing mail/calls; written correspondence/reports; maintaining files; handling feedback/requests, unscheduled visitors, meeting coordination; maintaining calendars, oversees office equipment contracts; liaison to board of directors & committees; position is exposed to highly confidential, sensitive information and materials must be handled in a professional & private manner. Email résumé to ywca-careers@ywca-miami.org or fax to 305.513.5205.
Available Positions at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Senior Director of Grant Administration
Responsible for developing grant strategies based upon our capacity, required program support and mission as it relates to the focus of non-governmental grants provided by foundations with the additional intent to seek national awards. Bachelor's degree required and grant writing experience required.
Job Placement Specialist
Provide support and training to program clients by performing skills assessment, job orientation and offering assistance in the job search process, including cover letter and resume writing, job openings search, and interviewing techniques. One year of experience working in Human Resources, employment services or related; bachelor’s degree required.
Children's Specialist
Responsible for providing comprehensive rehabilitation/developmental training and family/home intervention services to children aged birth to six and their families. Bachelor’s degree required, experience working with infants and toddlers.

Email résumé to employment@miamilighthouse.org.
Inclusion Specialist
Do you believe that all children and youth, regardless of ability, should have opportunities to learn and play together? Are you a special education teacher who wants to leave the classroom but still make a difference? Do you have experience working with children with disabilities, particularly in an inclusive setting? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, you may be a good fit as an Inclusion Specialist! Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred in education or required field.
Minimum 2 years' experience working with children with disabilities, preferably in an inclusive setting. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole). Competitive salary & generous PTO, 11 holidays per year, 100% employer paid insurances. E-mail your résumé to HR@advocacynetwork.org.
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