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Special Notice Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to the continued suspension, cancellations and postponements of most gatherings as a result of federal, state and local guidelines, any and all trainings, deadlines, jobs and events listed in this Provider Bulletin should be specifically verified with the hosting organization or agency.
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The Children's Trust Announces
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Innovation Fund Grants to be Re-Released July 13 *
The Children's Trust is re-releasing its Innovation Fund to make grants available for innovative ideas that address existing community needs, in particular those that involved COVID-19, racial inequities and social injustice. The projects must demonstrate how they will benefit children and families in Miami-Dade County. The Trust is looking for community partners who will implement short-term projects. The $1 million fund has a maximum of $100,000 per program.
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Contracts Metrics Data Moving to the Metrics Module on July 2
We heard you! Announcing the move of Contracts Metrics data to the Metrics module on Thursday, July 2. Through open-labs, focus groups, and day-to-day conversations, you have expressed the need for contract metrics data such as Youth Development service utilization, Family services recruitment, and inclusion of CWD to be accessible to staff entering data and managing your programs. For the past year, this data has been made available in the Contracts module which has restrictions to access due to the information that lives in this space. We heard your request and are proud to announce that contract metrics data will now have a home in the Metrics Module under a new tab labeled “DATA”. Additionally, the “Progress” tab will have updates.
Starting tomorrow, you will have to go to the Metrics Module to see your contract metrics data. For highlights and details on these updates
click here. Please note, a guide is available to help you navigate the Metrics Module in Trust Central Support section,
click here to access.
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Reading Explorers Online Coaching Opportunities
If your summer camp or early childhood program is open, Reading Explorers is available for remote support! Beginning the week of June 29, Reading Explorers will launch "Get over the hump, STEAM on" and "Splash Into Summer Reading." Each series will feature fun summer learning activities for virtual and in-person socially-distant formats. Weekly sessions will be Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
To join sessions or schedule private coaching for your program please email Ana Rondon at
anrond@fiu.edu.
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Summer Camp Program Guides and Map Available on Trust Website
The official start of summer is only days away but you have already been busy setting up your programming for the coming months. For all the information on the summer programs available from Trust-funded providers, visit The Children's Trust website's
Summer Camp programs page and search via an interactive map or listing of available programs.
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Summer Invoicing Guidelines are Here
The Children’s Trust recognizes and appreciates the innovation and flexibility of our funded programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach the summer months, we wanted to share
Summer Invoicing Guidelines
. The guidelines apply to our YAS, YEN & EEI summer 2020 programs.
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Help Families Cope with New COVID-19 Course in Trust Academy
We know some families that you work with are struggling. Everyone is navigating through things that we have never had to deal with before. In an earlier survey from The Children’s Trust, you indicated needs of families and your desire to assist. But how can you help them to express their concerns and link them to resources that will aid them during this time?
Navigating Uncertainty: Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
, a new course in Trust Academy, offers suggestions for looking for less obvious needs, listening to understand the concerns of others, and linking families with ideas for coping and resources to access in the community.
Find Navigating Uncertainty: Helping Families Cope with COVID-19, created by Trust Academy Collective (your program and professional development providers), in Trust Academy by logging into
Trust Central
and clicking through.
Other new and timely courses in Trust Academy, include:
- Considering Delivering Services Through Video Conferencing: Where Do I Start?
- Ready, Set, Zoom! Strategies for effectively implementing your program virtually
- The Big 5: Questions and Tips to Support Your Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19
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Updates to Trust Central Grids Are Here!
You are now able to see updates to the grids in Trust Central. Grids are utilized within several modules of Trust Central including SAMIS and Contracts. These enhancements are useful and will create a better experience including better searching and filtering.
Updates and improvements include:
- Search Refinement- including saving views to facilitate future searches
- Viewing Records
- General Navigation- including the new “View” icon
The video tutorial below will provide additional information and guidance on what to expect. Please note, the video is an imitation view of the system for demonstration.
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FREE
Young Talent Big Dreams Countywide Competition Continues Online
The show must go on! Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, have gone virtual to reopen auditions for the 10th anniversary season of Young Talent Big Dreams (YTBD), the most widespread talent competition for youth in the county. The competition will continue with kids between the ages of 8-17 submitting preliminary round audition videos that showcase their talents. Prizes remain the same and the semifinals and finals will be held in front of live audiences in late August and September, respectively, at The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, conditions permitting.
Those interested in registering for the new online competition should go to
StayHome.Miami
, The Children’s Trust’s new website with activities, resources and other fun features, for more information.
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Still Time to Fill Out Census Online
If you haven't received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census online, or have but have not yet done so, there is still time. Options to fill out the census are available online, by phone or by mail. As providers, you are in a unique position to help direct families on filling out the census and informing them that it's safe, easy and important. Remember, the individuals you serve are often those who will most benefit from an accurate census count.
If you have not received your census invitation by now, you can still go online and fill out the census. Visit
my2020census.gov
.
For more information, materials and resources visit the 2020 Census pages at:
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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 community calendar for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.
- Home Safety Training & Education, Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Car Passenger Safety, Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
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Advocacy Network on Disabilities *
Does your staff need supports including children with disabilities in virtual activities?
Our Inclusion Specialists are here to help through coaching, observation and providing resources. Reach out to your assigned Inclusion Specialist or to Jen Urbay; Director, Community Inclusion Initiatives at
jurbay@advocacynetwork.org
or 305.308.9941.
Inclusion Peer Support Groups, Zoom and Online Trainings
To register for any of our offerings, please log in to Trust Academy through
Inclusion Peer Support Groups (IPS)
The Advocacy Network invites you to continue connecting. The Inclusion Peer Support groups were very successful. For your convenience, we scheduled a new series at a different day and time. Each one will be centered around a specific mini-theme. Check this space next week for dates and topics of upcoming Inclusion Peer Support Group series. Attend any or all of these sessions.
Lessons Learned During COVID-19 *
- Thursday, July 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Behavior Management; Strategies for Virtual Success *
- Thursday, July 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Mini-theme to be announced *
- Thursday, July 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – via Zoom
Zoom Trainings
An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Are you an Administrator 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.
- Tuesday, July 14, 10–11:30 a.m. – Via Zoom
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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Providers & Partners, Tell Us All About Your Good Work to Address Needs in the Community During the Pandemic!
Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been featured for the inspiring, life-changing services they provide to the children and families of Miami-Dade during the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue the good work and make sure to share on social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your
stories and latest triumphs here
!
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FREE
COVID-19 Testing for Children and Vaccinations *
The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic is offering
FREE
COVID-19 testing for children of all ages by appointment. To set up a test, call 305.243.2059. The mobile clinic is also offering free vaccinations by appointment. To set up the vaccinations call 305.243.6407.
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FREE
Financial Literacy Programs & Activities *
Junior Achievement is offering FREE online lessons for grades K-12, focusing on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Miami-Dade nonprofits serving low-income students in grades K-12 can also receive free Junior Achievement programs to implement as a supplement during their summer or fall programming.
To view the free online activities, visit
www.jamiami.org and click on “Free Online Resources."
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Young Coders Academy Virtual Summer Program *
Those facing summer camp closures who prefer virtual remote learning for their children should consider Young Coders Academy, where students will build in-demand skills, learning from super awesome instructors and staying connected with friends online - all from the comfort of their home!
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Webinar, Patient Communications: Making Most of Texting & Telemedicine *
The COVID-19 Emergency has created new demands on communications, and has made clear the need to provide services remotely to the extent possible. Providers need to communicate more, between themselves and with their patients, and the time to implementation of new services to meet these needs is almost zero, leaving no room for the usual processes of approval and adoption that health care is used to. In this webinar hosted by Jim Sheldon-Dean, founder and director of Lewis Creek Systems, LLC, consulting firm, participants will learn about emergency needs in communications, types of telemedicine and teleconferencing technology, the relaxing of some HIPAA rules for better communication, what are permitted communications between family and friends of patients and more.
The webinar costs $249 per person to attend. To register, click
here.
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Patch of Heaven Sanctuary K-5th Summer Camp On-Site & Virtual *
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary is offering in person ant virtual experiences of our 20 acres of Tropical Hardwood Hammock while learning about a range of topics, from ethnobotany, mindfulness, pollinators and more! For virtual field trips join them on Zoom every Thursday at 2 p.m. They are still accepting children for on-site camp which is Monday- Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For further information please contact Michele Lozano at 702.818.0242 or
mlozano.pohs@gmail.com.
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Thrive by 5 Scholarships Through the Early Learning Career Center
Are you interested in accessing high quality professional development opportunities? Do you want to learn a new curriculum, understand the CLASS assessment tool, gain more knowledge about the Early Childhood field or renew your credential? The Early Learning Career Center has the perfect opportunity for you! Contact the center to see how you can qualify for a Thrive by 5 scholarship.
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COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) announces the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to provide support to small businesses and/or community based organizations (CBOs) within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, facing financial impacts and potential layoffs from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The fund will provide grants to small businesses and/or CBOs experiencing economic distress. The goals of the fund are to prevent potential layoffs or minimize the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs due COVID-19.
Submit your application for a COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund grant through your local chamber. Select an entity from the list below to be directed to the application.
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Virtual PAMM Field Trips Available in the Summer
The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is closed for the summer but it is still offering summer camps a chance to connect with the museum digitally through PAMM in the Neighborhood. PAMM in the Neighborhood will recreate the engaging experience of a field trip within their galleries but through Zoom. All sessions can engage up to 30 youth at a time, are 30-45 minutes long, and are provided free of charge.
For more Information and to book a field trip
click here.
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Available Positions at Federation of Families *
Parent educators and outreach specialists are being sought at Federation of Families. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate in-home & virtual EBP Standard Triple P Parenting curriculum (Training is provided).
- 30 hours a week, must have a car, available to work some evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Complete assessments and data collection as required.
- Excellent writing & verbal communication skills.
- Attend weekly supervision & case staffing.
- Conduct community outreach for enrollments
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Available Positions at Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Centers
Director
On-site Center Director position at our South Beach location. Qualifications: BA in Early Childhood Education or related field ,or FCCPC, or CDA National and Director's Credential with several years of experience. Must be proficient in WORD, EXCELL and Procare management system if possible. Looking for team player with good interpersonal skills. Full time position with benefits.
Teacher and Assistant
Qualifications : FCCPC or CDA National, DCF 45 hours. Looking for a team player with strong social skills. Creative curriculum knowledge preferred
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Available Positions at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Miami Lighthouse seeks an Early Childhood Education Teacher for our new 72,000-square-foot Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ kindergarten program. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood, special education or related field; and the State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate in Preschool Education (birth through age 4) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3).
Optician (Part Time)
Miami Lighthouse is in search for a Part-Time Florida Licensed Optician. This position carries the major responsibilities for managing the Business Development of the Vision Solutions Center. Minimum five years of previous retail management experience required. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. Bilingual.
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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 Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.
Staff Physician
The Staff Physician provides medical care to patients in our Pediatric & Family Health and Wellness Center.
Clinical Therapist
Provide weekly individual and family therapy to clients, using appropriate treatment modality. Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments of clients referred for therapy, ensuring that all appropriate assurances and authorizations are obtained. Develop and maintain appropriate treatment planning in conjunction with clients/families. In this position you must also adhere to all CQI standards as required under the Federally Qualified Health Center.
Psychiatrist - Part Time
Psychiatrist, board certified preferred. Part-time contract, 8-10 hours per week. Experienced with substance use patients, adolescent and adult. Some child evaluations, pharmacotherapy.
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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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