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.

The Children’s Trust will be holding its second and final TRIM public hearing online on Monday, September 21, 5 p.m. to adopt its millage rate and budget for 2020-2021.

For more information and to register for the hearing, click here.

Register for "Ready, Set, Zoom: Taking Advantage of Zoom Features for After School Programming," "Strategies​ to Enhance Student Engagement and Academic Success," and "Making the Most of Literacy in After School" by logging into Trust Academy through your Trust Central account.

Zoom links provided in the event description during registration. Additionally, if you would like ​to meet with a REP coach about the individual needs of your program, please email anrond@fiu.edu.

Ready, Set, Zoom: Taking Advantage of Zoom Features for After School Programming will be offered on September 18 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will focus on the use of Zoom features (e.g., screen sharing, developing/launching polls, break out rooms) ​to support virtual learning and family connections.

Strategies​ to Enhance Student Engagement and Academic Success will be offered on September 18 at 1:30 p.m. and will include practices and resources on how to support students with assignment completion when providing in-person and virtual services. Additionally, participants will learn about websites and activities to keep students on-task and having fun!

Making the Most of Literacy in After School will be offered on September 22 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will introduce and demonstrate ways to read with students to build comprehension and fluency skills in both virtual and in-person programming

The Children's Trust is sponsoring SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) training that will be provided virtually a few Saturdays during September and October. These trainings will be for contracted Youth Development K-5 providers using SPARK curriculum for fitness. Please limit registrations to two staff per agency per training.

Keep an eye on the events calendar in Trust Academy to register!

For now, visit my2020census.gov to fill out the census.

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 social media while tagging us. Also, don't forget to email your stories and latest triumphs here!

Congratulations to the 46 youth development programs achieving 100% of their 2019-20 inclusion goals! Want to learn more? Interested in participating this year? We are here to help you include children with disabilities into your program – whether virtually or in person. Reach out to your Inclusion Specialist, or to Jen Urbay at 305-308-9941 or jurbay@advocacynetwork.org.

An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):  Learn about your organization’s legal responsibilities, discuss real life situations, and leave with practical tools to help you comply. Register through Trust Academy to receive zoom sign-in info.

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.

Car Passenger Safety: Tuesday, September 22, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 988 9340 8029

Home Safety Training & Education: Wednesday, September 23, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 926 9022 5737

The Miami Foundation, in partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Public Housing and Community Development, will offer $10 million in grants to local, small nonprofits. The Miami-Dade County Nonprofit Support Grants program, made possible by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will provide financial relief to charitable organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funds will be available to Miami-Dade nonprofits with fewer than 25 employees and must cover employee payroll, business interruption costs, reopening and other expenses related to pandemic response. Eligible nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $47,500 for reimbursements and/or future expenses.

The application is available and open through Sept. 30. For more information or to apply click here.

Think coding is a profession best suited for men? Think again. Check out a yearlong weekly coding club for girls starting soon! Click here to sign up girl in grades 3-9. Full need-based scholarships are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

For more information write info@code-art.com.

With so many families in our community facing difficult times due to the COVID-19, unstable housing has become more commonplace and this is a top concern for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Project UP-START is a M-DCPS program that provides additional support services to any student who is currently experiencing unstable housing.

If you know of school-aged children living in an unstable housing situation, visit projectupstart.dadeschools.net or email projectupstart@dadeschools.net.

Give Miami Day, hosted by The Miami Foundation, is one of the nation's largest annual giving events. This year's Give Miami Day returns on November 19. All 501(c)(3) organizations serving Miami-Dade County are eligible to participate in this free fundraising event. The deadline to register is October 15. 

To submit a registration application, visit GiveMiamiDay.org. Nonprofits with questions may contact Chelsea Clark at cclark@miamifoundation.org.

The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, a community-based organization which provides child welfare, behavioral health services and is a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking community-minded individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. The CFCE has been serving children and families in Miami-Dade County since 1977. Board members must attend a monthly board meeting and serve on a standing committee, such as Finance or Personnel. Monthly investment of time is six hours maximum.

For more information contact Executive Director T. Delores Dunn at 305.628.3201 or ddunn@cfceinc.org.

This 3-day online training will focus on incorporating the philosophy, skills and strategies of nurturing parenting. Participants will learn how to design home-based and group-based parenting programs utilizing the proven lessons of the nurturing parenting programs.

Program is from October 19-21. Cost is $300.

Contact Ana Romero at 305.450.8445 for more information or to register.

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.

Immediate opening for a teacher to work with students in grades K-5 during after school hours Monday-Friday. Creating fun, engaging and project-based learning activities that help students improve oral reading fluency and reading comprehension is a priority as well as leading differentiated literacy instruction in remote breakout rooms, facilitating student assessments, and maintaining student progress logs. Email resume and cover letter to shamina@urgentinc.org.

Experience teaching film and video production, editing, cinematography techniques, photography, editing, graphic design, and visual communication strategies. Proficient with both MAC and PC platforms. Software knowledge required: iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop. Must have experience with web-based content management systems, video optimization, and archival techniques. Successful candidates have a passion for working with high school creatives, mentoring, and using experiential project-based learning strategies. Email resume and cover letter to shamina@urgentinc.org.

The high energy, creative, and tech-savvy counselor will work in the K-5 after school program, create and facilitate activities that promote social-emotional learning, physical fitness, reading literacy, and arts enrichment. The position will begin as a remote position and possibly transition to in-person when schools re-open in Goulds and Overtown. Email resume and cover letter to shamina@urgentinc.org.

This person will be responsible for entering client information into our database from paper or electronic documents. The ideal candidate will be database savvy with a keen eye for detail. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is essential for this position. As well as resolving discrepancies in information and obtaining further information for incomplete documents, creating data backups as part of a contingency plan, and responding to information requests from authorized members. The best candidate for this position will have prior experience with The Children’s Trust database system.

Le Jardin Community Center is looking for a Quality Assurance Trainer Manager position. The position is full time and candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, or over 10 years of experience, preferably strong experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs.

Le Jardin is also looking for a Licensed Mental Health Manager who is a current State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed School Counselor. (HSPPS 1302.91 e. 8, ii). Candidates must have at least three years of professional experience in the delivery of early childhood mental health services, and have knowledge of strengths-based, family-centered practice, and child development within early care.

Interested candidates should contact Ashley Vergara at 305.245.7299 or avergara@lejardinccinc.org.

The City of Miami Beach is looking for a one-to-one facilitator part-time: To implement the All Stars after-school and summer youth enrichment program to 6-8 graders and to work one-on-one with youth with special needs. Minimum of Associate's Degree in social services or related field and 1 year experience in social services and working with youth and/or youth with disabilities.

Visit the City of Miami Beach website for full job description and email resume to Virginia Gary at virginiagary@miamibeachfl.gov.

Immediate opening for a part-time communication and outreach assistant with superior organizational skills, experience developing communication and branding strategies, designing information and donation campaigns, developing and editing advertising, print and digital collateral, social media, email content, oversee website and social media management. Graphic design skills a plus. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field. Competitive salary.

For more information contact Christine Hughes Pontier at 850.296.7002 or write info@faimh.org.

The Parenting Instructor is responsible for all aspects of teaching the Nurturing Parenting curriculum. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or related field or Bachelor's degree with experience. Experience working with parents and children, knowledge of child abuse and neglect, DCF, the effects of domestic violence. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Nurturing Parenting certification required.

To apply go to https://frcflorida.org/. The Careers tab is located at the bottom.

The Youth Program Aide provides general supervision, homework support and enrichment activities to students. The Youth Program Aide is responsible for independently supervising groups of up to 15 students, delivering high-quality instruction, upholding the mission and values of Town, and working with other members of the Youth Program team to track students’ academic progress and support students social and emotional development.

For more information click here.

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail resume and cover letter to Employment@icfhinc.org.