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The Children's Trust Announces
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Grants Available for Brand New Ideas *
The Children's Trust is looking for community partners who will implement short-term
INNOVATIVE projects that address an existing community need.
Innovative projects must demonstrate how they will benefit children and families in Miami-Dade County.
- Pre-Application Deadline - March 19, 5 p.m.
- Deadline to Submit Questions - March 25, 5 p.m.
- Application Deadline - April 2, 5 p.m.
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SPARK Training - By Invitation Only! *
The Children's Trust is again sponsoring
FREE, one-day workshops for staff who are responsible for implementing the SPARK curriculum. Only those providers who indicated their need for SPARK training with their Trust Program Manager in January are invited to register. Also, be on the lookout for an email invite from your Program Manager. All the SPARK training can be found on the Events Calendar in Trust Academy.
The training is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Dade YMCA Family Center, 9355 SW 134 Street, Miami, FL 33176, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register for the training, please log into
Trust Central and click
Trust Academy.
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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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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
Monday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Boulevard #159, Miami, FL 33196
Structure for Success
Youth both with and without disabilities can behave in challenging ways. Learn the 7 basic needs youth exhibit, and take away strategies for meeting these needs through positive, preventive approaches. This training is appropriate for all, but is especially relevant to YEN providers.
Monday, March 2, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gwen Cherry Park, 7090 NW 22 Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
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.
Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Greater Miami Youth for Christ, 9350 SW 79 Avenue #7431, Miami, FL 33156
Creating a Welcoming Environment
You have students with disabilities who need accommodations and adaptations to be successful. And other students who may be struggling. We will use real case studies and hands on activities to learn how to successfully create a learning environment that benefits all. (3 Hours)
Monday, March 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL 33165
Introduction to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Part 2
(Registration is limited to those who have successfully passed Part 1 On-Line. See below.) If you passed Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-Part 1, online, than you are ready to experience visual schedules, practice American Sign Language and create and tell Social Stories.
Friday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
City of Hialeah, 7400 W 24 Avenue 2nd Floor, Hialeah, FL 33013
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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Webinar on the New Federal Public Charge Rule: What it Means for Florida? *
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began implementing its new public charge regulation on February 24. This webinar will discuss how these new changes impact immigrants with low-income in Florida who rely on public assistance programs for medical care, to avoid hunger, or for cash assistance to get back on their feet after a crisis.
Scheduled presenters include Madison Allen, senior policy analyst/attorney at the Center on Law and Social Policy and co-lead of the Protecting Immigrant Families; Matt Childers, director of research and policy at the Florida Health Justice Project; Anne Swerlick, senior policy analyst/attorney at Florida Policy Institute; and Cindy Huddleston, senior policy analyst/attorney at Florida Policy Institute.
To register for the webinar
click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar.
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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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Kristi House: Upcoming Trainings
The following
FREE trainings are available for service providers, clinicians, child-serving professionals and informed community members:
Kristi House Main Office, 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
- Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior, February 28, 2-5 p.m.
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101, February 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Children and Traumatic Stress, March 25, 2-5 p.m.
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101, March 27, 2-5 p.m.
- Stewards of Children, April 10, 2-5 p.m.
Kristi House Naranja Office, 13955 SW 264th Street, Homestead, FL 33032
- Stewards of Children, April 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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Nurturing Parent Program Counselor/Educator *
Amigos For Kids, a non-profit organization whose mission is the prevention of child abuse and neglect, is seeking an experienced counselor/educator to facilitate sessions for its Nurturing Parent Program. The program is a grant-funded, evidence-based curriculum designed to foster positive parent child interactions.
The Nurturing Parent Program counselor/educator is a full-time position responsible for managing the all aspects of facilitation of parenting classes at various sites throughout Miami-Dade County including recruitment, registration, session facilitation, and session/grant documentation and participant record maintenance. The position requires frequent travel throughout Miami-Dade County.
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Facilitator *
Hope for Miami is seeking a part-time (up to 30 hours) facilitator for our substance abuse prevention program. The pay range is $15-$20 an hour depending on education and experience. Position requirements include bachelor’s degree in youth development, social work, psychology, health, education, or 4 or more years of experience and/or training working with youth and family programming. Travel is required for this position. Must have reliable transportation to accommodate travel to sites.
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Full-Time Teacher for Toddlers Class *
The Raindrop Child Care Center is seeking a full-time teacher for its toddler class; 45 DCF hours, FCCPC, CPR and First Aid required.
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Teacher and Assistant Teacher Positions *
Part-time teacher and teacher assistant positions available in both the Little Havana and Miami Beach locations. Candidates must have DCF 45 hours and FCCPC minimum.
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Part-Time Positions in Child Learning Centers *
The City of Miami is looking for part-time employees at its Child Learning Centers to assist with planning program activities, supervise a group of preschool children, and participate in teaching methods. Requirements: HS diploma or its equivalent and possession of a valid Florida Department of Children and Families Staff Credential Verification, DCF 40 - hour Introductory Child Care Training Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructor, Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training, First Aid & CPR training. Starting pay rate is $11.38 an hour.
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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 *
Children Support Specialist *
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a children’s specialist which carries the major responsibilities 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.
ESE Early Childhood Teacher *
Miami Lighthouse seeks an Early Childhood Education Teacher for our new 72,000-square-foot Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ full inclusion pre-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).
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.
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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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