May 1, 2024

New The Children's Trust Fiscal Open Labs - Budgets on May 3 *

Our next Fiscal Open Lab will be on Friday, May 3. This session will deepen your understanding of budgets, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Your participation is vital as these improvements aim to streamline administrative procedures and strengthen our partnership. To provide quality and individualized support, we are limiting the number of registrants for these sessions. Please only have one staff member register (you are welcome to bring additional staff), use the link below to register for the session on May 3rd.

Please note before you register, ensure you are logged into Trust Central and that you have been added to our Trust Academy LMS. If you see you cannot register, your agency administrator must first assign you a role. 

Event: Fiscal Open Lab - Reimbursements and Modifications

Date: May 3

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Register Here:https://collabornation.net/sl/event_details/77894

Only have one staff member register (you are welcome to bring additional staff)

Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth in Miami-Dade County at UM *

Thanks to The Children's Trust Parenting and Family Strengthening Grant, the CAMAT Program is providing free evaluations and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to youth in Miami-Dade County. Children (ages 7-12) are eligible to participate in free group CBT with a simultaneous parent group for 15 weeks. Adolescents (ages 12-17) are eligible to participate in free individual CBT for up to 24 weeks. Please visit website below or call 305.284.2712 for more details!

Introduction to Sports-Based Youth Development (YD 6-12) *

Unlock Your Leadership Potential in Youth Development! Dive into our dynamic Introduction to SBYD training and discover revolutionary strategies that empower youth and elevate your mentoring skills. This session is your first step toward becoming an inspiring leader who makes a lasting impact. Register now to transform your approach and ignite positive change! Session takes place May 2.

Cultivate a Thriving Environment and Build Positive Culture (YD 6-12) *

Join SBYD for Building Positive Culture and learn how to foster an inclusive, supportive setting that boosts engagement and facilitates success. Gain cutting-edge insights and practical tools to enhance team spirit and drive excellence across your organization. Step up your game—spaces now! Session takes place May 9.

Peacemakers Trinity Church: Pause Circle

Pause invites presence, awakening, and acceptance. Explore what it means to be human. Through mindful listening, uncover beliefs shaping your journey. Join our circles to breathe, recalibrate, and celebrate worth together. Circle session takes place May 2.

Upcoming Trainings from Project RISE

Structure and Clear Limits

June 19 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

In this training, youth development program staff will learn to recognize and respond to youth needs by creating routines and establishing effective guidelines and consequences that will result in positive youth engagement. 

Space is limited, so please register for these events in advance on the Trust Academy LMS:

Upcoming UM Team COACH Trainings

Attention parenting providers! Do you have skills you want to learn, questions you want answered or communities you want to build? Well then check out the UM Team Coach supports that we offer! We are the home for you!

Communities of Practice: Join a community where Parenting Providers support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. CoPs are held virtually the first week of every month.

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 10-11am. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Coaching and Consultation: Parenting providers, we are here directly for your individualized needs! If you are interested in coaching or consultation, please click here to complete our coaching request form .

 Live (Virtual) Trainings: 

1. Live Training - Finding Stress Management Strategies That Work For You. Tuesday, May 14; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy!

Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are in need of safe, loving homes through no fault of their own due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Citrus Family Care Network is looking for people who want to change the life of a child. Open your home and your heart, "Become a Foster Parent."



For more information call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437), or Kimberly Lopez at 786.562.8758, email klopez@citrusfcn.com, or visit:

Florida Healthy Kids Looking For Back-to-School Partners *

The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation is looking to partner with non-profit, school- and community-based organizations during the back-to-school season to promote Florida KidCare and educate families about available programs and services. Back-to-School Initiative funding opportunities are available at $6,500 per award. The contract period is from June 7 - Sept. 30, 2024. Email below for more information:

Catalyst Miami Hosting Leaders in Grassroots Health Transformation (LIGHT) Program Starting May 7 

Catalyst Miami's Leaders in Grassroots Health Transformation (LIGHT) provides participants with an intersectional groundwork for becoming grassroots health equity advocates and leaders. Program graduates can apply for a Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship—mini-grants with continued mentorship—to support their own community resilience projects or initiatives. The goal of the program is for participants to:

• understand how the U.S. healthcare system and its associated industries came to be;
• learn strategies for achieving quality healthcare for all;
• explore the intersections of housing, climate, and health;
• develop their skills in framing the issue, public speaking, writing, and community organizing;
• understand the role of different non-profit and political bodies in local healthcare advocacy work; identify their interests, strengths, and passions as grassroots health justice leaders.

For more information and to apply, click below:

UM Recruiting for Study: Parents Or Someone Who Works 3-6 Years Old

The University of Miami is recruiting caregivers and those who work with children ages 3-6 years to participate in a Virtual Reality Study. Participants will receive up to two $50 gift cards to Walmart or Target for participating in the study. The study visit takes 45 minutes and can be completed at either the Mailman Center for Child Development or UM's Kendall PCIT office. If interested, please contact us at the email below or call 305.243.0234 to schedule an appointment.

28th Annual Conference Gun Violence Prevention: What We Know & What We Need to Know

The Melissa Institute is hosting the 28th Annual Conference- "Gun Violence Prevention: What We Know & What We Need to Know" scheduled to be held virtually on May 3.

A diverse array of experts, researchers, advocates, and professionals will engage in crucial discussions regarding one of the most urgent public health issues of our time. Given the pervasive impact of gun violence on individuals, families, and communities, we recognize the paramount importance of thoroughly exploring our current understanding, effective prevention strategies, and avenues for further research. This conference aims to serve as a collaborative platform for knowledge-sharing and the collective pursuit of innovative solutions.

General registration is FREE. Please share information on this event with your network so they may all have the opportunity to attend the virtual conference. This is a topic where every field should have a seat at the table to understand their piece of the puzzle. Organizers have teamed up with several credentialing bodies and secured approval to provide continuing education credits for various professions, including Psychologists and School Psychologists nationwide, as well as Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educators, lawyers, mediators, physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners in Florida.  

Overtown Youth Center Offers "Latinos in Finance Program"

Looking for a job training program? Interested in transitioning to a career in banking/financial services? OYC Miami is recruiting bilingual individuals (ages 18+) to participate in a 6-week, financial services training program. Resumes are being accepted and program cycles begin every 8 weeks. Sessions are hybrid with some online and some in-person. The program provides opportunities for those you serve to network, update their resumes, and apply to positions in this field. Graduates also receive a laptop.

Change the Life of a Child in Foster Care; Serve on a Citizen Review Panel

Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) advances the safety, stability and success of youth and young adults involved in Miami-Dade’s dependency system by connecting them to essential services, healthy relationships and forever families. FFCR seeks caring volunteers to review and monitor cases one full weekday per month during Citizen Review Panel (CRP) hearings held virtually. Visit link below for more information and requirements.

Free Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House

Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation from Kristi House:

• Mental Well-Being Series (Anger): Session 1: May 6 Session 2: May 13 Session 3: May 20
• Well-Being and Burnout: May 14
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: May 23

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Community Engagement Manager $61,565.02-$107,738.79 Annual

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for performing a variety of community-driven duties with an emphasis on maintaining contact with community groups, parents and other caregivers, providing support to residents on children’s needs, as well as evaluating and responding to community needs concerning children. The incumbent exercises independence of action and will possess considerable knowledge of community activities and needs for children and families and use considerable professional judgment in the performance of community engagement work. Key skills include: Grant administration, Budget management, Systems Management, Customer service, Data Entry, Financial processing, Analytics, Fiscal systems. 

Community Grants Administrator - $61,565.02 Annual

The Community Grants Administrator is responsible for the general administration of the Community Engagement and Outreach grants program and maintenance of the Community Engagement budget and reporting, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Community Engagement. Work performed by the Community Grants Administrator includes monitoring contracts, agreements, scopes of work, deliverables, purchase orders and preparing reports for the Community Engagement Department, Communications Department and executive management. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations on the internal and external process of the community grants program. Key skills but not limited to: Grant Management, Grants Administration, Financial Processing, Project Management, Budget Management, Data Interpretation, Inventory, Administrative Functions and Technical Assistance. 

YMCA is Hiring Family Advocate to Empower Miami Families *

The YMCA is hiring a Family Resource Advocate. The new hire will help families access critical resources like child care, health care & housing assistance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (Human Services preferred) and experience in social services. Bilingual a plus! Build positive relationships, advocate for families, and be their champion. Join the Y and strengthen the Miami-Dade community. For more information or to apply contact John Ortega, Executive Director at email below:

Center for Family & Child Enrichment Hiring *

Why join CFCE? Great benefits package, including a Zero (0) cost out of pocket medical plan, 13 Paid Holidays and a competitive paid time off package. More importantly, make an invaluable impact in your community with growth and professional development opportunities available. Also take advantage of opportunity to qualify for public service loan forgiveness For a list of vacancies and to apply, please visit website below:

Job Postings for Breakthrough Miami

Development Coordinator - Events, Engagement & Stewardship *

The Development Coordinator will support donor and adult volunteer stewardship, engagement opportunities, and development events. Serving as a connector between donors and the program, the Development Coordinator will collaboratively develop stewardship and engagement plans and support special events management to create meaningful experiences and connections. The Development Coordinator will also support operational needs including refining processes for acknowledgement, gift reporting and pledge collections.

The individual in this role must be able to endorse and communicate the Breakthrough spirit and mission; be a skilled relationship builder, comfortable with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; and have excellent writing and strong event planning/coordination skills.

Site Director *

The Site Director manages the staff and day-to-day operations of the school year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s six host school sites. This position is responsible for ensuring all program operations are aligned with Breakthrough Miami’s vision, mission and goals; and for continuously improving educational enrichment and operational processes.

The individual in this role is able to operate effectively in diverse environments, achieve outcomes in a flexible, fast-paced environment, lead change and inspire others to action, and communicate consistently and effectively.

Assistant Site Director *

The Assistant Site Director (ASD) is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that most directly affect Breakthrough Miami Scholars and families. An ASD oversees campus or site logistics, unpaid student volunteers and some stipended positions, such as Teaching Fellows. As an ambassador of the program, the ASD builds supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community and other stakeholders to ensure the academic and socio-enrichment success of all Breakthrough Scholars. 

The individual in this role is organized, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Summer Instructional Coaches *

Summer Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content specific support for BTM Teaching Fellows throughout the summer and engage fully in the BTM community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Miami’s summer program through their interactions with Teaching Fellows. They effectively communicate content specifics to Teaching Fellows, guide Fellows through effective planning and execution, and hold both Fellows and students to the highest standards. ICs are expected to lead department meetings, visit Fellows’ classes at least twice a week, evaluate lesson plans and curriculum overviews, and meet individually with Fellows regarding their on-going work. Since ICs are the only professional teachers on-site, they are accountable for the quality of instruction students receive, and are responsible for supporting BTM Teaching Fellows through their teaching experiences. This role starts on June 10, 2023 and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a State of Florida Teaching Certificate or equivalent; an outstanding track record as a professional classroom teacher; exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to deliver positive, constructive and honest feedback; and creativity, energy and commitment to excellence.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager at careers@breakthroughmiami.org.

Available Positions at the Advocacy Network on Disabilities

Family Support Counselor *

The Family Support Counselor in Broward is responsible for the provision of advocacy, care coordination services, counseling, parenting training and psychoeducational groups to families of children with disabilities, individuals with developmental and other disabilities who are raising children, their families and care givers as well as professionals and others seeking assistance.

Training and Experience: Masters level, licensed or license eligible social worker or mental health professional. Minimum of 2 years experience with client population and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. 

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000.

Family Support Coordinator

The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of advocacy, support and linkage services to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and caregivers as well as professionals and others seeking assistance. Utilizes strength-based strategies to build families’ protective factors.

Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's in social work or related field. Minimum of 2 years-experience working with families who have children with disabilities and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English-Spanish required.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000. It offers 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Send resume to email below:

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions: Licensed Clinicians, Chief Development Officer and many more. For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Secretarial Positions

Full and part-time positions to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma. Location: Downtown Miami office

Clerical Position

Full-time position to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma.

Academic Interventionist

Professional needed who can assist students with their academic assignments and support them with completion of homework assignments. Interventionist will support students at risk of falling behind in their academic studies. Academic interventionist may assess instructional materials and technology and analyze student needs to address academic challenges. Academic interventionist will work with team to assist students in hospital setting who require instructional support.

School Psychologist

Immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists, with increased hourly rate for summer employment. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health. Candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and copy of their state certificate or license to link below.