February 15, 2023

Bidders' Conference and Application Training for Parenting & Family Strengthening RFP on Feb. 21 *

A Bidders' Conference and Application Training for the Parenting and Family Strengthening Services RFP will take place at separate meetings on February 21 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Funding is available for a new 5-year funding cycle for those who provide high-quality group, individual, or home visiting parenting programming. Applications opened this week. Pre-application deadline is March 20, at 5 p.m. Funding applications are due March 28, at 5 p.m. for a new funding cycle that will start in October. For more information click below:

Ready, Set, Go Miami Early Literacy Training in Late February *

The READy, Set, Go Miami! early literacy blitz kicks off in March. Give your community partners, parents or staff the training to encourage families to use literacy strategies while waiting at the doctor’s office, cooking dinner or sitting at the bus stop.

Everyone is welcome to join one of the Miami-Dade Grade Level Reading (MDGLR) Campaign’s February host trainings in English, Spanish, or Creole. The trainings take place:

• Haitian Creole, Feb 21, 6 p.m.
• Spanish, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.
• English, Feb. 27, 4 p.m.

Help promote simple early literacy activities in daily routines at home, and highlight the many early childhood resources in our Miami-Dade community that are available year-round! Register via Zoom below:

Benefits Enrollment RFP for Trust-Funded Agencies Out April 3

Funding for existing providers will soon be available. Would the families you work with benefit from targeted assistance with applying for public benefits, including employment assistance, nutrition programs, child care and health insurance? The Children’s Trust will seek applicants for a new 5-year funding cycle to start in October. The Benefits Enrollment request for proposals (RFP) is scheduled to be released April 3. For more information click below:

Community Reviewers Needed to Help Determine High-Impact Programs

The Children's Trust is looking for volunteer reviewers to help us review programming proposals as part of our solicitation process. An important component of The Trust’s solicitation process is the engagement of local community members to work with Trust staff in reviewing applications submitted for funding. We hope that you will consider joining us to be a volunteer community reviewer for this upcoming funding cycle. For details click below.

Get Your Special Edition The Children's Trust 20th Anniversary Publication

In partnership with The Children’s Trust, Miami’s Community Newspapers has released a Special Edition publication entitled The Children’s Trust: 20 Years Nurturing Greatness. This publication reflects upon two decades of The Children’s Trust’s service and commitment. On these pages, you will read about how The Trust came into being and its community impact. It also features stories of a few incredible young people who have thrived thanks to The Trust’s funded programs and partners and how the past and present will set the stage for an even brighter future.

Find a copy at an establishment near you or read it online at the link below:

Online and In-Person UM Team COACH Training Courses

Support for All Providers:

New Online Courses

• Identifying Your Strengths and Boosting Your Wellbeing
• Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills
• Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions

Communities of Practice

• Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. (excluding Jan. and March)
• Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month, from 11 a.m.-noon (excluding Jan. and March)

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching/or consultation? Click here to fill out our Coaching Request Form or email teamcoach@miami.edu.

Virtual Training Opportunities for Youth Development Programs from Project RISE *

If you are a program director or administrator looking for professional development opportunities for you and your staff, Project RISE is here to help! They have a number of trainings they can offer your staff, including Structure and Clear Limits, Youth Voice, Ask-Listen-Encourage, and more! If you are interested in having your entire staff participate in one of these trainings, please email Program Coordinator, Joshua Lazarus at joshua.lazarus@nova.edu. 

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:

Free Educator Workshop with The Bass & Aperture on Feb. 25 *

On Feb. 25, new and experienced art educators and artists are invited to create and interpret meaningful images with the coaching of Aperture On Sight teaching artist Alice Proujansky. Participants will decode and encode images, learning how to interpret photographs using flexible, engaging inquiry techniques that make material accessible to students of all levels. The workshop will feature a private tour of current exhibitions. Register below:

NAMI's FREE South Florida Suicide Awareness Conference on March 4

NAMI Miami-Dade invites providers to The South Florida Suicide Prevention Awareness Conference on Saturday, March 4th from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 25-34 in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available. Researchers emphasize that reported suicides are likely undercounted. There is a suicide death in the US every 11 minutes and approximately 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness each year.

Join NAMI to hear practical information and learn about resources available on mental health challenges and suicide prevention. The conference will be held at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146. 

Registration is required for all attendees. *Free continental breakfast for all attendees*

IRS Certified Volunteers Providing Free Tax Preparation

OPEN ARMS is a VITA site offering FREE tax preparation assistance for people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., at 5556 SW 8 St., in Coral Gables, and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1275 W 47 Pl. in Hialeah. Call for an appointment 305.263.3259 (walk-ins at the Coral Gables location only). VITA sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by IRS-certified volunteers.

Community Grant Opportunities from the Town of Cutler Bay

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the quality of life of the town’s residents through various ways and create supportive partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that help, support and serve our community. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500. Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities Grant Cycle Deadline: March 31.

Free Webinars from Kristi House Education

Join community service providers at these free, upcoming online trainings:

• Children and Traumatic Stress: April 20
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101: April 18, June 13
• What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: March 23, June 1
• Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Feb. 23, May 18
• Stewards of Children: Feb. 21, May 23
• The 10 Signs-Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships: May 25
• How Mass Violence Impacts Youth: March 21, June 15

Click below for more info and registration:

Schedule a Free Mental Health Presentation for Families

Teach parents/caregivers about mental wellness with a FREE program "Ending the Silence" (ETS) presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami-Dade County. ETS is a 60-minute or longer virtual/in-person presentation that increases knowledge about warning signs of mental health issues, diminishes stigma, encourages families to seek help, and provides local and national resources. It is presented in English and Spanish.

Available Positions at The Children's Trust *

Program Manager - ($55,968 Annual) *

The Program Manager position manages the full life cycle of assigned funded program(s) and services located throughout Miami-Dade County. This position requires occasional non-traditional work hours (weekends and evenings) and reliable transportation.

This professional position will support the Programs Management Team in implementing strategies that foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in accordance with The Children’s Trust standards and latest evidence-based practices. S/he is responsible for utilizing change management, knowledge, skills, and behaviors to promote continuous quality improvement throughout the assigned contracts and projects. This person will be assigned a caseload of contracts and may serve as initiative/project lead.

Human Resources Manager - ($85,120 Annual)

The Human Resources Manager performs professional work overseeing a range of administrative functions related to human resource management, employee development and customer service. This position leads and directs staff, consultants, or other third-party entities for the administration of pay, benefits, retirement, and recruitment. The Human Resources Manager maintains and develops effective internal procedures, the employee handbook and handle employee-related issues, ensuring legal compliance is followed; and the organization’s policies and practices are communicated and enforced.

Administrative Services Coordinator, Human Resources - ($48,668 Annual)

This Administrative Services Coordinator – Human Resources, is responsible for assisting in a variety of functions related to the administrative services of The Children’s Trust’s operations which include continuous quality improvement, planning, coordination, and management of special projects related to the area of Human Resources.

This position includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the development of procedures, project management, and assigned tasks related to Human Resources matters.

Media Manager - ($55,968 Annual)

The Media Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Communications with all forms of media, including earned and paid media, sponsored content, and social media. The Media Manager will be the primary executor of media strategies as directed by both the Director of Communications and the Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer. The incumbent will also work directly with both marketing and public relations consultants, as assigned. The incumbent will have creative latitude to develop written content, under the approval of the Director of Communications and Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer and will have the opportunity to pitch and develop media stories.

Research & Evaluation Analyst - ($55,968 Annual)

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.

Parent Educator at Advocacy Network on Disabilities *

The Parent Educator provides education and support to parents and children with disabilities in their home, maintaining fidelity to the Nurturing Parent Program model and other evidence-based practices selected for service provision. Training and experience requirements: Bachelors in social work, psychology or other 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: $42,000-$45,000. They offer 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO. Please email resume to address below:

Children's Specialist at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind *

The Children's Specialist position carries the major responsibilities for providing comprehensive rehabilitation/developmental training and family/home intervention services to children aged birth to 6 and their families. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, early childhood, special education, psychology, TVI or pediatric OT, with 2 years of experience. Experience working with infants and toddlers. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Experience working with children with disabilities.

Overtown Youth Center (OYC) Hiring Part-Time and Full-Time Roles *

Director of Family Services *

OYC is hiring a Director of Family Services who will oversee the Family Services team, manage the daily operations of Family Engagement, Education, Health, and Empowerment Initiatives including the EDEN Place Family Resource Center, case management services, economic access and training programs, and identify and implement expansion opportunities and initiatives as appropriate. LCSW preferred.

Data Entry Services *

The full-time Data Entry Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Data Compliance Officer to input data and make changes to existing data figures in online/digital databases. Data tracking is specific to monitoring youth and family-related program outcomes and assistance with ensuring that all program contracts are in compliance (e.g., data is up-to-date and accurate for youth and family services; documentation is maintained in an appropriate fashion).

Available Positions at Ronald McDonald House Charities *

Join the RMHC of South Florida team this year and support the mission of keeping families close when they need it most! There are several positions available for part-time weekend staff, contact them today to learn more about how you can be part of helping families! For more information visit the website below. You can also email: elizabeth@rmhcsouthflorida.org or call 305.324.5683.

Case Management Program Director at Jewish Community Services *

The director will carry responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of the case management services components of Case Management Department. The position will require a high level of coordination of all staff assignments and knowledge of reporting requirements for all responsibilities. The director will be sensitive to the broad range and complex issues of clients served by the department. To apply, click link below:

City of Miami LGBTQIA+ Community Liaison *

The City of Miami LGBTQIA+ SDoH Accelerator Plan is an initiative focused on addressing health inequity in the City of Miami LGBTQIA+ community and supported by The City of Miami and the CDC. The goal is to strengthen community capacity to collaboratively plan and collectively carry out strategies to close the Social Determinants of Health equity gap thereby improving the health of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) is looking to hire a Community Liaison who is a resident living within the City of Miami. City of Miami Boundry Map -- Residence Requirement. Community Liaisons are community members who are or want to become long-term advocates and champions for positive change in their communities. They will work to engage community members, increase awareness and education around important health issues, and work closely with the initiative to ensure that its efforts incorporate the community’s voice and are representative of their needs.

The Community Liaison selected will take part in training, professional development opportunities, community workshops, and health impact meetings toward becoming a long-term advocate of health.

Career Opportunities at United Way Miami

Join the United Way Miami team in the fight for a stronger Miami! The following positions are available: Infant toddler teacher (various sites), financial coach (Center for Financial Stability), assoc. director Initiatives Fundraising, sr. mgr. Prospect Research & Portfolio Mgmt. (multiple positions), sr. accountant, Collections and Special Events (multiple positions). For more career opportunities and detailed job descriptions please click below: 

Available Positions from Girl Power Rocks

Fidelity and Quality Assurance Manager

Girl Power Rocks is hiring a full-time Fidelity and Quality Assurance Manager. Follow the link to read more about the position and to apply:

Program Instructor for Girls Intervention Program- Plus South

Girl Power Rocks is hiring a Program Instructor for their Girls Intervention Program Plus South. Follow the link to learn more about the position and to apply: 

Program Instructor for Girls Intervention Program- Plus Central

Girl Power Rocks is hiring a Program Instructor for their Girls Intervention Program Plus Central. Follow the link to learn more about the position and to apply: 

After-School Leaders Needed at Kidworks USA

Kidworks USA is looking for people who will guide and ensure the safety of our children as they engage in fun activities.

Available Opportunities at Breakthrough Miami

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: The Development Director will support the advancement functions of the organization, including building, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of donors for annual and multi-year gifts. The Director will focus on growing corporate giving. Responsibilities will include direct fundraising, fundraising activities coordination, stewardship and advancement-related administrative support in order to strengthen our work with donors and partners, thereby advancing mission, programs and impact. 

The successful candidate will be authentically committed to mission, and be a strategic, flexible, and positive thinker responsible for direct fundraising.

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATOR: The Social Media & Content Creator plans, leads, and executes social media strategies in support of a new training initiative, SkillBuild, powered by Breakthrough Miami, and also supports established Breakthrough Miami platforms. Social media strategies will build brand awareness, affinity, and engagement. The Creator will take a lead in creating and posting content, storytelling, monitoring and responding to comments and interactions, and creating and implementing social media campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new endeavor in the spirit of the recognized Breakthrough Miami brand. The Creator will be a critical part of advancing social impact across our community. 

DIRECTOR OF AMERICORPS & VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS : The Director of AmeriCorps & Volunteer Programs crafts and facilitates Breakthrough Miami’s AmeriCorps member experience. The Director is responsible for the preparation, support and evaluation of both school-year members (Success Coaches) and summer members (Teaching Fellows) and will assist the Director of Recruitment with recruitment efforts of all members. The Director has primary operational oversight of Breakthrough Miami’s AmeriCorps grant and delivers AmeriCorps program activities that align with best practices in the field of youth development, education, and college readiness. The Director cultivates a working relationship with AmeriCorps members to understand their goals and aspirations, support their development, foster a peer network amongst members, and facilitate continued engagement with Breakthrough and/or participation in the education sector professionally or otherwise. 

This position also leads Breakthrough Miami’s volunteer program, across all sites. The Director supports the preparation and efficacy of our student volunteers, and ensures they are provided with professional development and leadership opportunities.

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.

GROWLIGHT SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR: The Growlight Summer Program Director leads and manages an intensive four-week summer Breakthrough experience in collaboration with FIU College of Architecture and the Arts at FIU Miami Beach Studios. The Director works collaboratively with directors, staff, faculty, resident artists, and graduate students to deliver the Growlight program. Supporting up to 30 motivated high school students who will attend the program on Miami Beach, the Growlight Director will be a part of pre-summer program planning, logistics, enhancements, and donor events.

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.

SUMMER SITE COORDINATORS: Summer Site Coordinators (SSCs) are critical members of the summer administrative team and help ensure the smooth and safe operations of the Summer Institute at their assigned site. SSCs train, coordinate and oversee volunteers; supervise the summer food service program for Scholars and staff; order and keep an inventory of program supplies; coordinate general office administration; manage the Scholar drop off and pick up process; and assist with the execution of special events. This position starts on June 10, 2023 and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a strong academic record with a minimum of two years of college completion; and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

SUMMER ASSISTANT SITE DIRECTORS: Summer Assistant Site Directors (SASDs) work collaboratively with full-time directors at their assigned site to ensure a successful Summer Institute; and work closely with Scholars and their families, as well as Teaching Fellows to ensure their needs are met. This position starts on June 10, 2023 and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a bachelor’s degree; a high degree of flexibility in order to multitask between projects; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in many different environments with people from diverse backgrounds; comfort and confidence in working with children and adults; and creativity, energy, and a commitment to excellence.

For more detailed information on any of the job listed for Breakthrough Miami, please visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.   

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