May 8, 2024

Keep Cool Miami - Summer Camp Heat Preparedness Training *

This heat season come join a virtual training on heat health preparedness by the Heat Office of Miami-Dade County and The Children's Trust as part of the initiative. The training take place at 9:30 a.m. on May 28 and will teach how to identify, recognize and respond to heat related illness, the current state of increasing temperature in Miami-Dade, and county resources available. Click below to register.

Young Talent Big Dreams Finals on Saturday - Tickets Still Available *

Ticket are still available for the finals of Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County history. The 2024 competition for student performers ages 8-17 will be held on May 11 at 7 p.m. at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. The Children’s Trust is the presenting sponsor of the talent competition that features a total of six individual categories including pop/rock/rap vocals, musical theatre/jazz standards/classical vocals, dance, musical instrument, original spoken word and original vocal and/or instrumental composition. Categories for groups of six or fewer members include dance, musical instrument/bands and vocal groups. Individual ticket prices are $5. To buy, click below:

Join The Children's Trust to Learn About School Health Services in June *

We warmly invite providers and community stakeholders to join us for the Information, Input & Networking Community Stakeholder Session focused on school-based health services on Monday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Miami Dade College West Campus in Doral. This is a vital opportunity for community members, healthcare providers, educators, and other stakeholders to contribute to the ongoing conversation about enhancing school-based health services in Miami-Dade County. Your perspectives and insights are invaluable as we discuss strategic planning, service delivery, and the future of health services for our students. Please join us in shaping a healthier future for our children. RSVP below:

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!

Unlock the Power of Youth Programs with Student Voices *

Dive into our transformative YD 6-12 course that elevates student voices in program decision-making. You'll dive deep into crafting inclusive environments , unlocking leadership opportunities, developing actionable plans, and mastering feedback utilization. Begin this journey today by logging into Trust Academy's LMS and searching for 'Empower Your Programs with Student Voices!' The session takes place May 13 from 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Join SkillBuild 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 now! Session takes place May 9.

Unlocking Potential: Ending the Silence *

Unlocking Potential: Ending the Silence is a revolutionary mental health intervention and education program crafted exclusively for dedicated staff serving youth and families. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this transformative program is your key to sharpening awareness and understanding of mental health warning signs. The session takes place May 14. Sign up below:

Take Survey and Join Affinity Group *

Ready to shape the future of equity at The Trust? Through Trust Academy, YWCA South Florida is forming affinity groups formed around a shared interest or common goal. Take our survey and join one of our Affinity Groups: NextGen Miami, LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces, or Empowering Black Leaders! Share experiences, brainstorm strategies, and make a difference together. Let's create a community-driven journey towards equity in our lives, workplaces, and the Trust ecosystem! Survey link: 

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.

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:

Safe in the 305 Microgrant Program - Now Accepting Applications *

The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) is proud to present another round of the Safe in the 305 microgrant program, a Miami-Dade County Peace & Prosperity Plan initiative. Safe in the 305 is designed to encourage residents and community stakeholders to promote peace and prosperity, by funding community-driven actions that make their own neighborhoods safer. ONS is accepting applications through May 15.  

To learn more and/or apply click below:

FREE Kids Run Miami Marathon Program for Those You Serve *

Complimentary to Miami-Dade County schools and youth organizations, the Life Time Kids Run Miami program aims to help reduce the health risks and conditions that kids face today by promoting physical education and an active lifestyle through running. Kicking off in October, 4-8th graders run 25 miles leading up to the Final Mile event at the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half (Feb, 2, 2025) where the kids earn their own medal! Applications to participate are now open, click below:

Free Parenting Classes from Family Resource Center of South Florida *

Help elevate the parenting skills of those you serve by letting them know about Family Resource Center of South Florida's 16-week transformative Parenting Program, offered virtually and in person. Designed for families with children aged 0-17, our evidence-based approach prevents child abuse and neglect recurrence. Join our supportive community for interactive workshops led by experienced professionals. Email below for more information:

Join YWCA's Community Justice Challenge

YWCA's fifth annual Community Justice Challenge kicks off on Monday, May 13! This FREE, 21-day experience brings together individuals, organizations and companies alike to grow our collective understanding around how issues of race, power, access, and leadership show up in everyday life, and to highlight the organizations and efforts dedicated to addressing them. Community begins with each of us - join the challenge today.

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:

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:

• Wellness and Well-Being: May 14
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: May 23
• Disaster Relief - Supporting Families through Trauma: June 4
• Signs - Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships: June 13

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. 

Job Opportunities at Family Resource Center of South Florida *

Family Resource Center of South Florida (FRC) is hiring! The organization is looking for full-time employees to support its team in the following available positions: Child Welfare Case Manager (Certified preferred); Unlicensed Therapist; Junior Accountant. FRC offers the following benefits: 13 paid holidays, zero out of pocket for dental and vision, paid PTO, sick days, personal days and more! Click below for more information:

Family Support Coach Needed *

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. is in need of a Family Support Coach who is responsible for all aspects of teaching parenting classes, which provides parenting skills to voluntary and court-mandated clients throughout Miami -Dade County. This position assumes the broad role of teacher, supporter, advocate, child development specialist and liaison to the larger community. For more information call 786.785.5176 or email link below:

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, Case Manager 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.