Virtual Youth Development and EEI Summer Services Provider Orientation : Friday, April 23, from 10-12 p.m. The meeting will focus on guidance and expectations for 2021 summer services. Programs' primary contacts and any appropriate staff such as program directors, managers and coordinators should plan to attend.

Virtual Semi-Annual Provider Meeting: Thursday, April 29, from 9-12 p.m. The Children's Trust will host a general session for all Trust-funded providers from 9-11 am. Breakout sessions will follow for providers in the areas of Youth Development K-5, 6-12, Parenting/Family Strengthening and Partnerships and will take place from 11-12 p.m. The Provider Meeting will take place virtually, where the theme of meeting will be “Community Unity and Resilience during the Pandemic.” Please ensure that all staff members who are an essential to our partnership attend; this includes your executive director/CEO for the morning session, along with the individuals who manage your program for the breakout sessions. Register below.

Months of coping with the stressors of quarantines, shutdowns, losses, uncertainty, and anxiety are taking a toll on our emotional health. If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you are not alone! In this virtual training, you will learn and practice strategies to calm your body and mind. UM Team COACH will help you practice different stress reduction techniques so you are able to identify strategies that resonate with you. This training is appropriate for front-line providers serving families and takes place April 21 at 11 a.m. Sign up on Trust Academy.

When families participate actively in parenting programs, they are able to realize the full benefits of services. Yet, families face many barriers to engagement. During this virtual training, you’ll be able to identify at least three tools/strategies to support these families and improve caregiver engagement and retention in your program. This training is appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting programs. Sign up on Trust Academy. The training takes place Wednesday, April 28, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom.

Everything is set for you to serve your families – you know that there are many benefits to your program and you’re eager to work with your community. But how do you get families through the door (physical or virtual)? This online training course will help you identify at least two strategies to improve recruitment in your program and at least one setting to expand your efforts. This course is appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting programs. Available in Trust Academy.

UM Team COACH is now offering various Communities of Practice for Parenting Program providers! Join a community where members support one another, share best practices and deepen their knowledge. All of the following CoPs are appropriate for direct service providers and supervisors of Parenting programs and are currently being offered virtually.

Creating Support Networks & Community Outreach/Recruitment - In this CoP, we will work collaboratively to create networks of outreach and referrals across parenting providers in the community. You will have the opportunity to get to know other community providers, share information, and support one another. Virtual recruitment will be an ongoing topic. This CoP will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10-11 a.m. Click here to sign up!

If you have any questions, please email link below:

To select one entity as an approved Department of Health (DOH) Afterschool Meals Program (AMP) Food Sponsor in Miami-Dade County to provide daily snacks (during after-school hours), lunches (when programs operate during full days), suppers (for sites serving participants in need) and beverages for participating children in The Children’s Trust funded youth development (YD) programs.

Application Deadline: April 19, by 5 p.m.

This solicitation will fund several projects focused on implementing and evaluating evidence-based or promising programs that support early childhood development within high-need communities in Miami-Dade County. Projects require an active partnership between a community-based organization and qualified research partner. Funds may be used for both high-quality program implementation and program evaluation and/or research that will help establish program effectiveness.

Application Deadline: May 4, by 5 p.m.

Providers using the Children's Trust Logo on any material must send that material for review and approval to communicationscompliance@thechildrenstrust.org. To download the current Trust logo, visit the Media Kit & Logos page on the Trust website:

An Administrator's Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Are you an Administrator, site director, 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.

Navigating Community Resources – Unsure what’s available or where to find help for children with disabilities and their families? Join us for an introduction to the most helpful resources, and learn how to assist families navigate these systems of care.

To receive credit, participants must be present throughout the training with their cameras on, and achieve 80% on the learning assessment. Zoom access information provided upon registration.

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Is your program looking for coaching, technical assistance, or other help with inclusion? Contact your Inclusion Specialist. Not sure who it is? Contact Pat Donovan at pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org.

It is the policy of The Advocacy Network on Disabilities to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in an accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in Advocacy Network on Disabilities trainings, please contact Pat Donovan, 305.204.2644 (cell) or pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org at least one week in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

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. Visit The Children's Trust Academy for full descriptions, meeting info and registration information.

Home Safety Training & Education, Thursday, April 15, 1-2:15 p.m.

Poisoning Safety Training, Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Suicide Prevention Training, Thursday, April 22, 1-2:30 p.m.

Car Passenger Safety Tuesday, April 27, 1- 3 p.m.

Home Safety Training & Education, Thursday, April 29, 1-2:15 p.m.

Project RISE is here to help your 6-12 Youth Development staff prepare for summer with a Zoom-based, YEN-focused trainings. Learn more about items on the SEL-PQA that will help you increase your CAT scores, and take a plan to implement back to your program. If you are interested in having your staff trained in late May or early June, or have any questions, please email below:

Are you wondering how to infuse diversity into your literacy? Join Project RISE, Reading Explorers and fellow YAS (K-5) providers for a one-hour, immersive and self-reflective exploration to diversify your on-site and virtual libraries. Let's talk and gain practical techniques that can positively impact your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals and outcomes. To further enrich this session, please come ready to share a favorite book title that contributes to your DEI mission.

Please register for these sessions on Trust Academy to receive links to the Zoom sessions. Links will be sent out closer to the session dates.

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!

Informed Families is offering free educational training for students, parents and staff (i.e. teachers, counselors, coaches, case managers, outreach teams, etc.) to learn about opioid and prescription drug use, misuse & abuse. Trainings are tailored to your group's schedule & offered every Thursday from 12-2 p.m. Train-the-Trainer sessions also available for professionals. Courses are offered virtually or in-person as well as in Spanish. (Following COVID-19 protocols). For more information visit informedfamilies.org.

The Children's Trust’s Information Technology (IT) team is responsible to implement strategically aligned solutions to increase the use of information to support decision making to meet financial, strategic, and operational goals. The IT team supports all departments throughout The Trust, and its community networks and provider partnerships. The Data Scientist’s role is to collaborate and engage with end users to identify the information and reporting business requirements, key performance indicators and strategic measures needed to ensure the delivery of actionable Information that is defined, governed, secure, accurate, and accessible to users based on business need. This role requires exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and communicate these requirements to the technical team and serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and technical resources through the development and implementation of these requirements.

The Data Scientist reports directly to the Director of IT. Performance is reviewed through meetings, reports, and observation of results achieved.

Click below for complete job description and application instructions.

The Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing all social media accounts for The Children’s Trust and works with the communications team to coordinate social media with wider campaigns. Develops and implements the social media strategy, including marketing plans that primarily leverage social media outlets. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsible for development and maintenance of content that attracts attention, generates interest, and is easily shared with social networks. Establishes relationships with other members of the online community. May work with technical personnel in the development of tools that allow for easy integration with a social network.

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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Pre-K Special Education Teacher for a new Prekindergarten inclusion program initiative for 3 and 4 year old students, in a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility. Must possess a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate in Pre-School Education (birth-age 4) or PK/Primary Education; Bachelor’s degree in special education, early childhood or related field; two years of related experience.

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Program Coordinator on a full-time basis to be responsible for scheduling and managing the day-to-day office and clinical operations for the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program. HS Diploma required, AA preferred; one year of experience working with database and running queries/reports; experience working in a medical office preferred; and bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind seeks a Driver to be responsible for transporting clients (within Miami-Dade County) to and from Miami Lighthouse using company vehicles and also assisting with general housekeeping duties. Requirements include one year of experience driving a bus/passenger van, valid Florida Driver’s License, clean driving record, able to work a full-time flexible schedule, and bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

The Weekend House Manager is responsible for temporarily managing the day-to-day operations of the Ronald McDonald House, including oversight of House Operations, families and volunteers during weekends and selected holidays. The Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from home” for families with seriously sick children in need of a place to stay while their child is receiving medical treatment in any South Florida pediatric hospital.

Provision of mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to adults, adolescents and children. Services provided may include outpatient counseling, community-based services and coordination with schools, caregivers and others pertinent to the treatment process. This therapist is responsible for the Medicaid, TANF and other billing related documentation required as well as clinical and data reporting documentation.

Responsible for managing and maintaining databases for the organization.

Oversees campus logistics, student volunteers and Teaching Fellows.

Kidworks USA seeks to hire responsible individuals for the position of an after-school/summer camp counselor. Individuals must possess or begin the process of having the DCF 45 hours training, a high school diploma, and experience with children. Duties required for this position would include but are not limited to supervising children, assisting students with their homework, and other extracurricular activities such as STEM, Drone and Dance. Salary based on experience.

The City of Hialeah’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for Certified Lifeguards. This part time position ranges from $11.38-$12.47 an hour for 20-29 hours a week. For more information on how to apply,. call 305.687.2650. 

For complete job listing, descriptions, requirements and to apply, visit CAREERBUILDER and CAREERROOKIE and/or e-mail resume and cover letter by clicking below.

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