2019 Family Expo - Exhibitor Registration Now Open! *

The Children's Trust Family Expo will be held at the Miami-Dade Fair & Expo Center on Saturday, September 7, and is expected to attract more than 15,000 visitors. Premium booths that accommodate tall displays and/or require electricity are limited; click here to reserve your space today!

Champions for Children Awards Ceremony - Reserve Today!

The Children’s Trust Champions for Children Awards Ceremony is June 13 honoring Judge Jeri Beth Cohen, singer and musician Michelle Forman from Guitars over Guns, The Easter Seals Culinary Arts Program, The Centro Mater After-school Program and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital School Health Services. Buy your seat or table at thechildrenstrust.org.

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!

Project RISE: Upcoming Trainings

SEL Outcome Assessment Trainings

In addition, Project RISE is also offering three online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Outcome Assessment trainings, which are available to all Trust-funded youth development providers:

To take these or many other live and online trainings, log into your CollaborNation account at  www.collabornation.net/login/projectrise; select "Course Catalog," then select "Project RISE Online Trainings."

Advocacy Network on Disabilities: Upcoming Trainings

Online Trainings

To take these and other trainings, log into your Advocacy Network on Disabilities CollaborNation account at www.collabornation.net; select "Course Catalog," then select the training you would like to take.

Print out copies of the slide presentation are not provided. You can find print-friendly and mobile versions of our slide presentation on Collabornation when you register. 

Upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family Course in Spanish *

This NAMI Family-to-Family Course is a FREE education program for family, friends and significant others of individuals living with a mental health issue. Starting June 29, every Saturday for 6 weeks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kendall Baptist Hospital, Miami.

Pre-Register on our website. Our goal is to help you understand and support your loved one living with a mental health challenge, while maintaining your own well-being.

2019 Grant Professionals Association (GPA) South Florida Regional Conference August 1 *

Join GPA members, other grant writers & key community stakeholders at Nova Southeastern University. Activities: grantors panel & sessions to enhance grant professionals of all levels, skills & knowledge. Earn CEUs. Free GPA Membership awarded. Now-7/5: $75 members; $85 non-members. After 7/5: $85 members; $95 non-members. Includes continental breakfast/buffet lunch/afternoon coffee. Click here to register or write to [email protected] for info.

Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training *

Miami, July 29-31. Contact Ana Romero at 305.450.8445 to register or for more info.

Lunch & Learn Workshop: Emotional Literacy *

Triumph Steps announces an emotional literacy lunch and learn, designed to teach providers how to give the children the tools they need to minimize limiting thoughts, overcome depression, anxiety, fear and much more. On going every Wednesday, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. This workshop is FREE for Trust-funded providers; all others, $25. For details, location and required registration, call 305.646.0112.

Part-Time TRAINED Youth Sports Coach/Mentor for Less Than $5k/yr.

Are you looking for sports coaches that can help mentor youth from low-income communities? Our 2019-20 Call for Partnerships (CFP) is now available ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SEup2uscoach) for nonprofit organizations to join our Up2Us Sports member network. This is a GREAT way to gain access to sports coaches trained in positive youth development who work directly with community youth and help them reach their potential!

CLEAR Miami: Climate Resilience Leadership Training

Catalyst Miami is recruiting for their next cohort of CLEAR Miami, Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy, and Resilience. This is a free 10-week leadership training course around community organizing, social justice, and climate resilience specific to Miami-Dade County. The course will be held starting on Wednesday, June 12th at Touching Miami with Love: West Homestead. The class is free of charge; dinner, a youth class, and translation are all provided. Apply now at: www.catalystmiami.org/clear-miami. We strongly encourage South Dade residents to apply! Graduates will be eligible for two fellowships which will provide funding and technical assistance to implement a community project.  Download flyer for details.

Kristi House: Upcoming Trainings

The following FREE trainings are available for service providers, clinicians, child-serving professionals and informed community members:

Kristi House Central Office, 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

Kristi House Naranja Office, 13955 SW 264th Street, Homestead, FL 33032

For more information visit www.kristihouse.org/education; click here to RSVP on Eventbrite.

Driver for 15 Passenger Van *

Driver will transport youth to and from Motivational Edge campus. Must have availability to transport youth between 6-11 a.m. and 4-8:30 p.m. Driver must be able to pass a Department of Children and Families Level 2 background check. Driver will provide transportation for youth using Motivational Edge issued vehicle. Send resume to [email protected]. 

Fundraising Special Events Manager *

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and want to join the leading premier nonprofit organization within child welfare, Children's Home Society is for you! The Special Events Manager will create and execute special fundraising events, initiatives, and donor stewardship events to achieve goals for Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Annual salary is $59,000. Click here to learn more.

Available Positions at St. Alban's Day Nursery *

Head Start Teacher *

Plans, conducts and supervises activities with a group of children ages 3 to 5 years of age. These activities will be in indoor and outdoor setting aimed at promoting physical health, approaches to learning, social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual, motor, and physical development of the children. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K or primary education, preschool education, or related field.

Education Director *

For the Head Start Program. The position requires an individual with a strong background in, and knowledge of, Head Start measurement instruments; recording of measurements, analysis and results; tracking and reporting requirements. Excellent coaching and communication skills for providing feedback to teachers consistent with CLASS are essential. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Director Credential, 2 years teaching, planning & training of education.

Nutrition Coordinator *

Ensures all of St. Alban's sites are in compliance with all regulatory statutes for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Childcare Food Program (CCFP) & Head Start Nutrition Services. Administer the CCFP for the agency. Works closely with the Nutrition Consultant to ensure children identified with health related nutrition problems receive appropriate therapeutic meals. Also with the Food Service Worker/Housekeeping. Minimum qualifications: AA or AS Degree & 2 years' experience.

Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistant *

To support the implementation of a cognitively oriented curriculum and total management of activities for children ages 0-3. Indoor/outdoor activities aimed at promoting physical health; approaches to learning; and the social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual, motor and physical development of the children. Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma and DCF 45-hour training.

Email résumé to [email protected].

Dependency Case Manager Supervisor *

As a Dependency Case Management (DCM) Supervisor you will support our growing needs for child case management services. You’ll lead an integrated, strategic care team charged with attending to the needs of children placed in care by the Department of Children and Families, with the end goal of finding permanent, safe home environments for children. Must possess a Child Protection Certification. Click here to apply.

Care Coordinator *

To provide case management and service linkage. Must be able to lead effective Family Team Conferences leading to Individual Course of Action plans; provide/coordinate critical services for children and youth; help families access services in the community; and maintain accurate and confidential client records. BA or BS in Social Work or related field preferred, minimum of three years' solid experience and strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Email résumé to Gang Alternative at [email protected].

AHCA Mental Health Therapist *

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Level Counselors. We are looking for dynamic, organized and efficient mental health professionals to work for an established community mental health center. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to provide in-home, and in schools, evidenced based therapy to families and at risk youth. Excellent clinical skills and ability to establish good rapport with clients a must. Email résumé to [email protected].

Youth Facilitators *

Are you looking for an opportunity to empower and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth? If so, we have a FT Youth Facilitator position just for you!

Responsibilities include: preparing/implementing lesson plans, presenting educational materials and instructing students in a school setting. We will train you.

Download application here and send it, along with resume and two letters of recommendation to [email protected] or call us at 305.969.7829.

Available Positions at ICFH

• Program Coordinator

• Clinical Supervisor

• 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: [email protected].

Public Allies Miami is Recruiting!

Public Allies Miami is seeking motivated young adults to participate in a 10-month paid apprenticeship with select, local nonprofits. Anyone over 17 years with a high school diploma or GED, and who is a U.S. citizen or has permanent residency, is welcome to apply. Benefits: $1700 monthly stipend, health insurance, student loan deferment, and an education award of $6,095 upon completion of the program. Visit apply.publicallies.org.

Review Specialist

Florida Foster Care Review is seeking a Review Specialist (RS) for their Citizen Review Panel Program to prepare and oversee Citizen Review Panel (CRP) hearings, capture review data, and produce the CRP’s report for the court. The RS helps manage and train CRP volunteers and attends court hearings and child welfare meetings/events as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field; minimum of 3 years’ child welfare/dependency court experience; excellent writing skills. Visit www.fostercarereview.org for complete posting/guidelines.

After-School Youth Counselor

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive Youth Counselors to lead after school curriculum in Social and Emotional Learning, physical activities, Reading, STEAM and Health & Wellness. Applicant should be positive and caring while focusing on each student's individual academic and social success; should also be upbeat, organized and possess strong leadership skills. Compensation: $10/hr. Email résumé to [email protected].

Preschool Teacher

Growing school sees excellent team support in progressive school environment. We believe children are unique, highly capable beings who develop at their own pace. It is the role of educators to support and celebrate each child as they pursue their interests while mastering their skills. Min. qualifications: 45 Hours/CDA, CPR/First Aide. Email résumé to [email protected].

Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Exceptional Student Education:

Forward resume by email to [email protected].

Advancement Associate

To support all areas of the Advancement function, with an emphasis on fundraising events coordination, raising annual gifts including renewals, gift acknowledgement and advancement-related administrative support in order to strengthen our work with donors and partners, thereby advancing mission, programs and impact. This is a full time position and reports to the chief philanthropy officer. Click here for more information.

Counselor - Full Time

Kidworks USA seeks to hire responsible individuals for the position of an after-school/summer camp counselor. Individual must possess DCF 45 hours, a High School Diploma and experience with children. Duties required of this position would include, but are not limited to: supervising children, assisting students with homework and other extracurricular activities such as: STEM, Literacy, Physical Education, MMA and Dance. Call 305.822.5437 or email [email protected].

Program Compliance Officer

To work with Girl Power’s leadership, staff and funders to ensure services are being delivered to students and families with fidelity and meeting contractual and programmatic requirements. Responsible for program evaluation providing reports, data analysis and accuracy of documentation. The PCO also takes part in or leads the effort in outcome reporting and the development of procedures to ensure the implementation of contractual requirements. Visit girlpowerrocks.org/careers for details.