March 20, 2024

The Children's Trust Values Your Input - Please Share Your Thoughts!

The Children's Trust needs your feedback to improve trainings, program quality supports and resources offered to dedicated staff like you who work in Trust-funded programs. The survey, which is being administered by Q-Q Research, should take approximately 15-20 minutes and is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. All responses are confidential. The survey deadline is Friday, March 22 and 100 people who complete the survey will be randomly selected to win a $25 Target gift card.

Champions for Children is April 11; Get Tables and Tickets Now!

The 18th Annual Children's Trust Champions for Children Award Ceremony returns on Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport and Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. For more information on seats, tables and for sponsorship opportunities, please click below:

Parent Club Request for Proposals Accepting Applications

The Parent Club Request for Proposal (RFP) will fund multiple providers, for up to $1,700,000, to offer in-person and virtual delivery of universal parenting workshops and supports across the developmental spectrum from prenatal/early childhood through adolescence. Services must be available to all Miami-Dade parents and primary caregivers, with the goal of reaching large numbers of families across the county.

The RFP will be released on March 20, with a Bidders' Conference and Application Training on March 27. For more information, go to the Grant Opportunities page of The Children's Trust website:

Peacemakers Mindfulness Retreat

Thursday, March 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join an immersive mini-retreat exploring the science of mindfulness and mindfulness-based practices. Discover the proven benefits of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through diverse practices like body scan, lovingkindness, mindful movement, and more. Uncover the transformative impact of mindfulness training on attention, executive function, emotional regulation, social skills, and overall well-being. Click here for more.

Supervisors: Leading with Social and Emotional Wellness through Storms

Friday, March 22, 1-3 p.m.

Geared for supervisors and executives, our training is your playbook through organizational storms. Leadership in recent tough times requires a strategic guide. Discover techniques to lead your team through challenges while emphasizing social and emotional wellness. Whether it's high turnover, workplace trauma, or complex tasks, your leadership molds the team's social and emotional outcome. Session takes place March 26. More information:

Strategic Communications Planning: 90-Minute Virtual Refresher 

Tuesday, March 26, 9-10:30 p.m.

Senior communications leaders! Join a confidential roundtable sparking fresh ideas to tackle challenges. Navigate tough communications, balance priorities, and be the bold, trusted advisor your org craves. Register now!

Reading Enhancements Invitation to Negotiate Open

This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) will fund one entity, for up to $1,500,000 to reduce summer learning loss and build literacy skills through differentiated literacy intervention (DLI) services in the summer for rising kindergarten through rising second grade children who are behind in reading and pre-reading skills. In addition, the entity will work year-round to screen and address literacy in rising kindergarten through fifth grade students with Dyslexia. Along with the direct services, reading enhancement services will include year-round professional development, on-site coaching and consultation for community-based Trust-funded after-school program staff to ensure staff members deliver high-quality DLI and Dyslexia services for participating elementary school children.

Application deadline is March 25:

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice Begins Meeting in April

SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice (CoP)

April 16 at 11 a.m.

Eager to share your wisdom and experience and learn from your colleagues across the county? Join Project RISE’s SEL PQA Best Practices Community of Practice where you will discuss how to make the most of the SEL PQA assessment as a tool for reflection and growth to improve your program's quality. Please sign up in the Trust Academy LMS or email projectrise@nova.edu to let us know you would like to attend, and as long as you have an account in the Trust Academy LMS, we will sign you up. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Upcoming Trainings from Project RISE *

Differentiated Literacy Instruction

April 18 from 4-6 p.m.

In this training, teachers learn how to use reading assessment data from the ORF and Maze assessments to identify struggling readers and to develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Certified teachers will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction.

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. 

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!

We are excited to announce our upcoming live training next week! Organized by YWCA and facilitated by team COACH, we welcome you to have a meaningful conversation on social and emotional wellness. Our live trainings aim to equip providers, staff, and supervisors with the skills and knowledge to promote social and emotional wellness in their organization via interactive and practical sessions designed to suit all levels of employees within agencies. You can register for these trainings on Trust Academy. 

Friday, March 22, from 1-2:30 p.m.: Supervisors: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) Through Storms and Difficult Seasons

This 90-minute virtual training is specifically designed for supervisors and executives within your organization. Within this training, you will learn strategies on how to lead your team through difficult storms while focusing on maintaining the social and emotional wellness of your colleagues. Whether there is high staff turnover, trauma or grief experienced at the workplace, or deliverables or services seem more complex than ever, your leadership approach will influence the social and emotional outcome of your team during this storm. 

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/95211922182

Meeting ID: 952 1192 2182

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.

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:

UM Recruiting Caregivers for Virtual Reality Study *

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 for participating in the study. The study visit takes 45 minutes to one hour 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.

Free Circle of Security Parenting Groups *

Circle of Security Parenting is an 8-week relationship-based parenting program that will help you understand your child's emotional world and support your child's ability to recognize and manage their emotions. Groups are offered in-person, or virtual, with English or Spanish options available. This program is for parents or caregivers of children 0-5 years old living in Miami-Dade County. If interested, please email link below or call 305.424.3043

Get Your Mental Health First Aid Certification from JCS for Free *

Join Jewish Community Services of South Florida for its FREE Mental Health First Aid Training! Embark on a journey that equips you with the skills to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth and adults. Trainings start in early April. Please follow the link below to register for one of the upcoming sessions:

Free Saturday Youth Mental Health First Aid Training *

Hope for Miami's Project Bridge offers Youth Mental Health First Aid training to any adult who interacts with teens (or parents of adolescents). This course aims to increase mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions & helps you recognize the potential early warning signs. Email Hayly Ojeda below to sign up! The training takes place Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Wayside Baptist Church 7701 SW 98th St, Kendall, FL 33156.

Overtown Youth Center Miami is Recruiting for a Job Training Program

OYC Miami is recruiting bilingual individuals (ages 18+) to participate in a 6-week, Latinos in Finance training program. Resumes are currently being accepted and program cycles begin every 8 weeks. Participation in the program will include 6 weeks of interactive classes and opportunities to network with representatives from local banks and financial institutions, to fine-tune your resume, and to apply for jobs in this field. Graduates receive a free laptop upon program completion.

Catalyst Miami Hosting Catalyst Candidate Institute Starting March 27

Miami needs more elected leaders from right here within our communities. That’s why Catalyst Miami created the Catalyst Candidate Institute, which provides comprehensive training on the basics of running an ethical, grassroots campaign. 

By encouraging community change-makers to run for office and helping them understand the system, they believe they can change the face of politics in Miami from the ground up. Help spread the word by sharing this with someone you know who might be interested in running for office. Spaces are limited so please apply by March 22!

Dates:

Wednesdays - March 27 - April 24

Times:

6-8:30 p.m.

Location:

Co-Space 

17560 NW 27 Ave, 

Suite 105, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 

Learn more and sign up below:

Request for Proposals: External Evaluator for UpSkill Miami

United Way Miami is looking to engage an External Evaluator that will perform a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the results of the workforce training initiatives funded by UpSkill Miami, placement outcomes post training and the overall success of the program model structure. The proposal submission deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22. For more information contact Gizelle Ortize-Velaquez at email below or 305.646.7136.

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.

Peace & Prosperity Empowerment Through Education Scholarship- Accepting Applications 

The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) is proud to present the Peace & Prosperity Empowerment Through Education Scholarship program, a Miami-Dade County Community Violence Intervention initiative. ONS is accepting applications through March 24. Click below to learn more and/or to apply.

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:

• Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships-10 Signs: March 26
• Stewards of Children: April 16,
• Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships-Amor del Bueno: April 25
• 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

Communication & Community Engagement Coordinator - $48,668.20

The Communications and Community Engagement (CE) Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Communications with the general administration of communications projects, vendor agreements and purchase orders. Work performed by the Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator includes but is not limited to researching and obtaining bids for services or purchased goods, monitoring agreements and their terms of services, scopes of work and quality of final product, goods or service to ensure high-level output. The incumbent has latitude to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding vendor and/or materials selection; and prepares reports for the department and executive management.

Community Engagement Manager $55,968.20 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 - $55,968.20 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. 

Program Manager - $55,968.20 Annual

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. The attached exhibits include additional responsibilities for the Program Manager leading our Metrics and PPD efforts. Experience working with System-Involved Youth or implementing similar programming is strongly preferred. 

Amigos for Kids is Looking for a Senior Natural Helper *

Amigos For Kids is looking for a Senior Natural Helper for its FNSP program, Amigos Care. This individual will work with families and youth to foster engagement and achievement of care plan goals in a manner that demonstrates cultural awareness and humility. Successful applicants must hold at least an Associate Degree and have at least one year of experience working with under-resourced families. Please apply on their website below:

7 Heaven Learning Center Needs an Infant/Toddler Teacher *

Teachers must be warm and kind-hearted, passionate and educated in early childhood education, and maintain a professional presence. They must also be able to provide those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Early Head Start Program. Requirements: high school diploma, ability to work 20-40 hrs. a week, Monday - Friday, have a CDA or FCCPC or equivalent, and have a valid CPR certificate. The position requires 45 hours of DCF and must pass background screening.

Overtown Youth Center Miami is hiring for Part-Time and Full-Time Roles

The Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) is hiring! Part-time positions include: Dance Teacher, STEM Instructor, Academic Support Instructor, High School Program Coordinator, and Music Instructor. Full-Time positions include: K/1st Grade Program Coordinator, Middle School Program Coordinator, Gender-Specific Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, and Licensed Mental Health Specialist. To apply visit link below:

Career Opportunities at Family Central

Family Central is hiring! The organization offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits plan. Full-time and part-time opportunities include: Nurturing Coach, Family Consultant, Benefits Enrollment Specialist, School Readiness Parent Educators / HIPPY, Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and Early Head Start Mental Health Consultant. For more details and to apply, please click 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.