June 19, 2024

Last SPARK Training of the Fiscal Year on June 29 *

The Children's Trust is sponsoring the last SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) trainings for the 23-24 year. The training is for contracted Youth Development providers using the SPARK curriculum for fitness. Check the Trust Academy LMS event calendar for future trainings.

Upcoming training:

Saturday, June 29

Location: Juan Pablo Duarte Park

Address: 1776 NW 28th St, Miami, FL 33142

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please register for the training via Trust Academy, link below:

Win More Grants; Make a Bigger Difference

To win grants, you need the most up-to-date, complete information you can get about grantmakers and the grants they've made. How can you get that? Only from the comprehensive database and powerful search tools of Candid's Foundation Directory Online (FDO). You have free access to the full FDO professional at every Miami-Dade Public Library System branch library through The Children's Trust paid subscription. Visit a library, log in through their Wi-Fi, and start finding those grants.

More Summer Camp Choices for Those You Serve

To help parents and caregivers find the best summer camp options for their kids, The Children’s Trust is once again partnering with Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the More Summer Camp Choices initiative that lists The Trust’s funded summer camps as well as the county and school systems summer camps on the JCS 211 Miami Helpline, available by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211miami.org/summercamps. Parents can find the summer camp that works best for their children, with the focus and activities that most suits their needs and interests, more easily than ever.

YWCA SEW-REDI Through Trust Academy

Social Emotional Wellness Communities of Practice

Strategic Communications Planning: 90 Minute Virtual Refresher

Tuesday, June 25,, 9:-10:30 a.m.

Join our 90-minute senior leader refresher - a confidential roundtable sparking fresh ideas to tackle challenges. Navigate tough comms, balance priorities, and be the bold, trusted advisor your org craves. Ready to level up? Learn more and register for this Zoom session.   

Pause Circles: Get in the flow

Tuesday, June 25, 2-3 p.m.

Pause is an invitation to be in the flow – to be present, awake, accepting and befriending of the many layers and facets of you. The Pause circles invite an inquiry into what it is (for you) to be human, an inquiry through deep listening – to our minds and bodies to identify beliefs, habits, behaviors that both support and inhibit social and emotional wellbeing. This is the first of three Pause Circles, which will be held weekly. Learn more and register here.

Injury Prevention Trainings

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

Home Safety Training & Education; Thursday, June 20; 10-11:30 a.m.

Suicide Prevention; Monday, June 24; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Upcoming Trainings from Project RISE

New Differentiated Literacy Instruction Course Now Available on the Trust Academy LMS

Project RISE is pleased to announce the launch of our Differentiated Literacy Instruction (DLI) Basics course on the Trust Academy LMS. Certified teachers and those responsible for literacy testing can now, at their convenience, learn all they need to know to get DLI started this summer.

New Summer Program Success Course Now Available on the Trust Academy LMS

Is the upcoming summer session your first? Or your 100th? Either way, this course will provide best practices and tips to make it the best one yet. Minimize summer learning loss with engaging activities and a safe, supportive and structured learning environment. 

Once registered on the Trust Academy LMS, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and additional handouts and information one business day before the training.

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:

Latinos in Finance Training Program for Those You Serve *

Looking for a job training program for those you serve? Interested in helping them transition to a career in banking/financial services? Overtown Youth Center Miami is recruiting bilingual individuals (ages 18+) to participate in a 6-week, Latinos in Finance training program. Participation in the program in this program will include resume assistance, networking with potential employers, and assistance with job applications. All graduates receive a free laptop.

Schedule Youth Mental Health Training for Your Program

Project Bridge offers Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) to any adult who interacts with the youth in our community. YMHFA is a course that increases mental health awareness through education on behavioral health and addictions & helps participants recognize the potential early warning signs. Let's build a community of trained adults who can help youth receive support before a crisis occurs. If you are interested in training staff at your location, email below or call 786.388.3000 ext. 303.

NOVO Nonprofit Business Awards Now Accepting Applications

The NOVO Awards are open to not-for-profit organizations and recognize programs and individuals that

have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve, produce outcomes that exemplify innovative excellence and feature best practices of not-for-profit businesses.

Awards are presented in three categories:

• Nonprofit program innovative excellence in an organization with a budget of less than $2 Million
• Nonprofit program innovative excellence in an organization with a budget of more than $2 Million
• Outstanding Board Leader that exemplifies the best in nonprofit board service

Deadline for application submission is July 8. Application must be complete when submitted. Only one entry per organization may be submitted.

Applicants must submit:

• Copy of the organization’s 501 (C)(3) IRS Determination Letter must accompany application
• Optional: one letter of support
• Application and supporting documentation must be emailed to email below by July 8
• Questions? More information? Contact Alicia Thompson at AThompson@miamichamber.com.

Free Training by Network for Enhancing Training in Disaster-Affected Youth in August

Free training in Miami presented by the Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth (NEW DAY). Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) is a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive set of skills based on several strong evidence-based parenting programs. CARE uses specific skills for general use by all adults who interact or work with children, including those who have experienced trauma. The training takes place August 22-23 at Florida International University Modesto Madique Campus. For more information, click below:

Unlocking Literacy: Miami's Science of Reading Summit

The summit offers a dynamic forum for learning exchange and collaboration. The full-day event will target 250+ professionals in education and individuals passionate about deepening their literacy understanding. Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear from leading speakers from across the nation, pooling a vast array of knowledge, expertise and innovation in literacy education.

WHEN: July 30, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami, Airport & Convention Center

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.

Available Positions at The Children's Trust *

Accountant - $61,565.02 Annual

The Accountant is responsible for reviewing and critically analyzing financial information and provider/vendor documents and with an emphasis on maintaining quality internal control standards. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing, maintaining reviewing, and analyzing accounting records in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards.

Solutions Specialist - $61,565.02 Annual

The Solutions Specialist executes on solutions design in response to business priorities and vetted requirements. This position conducts unit testing and validates use cases to ensure solution aligns with requirements. This position maintains and implements routine solutions under the guidance of senior Technology Design Solutions (TDS) team members.

Research & Evaluation Analyst - $61,565.02 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.

This position works under general supervision and support of the director of research. Work performance is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.

Available Positions at Overtown Youth Center *

Mental Health Specialist *

The purpose of the role of the Mental Health Specialist is to lead and coordinate mental health and physical wellness initiatives for OYC Miami and its targeted communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and wellness programming, a deep understanding of mental health and physical wellness principles, and the ability to engage and empower individuals within our community to prioritize their overall well-being.

Program Coordinators *

A Program Coordinator inspires, empowers, and enriches the lives of students and families. The In-School Coordinator will successfully implement and manage program components that lead to positive outcomes for the children/youth that participate in Overtown Youth Center (OYC) programming during the school day, after school, and during the summer.

Senior Administrative Assistant Need at UM Mailman Center

The Mailman Center for Child Development is seeking a full-time Senior Administrative Assistant to join its team to complete administrative and fiscal tasks, as well as play a vital role in the Communications Team including assisting with the monthly newsletter, social media and website updates. Please apply online below:

America On Tech Seeks Program Manager

America On Tech (AOT) seeks a passionate Program Manager to join its Miami team! AOT aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by empowering underrepresented students in tech through tuition-free courses, internships and learning programs. Ideal candidates are: passionate about education and student impact, creative, enthusiastic problem solvers, experienced in program management, detail-oriented, data-driven, and strong communicators. Apply below:

Community Outreach Coordinator - Part-Time in South Dade County

The Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) is hiring a Homestead/FL City-based Community Outreach Coordinator. This part-time (10-15 hours/week) position is responsible for creating awareness about CBC's services and making connections within the community. Candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and will exhibit and attend events, make presentations, and build and nurture relationships within South-Dade County. Read complete role details below:

Mental Health Support Specialist Needed at Miami Children's Museum

The Mental Health Support Specialist will provide individualized emotional and mental health support to children, families and staff employed and enrolled in Miami Children's Museum school and its after-school programs. For more information, email below:

Job Postings for Breakthrough Miami

Director of High School Programs

The Director of High School Programs is responsible for planning and implementing programming for Breakthrough Miami’s high school students to ensure they are prepared for academic success in high school, and successfully transition to college. The Director will work closely with students and families as they navigate the high school years, and hold students to high academic and community standards. During the school year, the Director will plan Saturday programming, monitor academic progress, set goals for inside and outside of the classroom, and navigate school and other community resources, to ensure students stay on track for college. Over the summer, the Director will work with the BTU team to plan and execute the six-week Summer Institute for 150+ 9th grade students to build community and support academic readiness, and the transition to high school. 

The individual in this role is self-motivated, creative and an excellent communicator, who is able to develop and maintain key relationships.

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.

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

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: