Issue Date: November 4, 2026
Now published biweekly.

Provider Bulletin

From The Trust

* New or updated

Is your program experiencing:

-lower enrollment?

-staff who need support to facilitate engaging fitness activities?

-more English Language Learner youth than your staff can effectively support during academic support and DLI?

To help Project RISE better help you, it is inviting Trust-funded YD staff to come and share the challenges your program has faced with like-minded peers from across the county, so it can begin brainstorming solutions and next steps together.

This virtual peer learning session will take place on Thursday, November 19, from 10 -11 a.m.

If you are interested in attending, please register on the Trust Academy LMS or email projectrise@nova.edu.

Please fill out the survey linked below tell us more about what your program is experiencing:

Start strong and set the stage for success! Join fellow youth development professionals for a follow-up to The Art of Facilitation, focused on Success in the Beginning. Reflect on how you’ve applied strategies to create a welcoming environment, engage youth from the start, and establish a positive tone. Bring your successes, challenges, and questions to exchange ideas, receive peer feedback, and strengthen your facilitation skills.

The lab takes place November 10, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Register at link below:

Looking for personalized support to strengthen your practice and tackle real-time challenges in your youth development work? SkillBuild Coaching is designed for youth development professionals seeking individualized guidance, reflection, and practical strategies tailored to their specific role and setting. Through one-on-one or small-group coaching, you’ll build clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps to improve engagement, implementation, and outcomes. Whether you’re navigating classroom dynamics, staff leadership, or program design, coaching provides dedicated space to problem-solve, grow, and lead with intention.

The Supervisor Support Space: Conversations on wellness in the workplace *

Join a community of supervisors for meaningful conversations about social-emotional wellness in the workplace. Through shared experiences, reflection, and collaborative discussion, participants can explore the challenges and successes of supporting their own well-being and that of their teams. Connect with peers and exchange insights to help foster healthier workplace environments. This training takes place November 13, from noon to 1 p.m., virtually.

How to create a workplace that prioritizes wellness *

Discover how to leverage your strengths, identify areas for growth, and support the well-being of your colleagues. This training offers practical strategies for fostering social-emotional wellness in an evolving workplace. Learn how to build on your leadership skills and create a more supportive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. This training takes place November 17, from 10-11 a.m., virtually.

The Mindfulness Mini-Retreat *

Join us for a daylong mindfulness mini-retreat at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Explore evidence-based Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques through meditation, mindful movement, breathwork, and forest therapy. Discover practices that can support attention, emotional regulation, relaxation, and overall well-being while building tools for personal and professional growth. This training takes place November 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in person.

Check out the updated course covering barriers to family participation, engagement strategies, and cultural influences on help-seeking behaviors. Explore TIA's Course Library in Trust Academy!

All courses count towards 10 required training hours:

• Strengthening Family Framework Parts (1 & 2)
• Building a Strong Supervision Team
• Organizational Readiness to Support and Sustain Practice Improvement
• Trauma-Informed Care in Community-Based Organizations
• Gaining a Better Understanding of the Role in Culture in Service Delivery
• Motivational Interviewing (The Basics)
• Natural Helper and Success Coach Role

Log in to Trust Central to access Trust Academy courses! Email below for more information:

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 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.

Recruitment & Retention: Held on the first Thursday of each month. The next CoP will be held on Thursday, November 5, from 10- 11 a.m.

Not Our First Rodeo: Tuesday, November 10, from 11 a.m.-noon:

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, a 9-month program that includes 360-degree assessment, live interactive sessions, peer groups, and individual coaching! The Academy is a professional development program for supervisory-level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Applications are open through November 16. More information below. 

From Other Agencies

Kristi House invites you to register now for free upcoming trainings, all free of charge. Please share these offerings with any interested parties. All trainings are virtual unless otherwise noted:

• Project HeadSTRONG: Anger; 10 a.m.–noon, November 10, 17, and 24.
• Every Adult’s Guide: Preventing, Recognizing, and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse; 10 a.m. – noon, November 12. CEs available
• Human Trafficking 101; 10 a.m.-noon, November 19. CEs available
• Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior; 1-3 p.m. CEs available
• Stewards of Children®; 9:30 a.m.-noon, November 25. CEs available

Register below:

SELF Alliance’s teen chapter is seeking community organizations interested in hosting short, interactive workshops for teen girls on self-worth, setting boundaries, and recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. Led by Anina Majano, a junior at Westminster Christian School in Miami, the workshops aim to build confidence and encourage healthy relationships through discussion and activities. Topics and format can be tailored to participants’ interests and needs. To discuss hosting a workshop, contact Anina at email below:

Help shape Miami-Dade’s arts education landscape! Arts Access Miami invites arts and music organizations to complete a 3-minute survey to be featured on the Arts Access Map—a free resource designed to increase visibility, showcase programs, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities for growth.

By participating, your organization can help schools, funders, and community partners better understand where arts education is happening and where access can expand. Please complete the survey by November 6:

The Knight Foundation has launched an incredibly important community survey and would love and appreciate Miami-Dade County’s help sharing it with your audiences. The survey’s goal is to understand Miami residents’ experiences and perspectives across a range of topics. The hope is that the findings will give residents, community organizations, and local leaders useful information to help set priorities and accelerate solutions to local issues.

The Miami Foundation is supporting Knight to help distribute the survey. And as a trusted partners, they would love your help ensuring that they hear from as many Miami residents (18+) as possible. Knight has created some really easy to use templates and tools to help you disseminate the survey – a full dissemination toolkit is attached and includes outreach instructions and ready-made templates in various formats (email, social media, newsletters, and flyers) that can be easily copied and pasted into your existing communication channels. It also provides an overview of the study, including the timeline and FAQ.

How can we shift from treating individuals to supporting the relationships where healing and growth happen? Join Christine R. Hughes, PhD, IMH-E®, Executive Director of FAIMH, and Julie Smythe, LCSW, IMH-E®, Vice President at Sunshine Health, for a conversation about advancing dyadic, relationship-based care across early childhood systems.

Explore what dyadic care looks like in practice and how systems can support caregiver-child relationships through policies, staffing, documentation, billing, and reflective practices.

November 16, 12:30-2 p.m., Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

Optional CEUs available

Register below:

Join The Lucy Project, the Miami-Dade Campaign for Grade Level Reading, and WLRN for a free movie screening of The Reading Reboot, a new documentary by bestselling author James Patterson. The film follows teachers, parents, and students, including children with dyslexia, as they embrace Science of Reading instruction and help struggling readers become confident ones.

Date and Time: Monday, November 16, 6-8:30 p.m.

Location: Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Argon Ave, Coral Gables

Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) empowers children and youth impacted by foster care through innovative programs that bridge critical gaps, build lasting relationships, and expand access to community resources. Step into a critical volunteer role and take action to protect, support and empower children and young adults in Miami’s foster care system. 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.

Career Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, seniors, and families? Consider joining the Miami Lighthouse Team! It is hiring dedicated professionals for the following positions!

1. Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT): Support children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and other developmental needs. Requires a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Florida OT license.

2. Case Manager – Senior Services: Conduct client assessments, identify seniors’ needs, and help them achieve their goals. Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).

3. ESE Pre-K Teacher: Support students’ academic and social development through individualized instruction aligned with their IEPs.

4. Teacher Assistant: Help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment while supporting students’ learning and development.

5. Director of Donor Development: Build philanthropic relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations to support Miami Lighthouse’s mission and growth.

Why Join Miami Lighthouse? In addition to meaningful career opportunities, Miami Lighthouse offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program

If you love to serve youth and the community, check out these open positions at Hope for Miami:

• Health Educator
• Afterschool/Summer Camp Instructor
• Program Coordinator
• LCSW Case Manager
• Group Facilitator

To apply or for more information, click link below:

Are you passionate about empowering youth, strengthening families, and making a meaningful impact in the community? Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) is currently hiring for several full-time and part-time positions throughout Miami-Dade County.

Current opportunities:

* Data and Quality Assurance Program Manager

* Custodian (Part-Time) - Miami Gardens

* College and Workforce Readiness Success Coach (11th-12th Grade)

* Meal Service Coordinator (Part-Time)

* Enrichment Specialist

* Dance Teacher (Part Time)

* Facilities and Logistics Assistant

* Elementary Program Coordinator

* Community Health Navigator (Part-Time)

* Middle School Program Coordinator

* Elementary Teacher (Part Time)

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference while growing your career, OYC encourages you to apply or share these openings with qualified candidates in your network. Click below for more information or to apply below:

As the Children's Therapeutic and Program Specialist for the NWSN, you will be responsible for assisting with a wide range of duties pertaining to the programming, supportive services, research, education, and policy initiatives of the NWSN and other initiatives of the NWSN on behalf of children and youth and the shelters and safe haven programs that serve them.

Family Central is looking for a nurturing coach. The position requirements are below and it pays $45,000 a year.

Education and/or experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university with major work in Social work, Psychology/education, and two years working with children and families utilizing a diverse skill set to recruit and engage families, with accurate and timely completion of documentation, Preferred, a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in conducting home visitation services with a bachelors degree in other field will substitute for the major field of study.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Florida driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance. Must utilize own insured vehicle for conducting home visits to assigned families. Successful completion of Nurturing Parenting Three Day Foundational training.

Language Skills:

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English. Bilingual preferred.

Apply at link below:

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Peer Support Specialist to work in Miami. The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring. Through their personal and professional experience, the Peer Support Specialist supports families and/or individuals seeking to achieve and sustain recovery to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. The Peer Support Specialist empowers families and/or individuals by teaching them how to navigate the behavioral health and child welfare systems to achieve resiliency and recovery as defined by the individual and or family. The Peer Support Specialist acts as the “bridge” between the individual and/or family and the case manager or service provider, increasing awareness of their perspective and improving effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships. If you are interested, please apply through this link below:

ConnectFamilias is seeking a driven and compassionate Family Success Coach to join its dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in helping families through strength-based screenings and assessments, individualized case planning, and care coordination. Your expertise will help families achieve their goals and strengthen protective factors.

The Family Success Coach delivers holistic care coordination, fostering engagement and leveraging wraparound services. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, youth, and their families while contributing to a supportive, strength-based, performance-driven organization. Apply below:

The University of Miami is currently seeking a Case Manager to join its team at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) in Coral Gables. They are looking for a compassionate and organized professional who is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by autism. Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, behavior analysis, social work or related field and 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, compassion, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills are a must. Expected to have good public speaking skills, and a dynamic presentation style. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Haitian Creole, as this role serves diverse communities throughout South Florida.

This position will work closely with community partners and families and will play an important role in connecting individuals to services, resources, and support. View the job posting and apply below:

Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) is launching Friends of the Children’s nationally recognized, evidence-based program in South Dade. The Friends of the Children model identifies children between 4-6 years old who are facing the greatest challenges, and pairs each child with a full-time, salaried professional mentor - called a Friend - for 12+ years, no matter what.

Program Director

FFCR is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and highly engaged Friends of the Children Program Director to lead the implementation, quality, and growth of this new program.

The Program Director will lead a team of professional mentors, ensure that the program is implemented with fidelity to the Friends of the Children model, and support strong partnerships with families, schools and community organizations.

As a member of FFCR's program leadership team, the Program Director will play an important role in establishing the Friends of the Children program in Miami, developing a strong team and program culture, measuring impact, solving challenges, and supporting the program's strategic growth and long-term success.

Professional Mentor

FFCR is also seeking Professional Mentors (Friends) who will work alongside youth, caregivers, families, schools, and community partners to help children develop the relationships, skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Friends engage one-to-one with each of the 8 youth on their roster for 4 hours per week to build a caring, trusting and sustained relationship. Friends partner with youth and caregivers to develop an individualized Road Map for each youth and intentionally develop and participate in activities and opportunities that build 9 core assets that support school success, social-emotional development, health and well-being, and a sense of community and belonging. Friends work with youth in their schools, at home, and in the community. Through the program’s 2Gen approach, Friends also provide support and resources to the youth’s caregivers and siblings. Friends receive extensive supervision, guidance and peer-to-peer support. Friends document their activities and each youth’s progress in a customized database.

The right person for this role is someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with youth, believes strongly in their potential, and understands that meaningful relationships require patience, consistency, flexibility, intentionality, and persistence.

For more information, click link below:

Jewish Community Services of South Florida is currently seeking to fill the following positions:

•    Bus Driver

•    Family Case Manager

•    Program Support Specialist

•    Director of Philanthropy

•    Helpline Care and Outreach Coordinator

•    Helpline Counselor

For a complete list of job postings and to apply directly on website, please follow the link below:

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