November 9, 2022

Last Chance for Nominations for 2023 Champions for Children Awards *

The Children's Trust is looking for Champions for Children nominees for the 2023 award ceremony. Nominations for the David Lawrence Jr. Award and the Excellence in Youth Leadership Award can be submitted directly on our Champions for Children page by clicking below. For more information on each of the awards and criteria visit the Champions for Children page. Nominations close on Tuesday, November 15.

Celebrate 20th Anniversary of The Trust at HistoryMiami 

In honor of our 20th Anniversary, The Children’s Trust and HistoryMiami Museum have put together The Children's Trust 20th Anniversary Exhibition in the Community Gallery at the museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130. The exhibition is free and is open regular museum hours through Dec. 11. It features a timeline of historical accomplishments, stories of those who helped make it what it is today and some of the children whose lives it impacted.

Help Us Reach Underrepresented Groups in Parent Survey

The Children's Trust now has nearly 3,200 parent responses to our anonymous online community survey about parents' needs and interests that we will use to inform future investments. We are still looking for more parents across the community in these groups to ensure that we have a representative sample of our community:

• Hispanic parents
• Parents who were not born in the US
• Parents who are predominantly Spanish-speaking

The survey is for parents of children prenatal through 18 years old, living in Miami-Dade County and is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. It should take 15 minutes or less to complete. Parents who complete the survey will be able to enter to win a $50 Target gift card. The survey link is below. If you have ways of reaching parents in the above groups, please ensure their voices are included by sharing out our community survey flyer and/or assisting parents in completing the survey.

UM Team COACH: Support for Parenting Program Providers *

Live Trainings

1. Finding Stress Management Strategies that Work for You: Tuesday, December 6; 11 a.m.-noon. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.
2. Building the Road to Family Engagement: Practical Tools for Parenting Programs: Wednesday, December 14, 10-11 a.m. Click here to sign up or log in to Trust Academy.

Communities of Practice

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-noon.

NEW Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Wellbeing
2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills
3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching and/or consultation? Click here to fill out our Coaching Request Form or email us at teamcoach@miami.edu.

Volunteer Reviewers Needed for Funding Applications 

The Children's Trust is seeking volunteers to review funding applications. Requirements include: 

• Active and interested in improving the community
• Reside in and familiar with Miami-Dade
• At least 18 years of age
• English language fluency (written and spoken)
• Ability to utilize online application system
• Ability to carefully read applications and write feedback
• Attend training and debriefing meetings
• Commit 20-30 hours total time over four week period

Help us determine the programs that have the highest impact in the community. For details, visit link below: 

Program Management Leadership Academy Application Extended! 

Are you a program manager or supervisor at a Trust-funded program ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, a 9-month program that includes monthly workshops, peer learning sessions, assignments, and a panel discussion with community leaders.

Criteria to qualify:

• Position in a program funded by The Children's Trust
• Have direct impact on or supervise direct service staff members
• Commit to attend all program sessions

Applications deadline EXTENDED through November 21. More info below.

Navigating Community Resources Birth to Five from Advocacy Network on Disabilities *

Live Virtual: Tuesday, November 15, 10-11:30 a.m. Navigating Community Resources Birth to Five Unsure what’s available or where to find help for children birth to five years 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.

These 3 Online Courses are always available through Trust Academy.

Inclusion Reimagined

Understanding The Children’s Trust Guidelines for Including Children with Disabilities

Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1

To register for any of these trainings visit https://collabornation.net/login

or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Also available: Coaching, Technical Assistance, and help working with an individual child or youth. Contact your Inclusion Specialist or Pat Donovan (pdonovan@advocacynetwork.org). 

New Youth Leadership Course from Project RISE Now Available

Project RISE is excited to announce the launch of an all-new course: Introduction to Youth Leadership!

Youth leadership can be a very powerful experience for young people when skilled staff support them through the process. This course introduces this concept to Youth Development staff to help them understand what youth leadership involves and how they can start to promote leadership opportunities in their program, as well as offer a peek into what the next level can look like. Learners will have the opportunity to see examples and hear what youth have to say about leadership. 

This course is located in the Trust Academy Course Catalog and is now available to take at your convenience. 

Free Webinars from Kristi House Education *

Join community service providers at these free, upcoming online trainings:

• What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: Nov. 17
• Healthy Relationships-Amor Del Bueno: Nov. 10
• Children and Traumatic Stress: Nov. 15
• Stewards of Children: Dec. 6
• Problematic Sexual Behaviors of Children: Dec. 8
• Mental Health Series (Anxiety): Jan. 9, 23, 30

Click below for more info and registration:

The Milky Way Documentary Viewing & Discussion with CEUs *

Join FIU on November 16, 5:30–7:15 pm to discuss the award-winning documentary, “The Milky Way, A Mother's Right To Breastfeed Their Baby." This live event will take place in person at FIU's Main Campus. Moderator: Dr. Cynthia Lebron, UM. Enjoying the film in advance (~1.5 hours) will help ensure a lively conversation. One free continuing education unit is eligible for professionals. Register below:

Overtown Teen Festival & Youth Summit *

Invite your teen participants to attend the Overtown Teen Festival & Youth Summit on Tuesday, November 22, from 12-3:00 p.m. Middle school and high school youth are invited to lunch, learn, contribute ideas, and have fun while learning about Miami's new upcoming park, The Underdeck. Community service hours will be provided. Tickets- Free with RSVP. Get tickets below:

Advanced Child Tax Credit Payment Signup Deadline is Nov. 15

Help spread the word about Advanced Child Tax Credit Payment that those you serve may qualify for, even if they are not required to file a traditional tax return. The Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan, is available to help families raising children make ends meet. Deadline to enroll for this benefit is November 15.

Parents can visit any Community Action and Human Services Department Community Resource Center throughout Miami-Dade County to enroll now. Learn more and enroll online at: 

English: http://www.GetCTC.org/Miami

Spanish: http://www.GetCTC.org/es/Miami

Parent Forum for The Mentoring Hour

Parents of high school students are invited to attend a Parent Forum hosted by Youth Career Institute on Monday, November 14 at 6 p.m. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of The Mentoring Hour and answer your questions. For more information, call 786.565.7227 or visit link below:  RSVP by November 9 to https://forms.gle/yWKP2MLqWesKdhqr8

Free Virtual Music Classes for Youth Ages 11-18

Are the children you serve looking for additional enrichment activities? Guitars Over Guns has a virtual site to accommodate youth in Miami-Dade unable to attend in-person sessions. They have talented professional instructors offering music production, piano and guitar. There is no experience necessary, just a desire to learn about music with a student community spanning Miami-Dade County. Students have learned to compose electronic music, record themselves, write original music, and excel in keyboard or guitar. Email below to inquire.

Schedule a Free Mental Health Presentation for Families in Your Organization!

Teach parents/caregivers about mental wellness with a FREE program "Ending the Silence" (ETS) presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami-Dade County. ETS is a 60-minute or longer virtual/in-person presentation that increases knowledge about warning signs of mental health issues, diminishes stigma, encourages families to seek help, and provides local and national resources. It is presented in English and Spanish. Call 305.665.2540 or email below for more information.

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Community Engagement Manager - ($55,968 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. 

Research & Evaluation Analyst - ($55,968 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.

Administrative Services Coordinator- ($48,668 Annual)

The Administrative Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting in a variety of functions related to the administrative services of The Children’s Trust’s operations which include continuous quality improvement, planning, coordination of board resolutions, and management of special projects.

This position includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the development of procedures, project management, board and board committee meetings and Human Resources related matters. This includes consulting with the clerk of the board on deadlines, meeting notices, board and board committees’ planning and policy. Assisting with follow up and coordination of project management tasks and general Human Resource activities.

Solutions Specialist - ($55,968 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 and Solutions team members.  

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami *

Lead Program Officer 

Advancing the organization’s vision, goals and program models, the Lead Program Officer oversees, coaches, and supports Breakthrough Miami’s site directors, who are embedded on multiple sites across Miami. Working collaboratively with program leadership, the Lead Program Officer helps inform and develop program implementation strategies to support site teams in achieving program goals, outcomes, and impact. They serve in a leadership role to build and nurture organizational culture and learning, maximize the strengths of team members, and create systems for continuous improvement. The Lead Program Officer designs and leads onboarding, professional development, workplans, evaluations, and coaching of site staff. Additionally, in collaboration with program leadership, they support the design, oversight and performance of cross-functional teams advancing major areas of work including recruitment, organizational-wide events, and family services. The Lead Program Officer works with site directors to improve program fidelity, operational efficiencies, leadership and management skills, and the quality of program delivery.

The individual in this role is a natural leader who is detail-oriented, self-directed, has excellent interpersonal communication skills and can handle multiple projects within a dynamic work schedule.

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.

For more detailed information on any of the job listed for Breakthrough Miami, please visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.  

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

City of Hialeah Looking for Education Center Director *

Education Center Director II-Salary Range $31,876-$67,262. The City of Hialeah is currently accepting employment applications for the position of full time education center director II in the Education and Community Services Department to oversee the Creative Learning & Play afterschool and summer camp program. Deadline to Apply is November 16. For more information and to apply, please click below:

Available Positions at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida *

The following positions are available at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida:

• Director of Product Program: Responsible for the annual planning and implementation of product sales and Girl Scout Cookie Program.
• Girl Program Manager: Ensures the development and delivery of relevant, diversified programs.
• Community Troops Manager: Recruiting adult volunteers; recruiting girls; and organizing and maintaining troops/groups within the assigned area.

See job descriptions and how to apply: https://www.girlscoutsfl.org/en/discover/our-council/careers.html

Data Compliance Officer Needed at Overtown Youth Center *

The Overtown Youth Center is seeking a Data Compliance Officer who will successfully manage program data tracking program outcomes for youth and family programming. This role is also responsible for ensuring that all contracts are in compliance (e.g., contract changes, reporting, gathering of all data and supportive documentation, etc.).

After-School Instructor Needed at Hope for Miami

An after-school instructor is needed at Hope for Miami with pay ranging from $14-$16/hr. The position will ensure that each child is signed into and out of the program site daily, ensuring that only authorized individuals pick up the child at the end of the program day. It will also assist with snacks and/or meals. The position will follow the daily activity schedule set by the program/site supervisor. Those interested in learning more about this position send resumes to email below:

Available Positions at Center for Family & Child Enrichment

The Center for Family & Child Enrichment (CFCE) has several openings. Why join CFCE? Great benefits package, including a zero (0) cost out of pocket medical plan, 12 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off package. More importantly, there is a chance to make an invaluable impact in your community while growing and in a position with development opportunities available. You can also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a list of vacancies, please click below or email careers@cfceinc.org.

Available Positions at YWCA

Head Start Lead Teachers

The YWCA is looking for Head Start Lead teachers responsible for the overall organization and learning environment of the classroom; working closely with teacher assistants in daily lesson planning and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Candidates must have bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with 18 credits of Early Childhood Education coursework: DCF 45 hour training certificate required. New rate is $20.21 per hour FULL-TIME with benefits.

Early Head Start Teacher Assistants

Responsible for assisting Head Start classroom lead teachers in the care and development of children enrolled in an early childhood education center as well as maintenance of the classroom. High school diploma or GED, and CDA/FCCPC certification required. One/two years experience working with preschool children in a child care facility preferred, preferably in a Head Start program. Bachelor/associate ECE a plus. DCF Child Care 45 hours a must. $16.08 per hour. Full-time w/benefit. Miami & Miami Gardens.

Early Head Start Teachers Associates

Responsible for planning and implementing daily learning activities, nurturing the children and managing and maintaining the Early Head Start classroom and its equipment and supplies, establishes and maintains supportive relationships with infants, toddlers, and parents. FCCPC Birth – Five or CDA Certification in Infant-Toddler required. High school diploma or GED, Red Cross First Aid & CPR certificate. $14.32 per hour. Full-time with benefits. Downtown Miami.

Site Coordinator- Teen Parent Home Visiting Program

The FSU Young Parents Project seeks a Site Coordinator to assist the Project Director in running a home visiting project for court-involved teen parents and children in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, counseling or related field with three years of experience in working with families with complex needs. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation, and Level 2 background check required. Send resume to email below: