March News & Resources
HIGHLIGHTSUnited Way of Miami-Dade Helps Individuals and Families, who qualify, access free tax preparation and filing services. With tax season underway, individuals can access free tax preparation and filing services, as well as get information on eligibility requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a valid Social Security number. If you do not have time to visit a site, you can arrange for a representative to come to your place of employment. Visit the Prosperity Campaign to make an appointment or get more information, or call (305) 576-5001, ext. 34. If you would like to file your own taxes online for free, go to any of these resources: www.thebeehive.org/uwcfs or www.irs.gov. If you are interested in paving a path to long-term economic independence, consider the United Way Center for Financial Stability. The Center provides working individuals and families with a full range of services such as credit and debt counseling, financial coaching, employment assistance and free tax preparation for those who qualify. Contact us today to get started at (305) 688-3551.SAVE THE DATES: Don't miss LEAVE A LEGACY's upcoming events! Our annual nonprofit conference PHILANTHROPY Miami continues on 3/20/12 at Jungle Island. It will be a day-long event including "Basics," an intensive introduction to fundraising for professionals new to the field, and an "Advanced" track which will feature an engaging series of workshops on an array of topics and compelling keynotes. Visit Leavealegacymiami.org to register or for more information. The 2012 Donor Next Door Luncheon, held on 5/17/12 at Jungle Island provides nonprofits with an opportunity to highlight their organization as well as a way to honor one of their donors/volunteers. Honor one of your key donors/volunteers in the 2012 Family Album that will be unveiled at the luncheon. Visit Leavealegacymiami.org or contact Edwina Lau for more information. FUNDING & IN-KIND RESOURCESFlorida Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF), the federal government has allocated funding to help pay the mortgages of qualified homeowners who are unemployed or underemployed through no fault of their own. Homeowners who qualify for financial assistance may receive up to six (6) months of monthly mortgage payments (including escrowed mortgage-related payments) and/or funds to pay past due mortgage payments to bring the mortgage current; these funds are paid directly to the loan servicer/lender. For more information, visit Florida Hardest-Hit or call (305) 538-0090.Miami-Dade County Grant Opportunities Portal and Grant Mail - Miami-Dade County Grants Coordination has a Grant Opportunities Portal designed to meet the growing needs of local nonprofits, small businesses, governmental organizations, and local residents. The site offers its users direct access to a multitude of current grant opportunities in an online database; an interface with selective browsing capabilities, including key word search and funding category filtering options; real time posting of the latest grant opportunities; a free automated and subscriber-based weekly Grant Mail Newsletter providing email alerts of "ripe" funding opportunities from a variety of funding sources. For more information, visit Miami-Dade County Office of Grants Coordination, or email Grants@miamidade.gov. TRAININGS & CONFERENCESJob and Career Workshop, 3/14/12, 10 am - 11:30 am, at United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Get the information and support you need to find a job and develop an individualized job search plan. This seminar is free. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability, or call (305) 688-3551.Homebuyer Education (HUD Certified), 3/17/12, 9 am - 5 pm, at United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. This comprehensive course will prepare you for homeownership and help you qualify for preferred lending and home incentives. This seminar is free. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability, or call (305) 688-3551. Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ, 3/21/12, 10 am - 12 pm, at United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Step-by-step financial tips and information for today's young families. This seminar is free. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability, or call (305) 688-3551. HR for Small Business Owners, 3/29/12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at United Way Center for Financial Stability. 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Learn how to be legally compliant, communicate effectively and manage your people. This seminar is free. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability, or call (305) 688-3551. SAVE THE DATE - 16th Annual Conference Family-based Interventions with Children and Adolescents, 5/4/12, 8:30 am - 4 pm. Recent reviews of evidence-based interventions have highlighted that some of the most effective treatments for children and adolescents with both externalizing problems (conduct and oppositional disorders, substance abuse and antisocial behaviors) and internalizing problems (anxiety and depressive disorders) directly engage parents as partners of the treatment team. This conference will review "state-of-the-art" effective ways to involve parents in treatment in a culturally and ethnically sensitive fashion. Victor E. Clarke Education Center South Miami Hospital U.S. 1 and SW 62 Avenue. For more information and to register, visit Melissa Institute. SAVE THE DATE - The Children's Mental Health Conference - Working with Today's Youth: Challenges and Opportunities, 5/17/12 - 5/18/12, at the Doubletree Hotel & Miami Airport Convention Center. The Institute for Child & Family Health is sponsoring the 17th Linking Forces Conference, offering a comprehensive view of children's mental health issues which address innovative strategies for high risk groups, creative partnerships and advocacy efforts, and will also highlight adolescents. Licensed mental health professionals can earn up to 11 hours of continuing education. The Doubletree Hotel & Miami Airport Convention Center is offering a special conference rate. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (305) 261-3800 or (888) 353-1995, or via email at reservations@doubletreemiamimart.com. In order to receive this rate, you must tell them that you are attending the Linking Forces Conference. For more information and to present at the conference, please visit the Institute for Child & Family Health, call (305) 274-8367, or email LinkingForces@icfhinc.org. Deadline for presenter's submission is 2/17/12. SAVE THE DATE - Alzheimer's Association 2012 Care & Conquer Regional Education Conference, 5/23/12 at Florida International University, Kovens Conference Center, 3000 N.E. 151 Street, Miami, FL 33181. The primary speaker will be Dr. Ranjan Duara, director of Mount Sinai Wien Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders. Professionals and caregivers are welcome; sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. For more information, visit the Alzheimer's Association, Southeast Florida Chapter, or call (800) 861-7826. COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTSPhilanthroFest, 4/14/12, noon - 6 pm, at Midtown Properties Greenspace. This community event will be showcasing and celebrating South Florida's philanthropic organizations, community resources and cultural arts. This is in order to ensure successful on-going engagement with volunteers and donors, and to help organizations effectively carry out their mission while running a sustainable operation. Participating organizations will be provided free social marketing tools as well as educational and training opportunities. Please visit www.PhilanthroFest.com to learn more.Worksite Wellness Forum and Awards, 4/20/12, 8 - 11:30 am, at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa. The Florida Heart Research Institute, in partnership with the Worksite Wellness Committee of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade, is holding the fourth annual South Florida Worksite Wellness Forum and Awards to recognize the strides that local businesses have made in improving employee health and well-being. For information and to download a nomination form, visit the Florida Heart Research Institute. Completed nomination forms must be returned via email to tori@floridaheart.org by 5 pm, Friday, 3/16/12. NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIESClinical Therapist - Center for Family and Child Enrichment will report to the operations administrator in the department of community-based care. Will provide weekly individual and family therapy to clients, using appropriate treatment modality. Conduct bio-psychological assessments of clients referred for therapy, ensuring that all appropriate assurances and authorizations are obtained. Develop and maintain appropriate treatment planning in conjunction with clients/families. Primarily a day shift with some evening and weekend hours. Master's degree in psychology, social work or related behavioral science discipline. Two years clinical experience providing therapy to children and families. Bilingual English/ Spanish required. Email your resume to careers@cfceinc.org and reference the position you are applying for.Data Entry Specialist - Switchboard of Miami will be responsible for entering data into funder and organization required data systems. Essential job functions will include: input data into database system, compile and submit reports as required, ensure the timeliness and accuracy of data entry, provide clerical support and receptionist front desk coverage, and assist with projects as assigned. Qualifications: associates degree or equivalent data entry experience. Submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Carolyn Broughton, human resources director. Your resume may be faxed to (305) 377-2269 or emailed to cbroughton@switchboardmiami.org. For more information, visit Switchboard of Miami. Demonstration School Teacher - United Way of Miami-Dade, will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development, in collaboration with the Demonstration School Director and the Lead Teacher. Position will report to the Master Teacher. A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses child development and learning of children, birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children. Bilingual preferred. Please email resume to: jobs@unitedwaymiami.org or contact Monica Chirinos at (305) 646-7112. Dependency Case Manager - Center for Family and Child Enrichment will report to the dependency case manager supervisor in the community-based care department. Will develop and review service plans and implement activities which assure access to services documented in dependency court case plans. Advocate for clients at relevant agencies, service planning meetings and in the courts, as needed. Conduct and document home visits, schedule appointments (including contacting responsible parties to coordinate appointments giving directions as needed) and/or arrange transportation and other services as needed. Primarily a day shift, however, on call 24/7 as needed. A bachelor's degree in a human services-related field from an accredited university, and at least one year working with children and families. Also, in order to be considered for this position, you must possess a State of Florida Child Protection Certification. Email your resume to careers@cfceinc.org and reference the position you are applying for. Development Specialist - Switchboard of Miami responsible for donor development, acquisition, cultivation, direct solicitation and management of activities to maximize the financial support for special initiatives and funding. He/she will provide marketing and communications support, including newsletters, annual reports and direct mail under general supervision; and managing online communications, including the organization's website, social media sites (such as Facebook, Twitter); assist CEO with grant proposals and reports, including drafting proposals and reports for private foundations and funders and managing grant timelines; maintaining proposal templates and identifying funding opportunities, attend external meetings, events and other donor-related functions; maintain organization's donor database, gift acknowledgements and perform other duties as required. Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing or related field. Core computer skills in word processing, data base management, spreadsheets and electronic communications (such as email, creating distribution lists, generating electronic newsletters, etc.). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Carolyn Broughton, human resources director. Your resume may be faxed to (305) 377-2269 or emailed to cbroughton@switchboardmiami.org. For more information, visit Switchboard of Miami. Director Special Events - Food for the Poor, Inc. will report to the Executive Director, manage the special events department activities and staff as well as all administrative aspects of the department, including development, strategic planning, and cost control/budgeting. Looking for a dynamic individual who can coordinate galas and events for 400 or more individuals, all while managing a dedicated, hardworking special events staff (within budget), achieving fundraising goals, and acquiring new donors. BS or BA degree in marketing or a related field. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Cathy A. lcock at jobs@foodforthepoor.org. Enrichment Instructor (Drama) - Overtown Youth Center, responsible for the provision of creative and artistic opportunities for children/youth who have exhibited high performance capability in an intellectual, creative and/or artistic area, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided to them. For more information, call (305) 349-1204 or email: nicole.mcmillan@overtownyouth.org. Executive Assistant/Development Coordinator (Part-Time) - Breakthrough Miami Center - the position reports to the executive director and the director of strategic development. The right candidate is a high-energy professional and a strong team player. He/she must be comfortable in assuming significant responsibility for managing the Cluster Office, which serves as the base of operations for executives as well as a hub for a program staff of 10 located at four school sites. This individual will also be responsible for handling sensitive donor data and communications. This position offers a high degree of flexibility and professional growth in a dynamic and positive environment. This position is part-time (32 hours) as they ramp up their development operations and assess their long-term needs. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Elissa Vanaver at elissa@breakthroughmiami.org. Executive Director - Foster Care Review Inc., will build on our exceptional record of administering the citizen review panel program for the Juvenile Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. The individual selected shall possess an understanding of the child welfare issues that are unique to the mission of the organization as well as a high level of fundraising and management experience. The executive director is the highest executive officer of the organization and works in partnership with the board of directors to provide leadership, vision and direction. He/she is responsible for the execution of the agency's strategic goals and management of the agency. This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board of directors through its elected board chair. For more information on this position, please refer to the official job posting at Foster Care Review. Experienced Social Worker/Counselor - for a nonprofit agency in the Homestead area will be working with children and families in need of services in the Homestead community and surrounding area. Candidate must possess strong case management and counseling skills, knowledge of the resources in the community, and be a passionate advocate for the children and families served. Minimum education requirements are a BSW or equivalent, with at least two years' experience in the field. Bilingual in Spanish or Creole a plus. If interested, please submit resume to mbhumanresources@gmail.com. Seasonal VPK Teaching Position - Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Working from November through May. Candidate must be fully bilingual, and possess minimum requirements of a high school diploma and a CDA in preschool. Must have the DCF VPK Standards and Emergent Literacy hours, and pass background screening. Looking for a candidate that would like to further professional development in the form of a college degree in Early Childhood Education. Degree is not required to start, but willingness to attain one is. Offering a benefits package, and as a member of Quality Counts, educational benefits are also offered. Contact Mariah@rcma.org. Therapist - Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc. has opening for a part-time position (15-20 hours weekly - beginning) for a Master's level clinician (social work, psychology, or related mental health field). Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Experience in providing therapeutic services for children 0-5 years old and their parents/caretakers. Must possess a strong knowledge of early childhood development. Please contact Diana de la Lanza at dlanza@familycounseling.org. VPK Teaching Position - Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Year-round position. Candidate must be fully bilingual, and possess minimum requirements of a high school diploma and a CDA in preschool. Must have the DCF VPK Standards and Emergent Literacy hours, and pass background screening. Looking for a candidate that would like to further professional development in the form of a college degree in Early Childhood Education. Degree is not required to start, but willingness to attain one is. Offering a benefits package, and as a member of Quality Counts, educational benefits are also offered. Contact Mariah@rcma.org. For other job opportunities, click here. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESMDC Single Stop Mentoring Program, the program places a mentor and student in a two-year mentoring relationship to provide the student with the additional support needed to persist toward a college degree. For the mentor, it provides a volunteer opportunity tailored to fit the schedule of a working professional while providing the rewarding opportunity of assisting a student working toward their college degree. The process is simple - anyone living in the Miami area, who is 24 years or older and has completed a two-year college can apply. Fill out an application, attend a one-time mentor orientation and complete security screening. Once you have cleared these simple hurdles, you are matched with a student and will be expected to send one weekly email to your mentee and meet with them once a month at the MDC campus or MDC Single Stop sponsored event. If you have questions, email: singlestopmentoring@mdc.edu or call the North Campus: (305) 237-1056 or the Wolfson Campus: (305) 237-7510.Foster Care Review (FCR) is eager to recruit new citizen review panel volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of abused and abandoned children living in Miami-Dade's foster care system. Volunteer panel members spend one weekday per month reviewing the status of children and making recommendations to Miami's Juvenile Court and other concerned parties regarding each child's safety, well-being and permanency. FCR's volunteer panels provide caring and investigative oversight for each child, while information collected through our reviews helps FCR to advocate for system reform. FCR volunteers must be 25 years or older and must be a resident of Miami-Dade or Broward County. Background screening is required. No special skills are needed. Training will be provided. Contact Vanessa Munoz, Volunteer Program Manager, (305) 573-6665, ext. 230 for more information or visit Foster Care Review. ReServe Miami helps continuing professionals age 55+ reinvest a career's worth of skills to strengthen their communities. ReServe Miami connects the county's under-resourced nonprofits and public institutions (partners) to a large base of experienced professionals 55+ (ReServists) who want to give back. In exchange for a stipend paid by the partner organization, ReServists in Miami-Dade County work in a variety of capacities – from infrastructure to direct service – to help organizations stay on mission. ReServe Miami supports its partners in building a stronger and more vibrant Miami. Visit ReServe Miami for more information. SPECIAL PROGRAMSMiami Dade Military Service Partnership SSVF Program - Veterans Link Up, Inc. The SSVF program is part of the VA's commitment to end homelessness among veterans in the next five years. SSVF provides SHORT-TERM case management and supportive services to help low-income veterans and veteran families who qualify, obtain (or retain) permanent, stable housing. Eligibility requirements: veterans and veteran families who are low income (below 50% of the Average Median Income for Miami-Dade County) and National Guard members who have been deployed AND have received a DD214. For more information, visit www.veteranslinkup.org or call (786) 227-5842.OTHER INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIESThe Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida is accepting nominations until Monday, 4/16/12 for the "Fathers for Children" Award. Fathers who win the award will be recognized by civic and community leaders during the "Fathers for Children" event on 6/16/11 by civic and community leaders. Nominations must be submitted on 8 ½ X 11 letter size paper and be no more than 1,000 words. Each submission must address the following questions: 1) Why are you nominating this father to receive this unique recognition? 2) How does the father help his child (or children) with their schooling, their friends, their community and the challenges they face? 3) How has the father's involvement in his children's lives helped other children too? 4) What special circumstances has the father had to overcome? Submissions may be received by email or sent to: Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida, "Fathers for Children" Award, 7800 Red Road, Suite 211, Miami, FL 33143. For more information, call Holly Zwerling at (305) 812-4000.Office space available - Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. has a beautiful three office suite (601 sq. ft.) at $21.00 per square foot available for lease in Biscayne corridor in Miami. Near Interstate I-95 & Julia Tuttle Causeway. Easy access to Design District, downtown Miami and South Beach. It has a full service building, free secured parking, security guards on premises: 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday. For more information, please contact Louis Diaz at (305) 438-2527 or via email at LDiaz@LSGMI.org. Scholarship Opportunities are available through The Miami Foundation. Applications are now being accepted for 2012 scholarships. These scholarship opportunities are made possible by generous donors who have created custom, charitable funds at the foundation to support higher education for students in our community. For a list of these scholarship opportunities, visit The Miami Foundation. Do you have information you’d like us to share? Send information to: Felicia Safont United Way of Miami-Dade 3250 Southwest Third Avenue Miami, FL 33129 Fax: (305) 646-7079 Email: newsandresources@unitedwaymiami.org United Way of Miami-Dade receives information from a variety of sources, which we share with members of the nonprofit and philanthropic community that may benefit from news about nonprofit trainings, events, grants, nonprofit employment vacancies, volunteer opportunities, etc. Inclusion in this document does not constitute an endorsement by United Way of Miami-Dade. |