April News & Resources
HIGHLIGHTSUnited Way of Miami-Dade Helps Families Cover Prescription Costs - The FamilyWize prescription drug discount card is being distributed by United Way of Miami-Dade. For people with no health insurance, or those who need medications not covered by their insurance plan, this card could lower the cost by an average of 30 percent. There are no age, income or residency restrictions, no limit on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. Nearly 1,000 United Ways in all 50 states are supporting this effort. To date, we have saved Miami-Dade residents over $2.5 million on their prescription medications. Visit www.familywize.org to look up drug prices, participating pharmacies or to print additional cards for family, friends and co-workers. For more information, please contact Jeff Hawley at (305) 646-7086 or hawleyj@unitedwaymiami.org.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 RESOURCESThe Bank of America Charitable Foundation invites nonprofit organizations throughout the United States to submit funding proposals for programs that address the nation's ongoing housing challenges. The foundation will invest $15 million to support impactful local and national programs and services addressing housing issues, including foreclosure counseling and mitigation, neighborhood stabilization and affordable housing. Apply at www.bankofamerica.com/foundation no later than the Monday, April 30 deadline.The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) Foundation announced it will open its Improving Access to Health Care (IMPACT) grant cycle on Monday, April 30 using a new, highly efficient two-step process and expanded focus that will make applications more user-friendly. The IMPACT program seeks to increase access to quality, health-related services for Floridians, especially those who are uninsured and/or underserved. On April 30, applicants can access the online application system and submit a letter of inquiry -- the first step of the new application process. Deadline to submit a letter of inquiry is Monday, May 28, 2012. Florida 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 & CONFERENCESHow to Start a Business - 4/19/12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Learn the pros and cons of various management, legal and financial structures in order to be better equipped to start or grow your own business. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.Learn to Manage Yourself, Time & Business - 4/26/12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Participants will learn key organizational, planning and time management skills to help you grow your business with less stress. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551. Children of Inmates Symposium, 4/26/12 - 4/27/12, at the Trinity Church Peacemakers Family Center, 17801 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33169. The symposium will bring together experts, policymakers, program directors, researchers, field staff and youth impacted by parental arrest and incarceration to share insight, experiences and key strategies and learn from one another. Panel discussions will examine the critical issues facing children of inmates from the point of arrest through re-entry. Workshops will move the conversation forward, identify best practice solutions, and teach techniques and tools for day-to-day implementation. For more information, visit Children of Inmates Symposium. Keeping Kids Safe Project, 4/28/12, 4/29/12, at Lehman Subaru, 21400 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, FL. We welcome families in the community to attend this event hosted by one of the top child-safety programs in the country. The program educates families on various ways to ensure the safety and continual positive development and growth of their children. There is no age limit to attend this free child-safety event providing free digital fingerprinting and photographs for children and their families. If you would like to participate, complete the online commitment form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Haley Grove at (319) 268-4111 or at haley@sipkids.com. 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. CNC 16th Biennial National Conference "Hispanics in America's Future", 5/17/12 - 5/18/12, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Downtown Miami. Participation to this two-day event is a must for business leaders, public policy stakeholders and community leaders alike. Attendees will hear from local, national and international experts and leaders. For more information and to register for the conference, visit the Cuban American National Council or call (305) 642-3484, ext. 133 to pay with a credit card. 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. 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 & EVENTSWorksite 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 OPPORTUNITIESAfter Care Aide - United Way of Miami-Dade, under the guidance of the lead teacher, provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Support the daily implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum under supervision in accordance to the guidelines established by UWMD and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and co-workers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position. Assist the responsible staff with all functions and responsibilities listed below. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Minimum of a High School Diploma; if less, must be approved by Vice President; and duties assigned and supervised according to experience. Please email resume to: jobs@unitedwaymiami.org or contact Monica Chirinos at (305) 646-7112.Clinical 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. Demonstration School, Educare Miami-Dade Teacher Assistant - United Way of Miami-Dade, support the teacher and co teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans, incorporating all components of the lesson plan, and leading large and small groups of children. Assist in coordinating and conducting developmental screenings, health services, and may involve family services, depending on the number of scheduled hours for the position, including family visits and participate in planning, training, and parent meetings. A high school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting. Department of Children and Families - 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida). Please email resume to: jobs@unitedwaymiami.org or contact Monica Chirinos at (305) 646-7112. Demonstration School Master Teacher - United Way of Miami-Dade, will provide reflective supervision, coach and mentor the teacher to ensure the implementation of the education program reflects the United Way's philosophy and curriculum; promote and support professional development of the education staff. Will coach and mentor educational staff to identify and achieve professional development goals. Assumes responsibility of Demonstration School Director during the Director's absences. Plans and coordinates the center's education program for children 0-3 or 3-5 in conjunction wit the Demonstration School Director. 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. Demonstration School Teacher - United Way of Miami-Dade, will be the Lead Teacher in conjunction with the Demonstration School Principal and will be responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of the center's education program for children ages 0-3 or 3-5. Ensuring that the mandates for federal, state and local licensing are met and the agency?s philosophy and curriculum are implemented along with United Way model's core features. The Lead Teacher reports directly to the Center for Excellence Education Director and Demonstration School Director. The classroom teacher, co-teacher, assistant teacher, volunteers and interns report to the Lead 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. 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. Maternal Care Advisor - Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) - this full-time position with the MomCare Program facilitates access to prenatal care for pregnant women on Medicaid. Requirements include: bachelor's degree in social services, health education or related field with a minimum of one year experience preferred. Knowledge of Miami-Dade County geographic service area with local travel involved; must have reliable transportation. Heavy phone work involved, therefore excellent telephone communication skills required. Bilingual English/Creole or English/Spanish preferred. To apply for any position, please send cover letter, salary history and resume to infojobs@hscmd.org or fax (305) 541-0213 to the attention of Director of Education & Training. Please put the position title in the subject line of any electronic submission. Middle School Coordinator - Overtown Youth Center is responsible for providing case management services to students, assist teachers in classrooms during school hours, and coordinate meetings with teachers and homework assistance, along with various activities during the after-school component. For more information, call (305) 349-1204 or email nicole.mcmillan@overtownyouth.org. Program Manager - The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HSCMD outreach programs. This position ensures that program practices are consistent with established standards, procedures and contract requirements.This individual monitors services and service delivery to community organizations, healthcare professionals and other related stakeholders. Master's degree in social services or related field, with a minimum of five years experience preferred. Local travel involved; must have reliable transportation. Excellent communication skills required. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. To apply for any position, please send cover letter, salary history and resume to infojobs@hscmd.org or fax (305) 541-0213, to the attention of Director of Education & Training. Please put the position title in the subject line of any electronic submission. Program Specialist - Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) will be working with the MomCare Program facilitates access to prenatal care for pregnant women on Medicaid, including outreach to prenatal care providers and community stakeholders. Master's degree in social services or related field with a minimum of two years experience preferred. Familiarity with social services in the field of maternal, infant and child health and Medicaid is a must. Local travel involved; must have reliable transportation. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Computer literacy is a must. To apply for any position, please send cover letter, salary history and resume to infojobs@hscmd.org or fax (305) 541-0213 to the attention of Director of Education & Training. Please put the position title in the subject line of any electronic submission. 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. Service Learning Liaison (Ft Temporary) - Switchboard of Miami, will serve as a liaison between community agencies and school faculty by establishing and maintaining contact with the agency directors and appropriate staff. The Service Learning Liaison will explore opportunities for student service learning experiences at a variety of community agencies and will develop and lead meetings and workshops designed to assist community partners to become more effective at facilitating service learning experiences for students from varied backgrounds. Must be independent and self-motivated, have knowledge and understanding of service-learning as a teaching methodology. College degree in education, social services or related area required or recommented. Submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Carolyn Broughton, human resources director via fax at (305) 377-2269 or email to cbroughton@switchboardmiami.org. For more information, visit Switchboard of Miami. Specialist II, Webmaster - United Way of Miami-Dade, responsible for coordinating and managing UWMD?s, CFE, and CFS web sites and social networking properties. This includes updating content, tracking information, building web pages with text and imagery in a variety of styles. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to field. A combination of education and/or relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements. Please email resume to: jobs@unitedwaymiami.org or contact Monica Chirinos at (305) 646-7112. 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 OPPORTUNITIESFriends of CFCE Night-Volunteer Networking Event - The Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE), 4/26/12 from 6 - 8:00 pm at CFCE, 1825 NW 167 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Refreshments will be served in the Grand conference room. Your involvement in our efforts is vital for the future of our children. Please rsvp with Ingrid Stuart at IStuart@cfecinc.org or call (305) 474-1737.MDC 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 OPPORTUNITIESComcast Internet Essentials - As the nation's largest Internet service provider, Comcast is spearheading an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption experiment. Available to families with children who receive a free school lunch as part of their enrollment in the National School Lunch Program in more than 4,000 school districts in 39 states, plus the District of Columbia, the goal of Internet Essentials (IE) is to help close the digital divide and ensure more Americans benefit from all the Internet has to offer. IE participants will receive low-cost Internet for $9.95 a month (plus applicable taxes); no price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees; a voucher redeemable to purchase a low-cost computer ($149.99 + tax) given at initial enrollment; and access to free digital literacy training in print, online or in-person. The service also includes free Norton? Security Suite online safety software valued at $160. Register at Comcast Internet Essentials and order IE materials for your sites or mailings, order brochures and posters for distribution. For educators or community-based program leaders, our partners' webpage. Parents looking to enroll in the program, call (855) 846-8376 or in Spanish, call (855) 765-6995.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? 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