Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine as well as their families depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential.

We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services thanks to this program, and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace.

Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in blood-borne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

The main responsibility of a notary is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents and, in Maine, to perform marriage ceremonies. Study the office's history as well as its responsibilities, qualifications and record-keeping requirements. You must live in ME or be a NH resident regularly employed or with a business/trade in Maine. Leave with the test completed and a plan in place for turning in your paperwork. A notary license is $50 and valid for seven years.

Bethany Mulkern has been a notary public since May 2019 and has performed various notarial duties, including weddings. As a result, she is well-versed in all aspects of the role of a notary public and has a great deal of enthusiasm about the subject matter, which she's excited to share with her students!