Students ages 8-11 learn how to determine safe/unsafe activities when staying home alone. Discuss information on how to get help in case of an emergency.

NEW ONLINE COMPONENT SHORTENS CLASSTIME-SAVES MONEY (if you don't have access to a reliable computer, SCAE has a flexible computer lab available to you.)

Class consists of 12 online modules and 7 hours of classroom time with instructor.  The online modules need to be completed before the classroom instruction.  

Work on-on-one with a child or adolescent with special needs within their home and community focusing on behaviors, social skills, personal and daily routines.  Become a key member of the in-home support program working independently with the child and cooperatively with a treatment team. Your schedule may be flexible allowing you to maintain a work/life balance.  Key qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent required, valid CPR Certification(*), valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle with current auto insurance, a positive attitude, high energy level and creativity.

Registration Deadline: January 14 at 8 p.m. (to register and provide proof of High School completion).  Register online, in person, or via check in the mail.  Proof of high school completion can be emailed to lblanchette@sanford.org or mailed/brought to 21 Bradeen Street, Suite 201, Springvale, ME 04083.  After payment and proof of high school completion is processed, you will receive instructions and log-in credentials for the 12 online modules which again need to be completed before your face-to-face sessions.

Classroom sessions: February 4 & 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

*If you need CPR certification, search "CPR" for coordinating times at sanfordlearns.org.

NEW ONLINE COMPONENT SHORTENS CLASSTIME-SAVES MONEY

(if you don't have access to a reliable computer, SCAE has a flexible computer lab available to you.)

Class consists of 12 online modules and 7 hours of classroom time with instructor.  The online modules need to be completed before the classroom instruction.  

Work on-on-one with a child or adolescent with special needs within their home and community focusing on behaviors, social skills, personal and daily routines.  Become a key member of the in-home support program working independently with the child and cooperatively with a treatment team. Your schedule may be flexible allowing you to maintain a work/life balance. 

Key qualifications: high school diploma/equivalency, valid CPR Certification(*), valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle with current auto insurance, a positive attitude, high energy level and creativity.

Deadline: January 14 at 8 p.m. to register and provide proof of High School completion.  Register online, in person, or via check in the mail.  Proof of high school completion can be emailed to lblanchette@sanford.org or mailed/brought to 21 Bradeen Street, Suite 201, Springvale, ME 04083.  After payment and proof of high school completion is processed, you will receive instructions and log-in credentials for the 12 online modules which again need to be completed before your face-to-face sessions.

Classroom sessions: February 9 & 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

*If you need CPR certification, search "CPR" for coordinating times at sanfordlearns.org.

This NEW blended online and in-person certification course teaches individuals how to provide in-home support to children (4 - 21 years of age) with intellectual/developmental delays, Autism, or major mental health diagnosis in their home and community – this class meets the state requirements for certification as a BHP for job placement.  High school diploma or equivalency is required to attend this BHP training.  CPR/First Aid is needed in conjunction with this course for certification.  See CPR dates above.  CPR cost is NOT included in the cost of this course.

Online portion and CPR must be completed before the Face-to-Face portion of the class.       

Online class session start dates:     1) Sept 5          2) Dec 3                                                                                                              

Face-to-face class is Saturday, 9am-4pm, Cost: $159                          Session Dates:                               1) Oct 6       2) Jan 19

Learn the ins and outs of this challenging career from someone who knows the career first hand! This course is 180 hours long with lecture, lab, and clinical experiences at two local nursing homes and the hospital. There are prerequisite reading and math assessments that need to be completed prior to enrolling which can be taken Monday-Wednesday from 9am -noon or Tuesday-Wednesday from 5pm-8pm. 

There is MANDATORY orientatio for this class on Tuesday, January 15th at 2:30pm.

This 40 hour course gets you ready to work in the health field distributing medication. Jobs are always available for this certification! Start working by summer! There is a prerequisite reading assessment that needs to be completed prior to enrolling. This can be taken any Monday- Thursday morning at 9 am or any Tuesday or Wednesday night at 5pm. 

Mandatory orientation for this class on Monday, February 25th at 2pm.

Need to recertify? Now you can do it closer to home. Spend a day refreshing your skills and leave with your recertification. Please note this class is for those who have their original 40 hour CRMA certification.

Each participant will complete the  World of Work Inventory. This assessment helps individuals evaluate what is important in their future work.  During the workshop, discussion will focus on how the information relates to career choices.  Labor statistics and alternatives to traditional college will also be discussed.