Looking for meaningful work?  Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders, and their families, and the need Downeast is great!

A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.  In just 40 hours, Woodfords' remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. 

You must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma (or equivalent) to become certified.  We are excited to connect the Ellsworth area with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program.  This is a hybrid course (a combination of online and in-person) with ongoing enrollment.

If you're interested, register here or call Ellsworth Adult Education at 207.664.7110 to schedule an enrollment interview and assessment.  We will support you as you make your way to a new career!

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is working behind the scenes to offer a menu of opportunities that meets the needs of most adults. The first step is to meet with one of our student advisors to assess your needs and consult about the best workshops to attend.   This is an in-person class.

Give us a call at 207.664.7110 to schedule an appointment.

If you are ready to make a change in your life by finding the right job or career for you, this offering will provide you with the resources, skills, knowledge and support to seek your fortune! 

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• take career assessments;
• explore job opportunities;
• identify the training or education required (and apply for those programs);
• prepare for jobs by writing resumes and participating in informational and mock interviews, and completing paper and online job applications; and
• strengthen communication and other foundation skills you need to reach your goals. 

You will work with a veteran instructor to design your own individualized program.  This is an in-person class.

Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.