Requirements
The following requirements must be satisified to become a Certified Respite Provider:

 

Two (2) Current Personal References
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CPR/First Aid Certification  Click Here for website links to training locations
Acceptable Background Checks
(DHHS, Maine DMV and Maine State Bureau of Investigation)
Will be initiated during the Agency Meeting
30 Hours of child-related education or equivalent:  Behavioral Specialist I Certification

(or)
Behavioral Health Professional Certification

(or)
Acceptable combination of child-related formal training, seminar hours and academic courses

(or)
Completion of and passing grade on Respite Certification Test

Completed Federal W9 Form
(Independent Contractor)
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Signed Vendor Agreement Will be initiated during the Agency Meeting

 

 

Funding for this program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services

It is explicitly understood by all parties that the Provider or Vendor is an independent contractor only and not an employee of Woodfords, the Children’s Center, UCP or DHHS