Staff Education and Training Unit (SETU) Services
The DHHS Staff Education and Training Unit (SETU) is contained within Workforce Development out of the DHHS Commissioner's Office. SETU exists to develop, deliver and support the required training and professional development needs of staff across all Program Offices within DHHS.
Forms
Training Registrations
The trainings offered below require registration. Click on the class link to view a description of the training and to complete a registration form.
*Class titles listed in brown and prefaced by an asterisk are multi-day classes.
DHHS Weekly Wellness Workshops from StrengthenME
StrengthenME, a program from the Maine Office of Behavioral Health, has ongoing wellness opportunities available exclusively to DHHS staff to help manage stress. The purpose of these half-hour sessions hosted twice every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30 and 12:30-1:00 is to provide regular wellness, stress management, and resiliency-building practice opportunities and resources.
| Date | Class |
|---|---|
| 5/1 | Finding Peace During Difficult Times |
| 5/8 | Overcome Procrastination |
| 5/15 | People Pleasing |
| 5/22 | Cultivating Creativity |
| 5/29 | Taking Constructive Criticism |
| 6/5 | Breathe Your Way to Better Health |
| 6/12 | Speaking Up for Yourself |
| 6/19 | StoryTime: Shifting Perspectives |
| 6/26 | Muscle Tension and Relaxation |
Register here: DHHS Weekly Wellness Workshops (office.com)
| Date | Time | Class | Class ID | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Respectful Workplace | 250502 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 250503 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 4, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Making Meaning | 250605 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Uncomfortable Conversations | 250606 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM | *Building and Maintaining Relationships | 250607 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 9, 2024 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 250505 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250506 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250608 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 7, 2024 | 9:00 AM | Youth Substance Use Disorder Services and Supports Training | 250507 | Zoom |
| May 1, 2024 | *Performance Leadership Certificate | 250508 | Microsoft Teams | |
| June 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250609 | Microsoft Teams |
| August 14, 2024 | 9:00 AM | Understanding Interpersonal Needs | 250803 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 4, 2024 | 1:00 PM | Understanding Interpersonal Needs | 251203 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM | *Building and Maintaining Work Relationships | 250902 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 16, 2024 | 1:00 PM | You and Your Personality | 251002 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 6, 2024 | 9:00 AM | You and Your Personality | 251204 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 24, 2024 | 11:00 AM | *Gifts of Imperfection Book Club | 250610 | Microsoft Teams |
| July 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250703 | Microsoft Teams |
| August 20, 2024 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250805 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 250903 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 251003 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 251102 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 251205 | Microsoft Teams |
Certificate Programs
SETU facilitates two professional development opportunities through certificate programs. These are comprehensive professional development activities involving a small cohort of participants who receive training, group facilitation services, evaluation of work products and goal planning for further professional development. Audiences for these certificates include supervisors/managers and any DHHS employee.
Online Trainings
Required Training for all DHHS Employees
DHHS New Employee Orientation - This is a required session for all new DHHS employees. This one -day program includes information on the Department, defines the expectations and responsibilities of your role, and the major initiatives of DHHS. Enrollment is completed by the DHHS Staff Education and Training Unit.
Managing in State Government - The Managing in State Government Program is designed to introduce new supervisors to policies and procedures of the State, tools and resources available to help you succeed and to guide your employees' performance, and a sharing of best practices with your peers.
DHHS Workforce Development Training Resources
SETU has a repository of topics pertinent to DHHS staff. These topics are short focused videos of processes and topics specifically targeted for new employees and management staff. Free live and recorded webinar resources from various providers can be assessed on the SETU website as well.
