1.5.2

Mentor Quick Reference Guide

Role and Responsibility:

The mentor will assist new hires in progressively building case practice knowledge and is expected to shadow the new hire as they complete key activities in a case.

The designated mentor must not have a caseload exceeding current caseload standards.

Take the time to carefully read the Transfer of Learning Guide.
Review the Experienced Worker (Mentor) PowerPoint presentation.
Initial meeting with Supervisor and New Hire to create/discuss the On the Job Training (OJT) plan.
Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding the new hire’s OJT experiences.
Be available to discuss issues and barriers related to successful child welfare practice with the new hire.
Offer shadowing opportunities whenever possible. (Refer to the Community Activity Guide for task to complete during shadowing).

LMS (Steps for locating Computer Based Training course within LMS):

In the search bar type, “Mentoring PSI New Hire”
Click Launch
Remember to take the 3-question quiz at the end

	1.5.2 Mentor Quick Reference Guide Role and Responsibility: The mentor will assist new hires in progressively building case practice knowledge and is expected to shadow the new hire as they complete key activities in a case. The designated mentor must not have a caseload exceeding current caseload standards. Take the time to carefully read the Transfer of Learning Guide. Review the Experienced Worker (Mentor) PowerPoint presentation. Initial meeting with Supervisor and New Hire to create/discuss the On the Job Training (OJT) plan. Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding the new hire’s OJT experiences. Be available to discuss issues and barriers related to successful child welfare practice with the new hire. Offer shadowing opportunities whenever possible. (Refer to the Community Activity Guide for task to complete during shadowing). LMS (Steps for locating Computer Based Training course within LMS): Sign in to the LMS: In the search bar type, “Mentoring PSI New Hire” Click Launch Remember to take the 3-question quiz at the end