Training

General Training Procedures

1. Each mentor and mentee must attend a two-hour training session prior to being matched as well as at least two in-service training sessions per year of involvement in the C. J. Smith Mentoring Program, the latter being offered to each group at least quarterly.

2. The program coordinator has the lead role in managing training session logistics, developing curriculums and training materials, facilitating the session, and processing the training evaluation forms. Sessions should be conducted by program staff along with outside experts, and mentors and mentees currently in the program.

3. Training evaluations forms will be distributed and collected following all training sessions.

4. A training manual and supporting materials will be developed and maintained separately from the policy and procedure manual by the program coordinator. Training materials will be reviewed and updated based upon program and training evaluation feedback at least semi-annually.

Initial Training Session

1. After potential mentors and mentees have completed the screening process and been accepted to participate in the program, the coordinator will notify them of the next training times and schedule them to attend a training session. Two days prior to the training, the coordinator will call to remind participants about the training.

2. Basic mentor and mentee training sessions will be held once a month alternating between the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m.

3. Participants must complete the Training Completion Forms, which will be added to the right side of their case files.