CaRES Mentor RFQQ
We are so glad you are interested in supporting kinship caregivers and community foster parents. This page includes a brief overview of the CaRES Mentor position. Find the full document here, or En Español. CaRES Mentor applications can be submitted through the WEBS portal.
For questions, reach out to AllianceCaRES@uw.edu or 206-221-4913.
CaRES Mentor Role
CaRES Mentor Responsibilities:
- Call caregivers in their region at key times (i.e. at the time of licensure, at the time of first placement, etc.) to offer support and resources
- Follow-up with resources and answers to specific questions as requested by caregivers, assigned by Alliance CaRES, or referred by DCYF staff
- Follow-up with assigned caregivers as needed to ensure ongoing and personal support
- Have the opportunity to facilitate CaRES Topic Support Groups (TSGs)
- Work 10-25 hours per month on a flexible schedule
- One mandatory team meeting per month (1 ½ hours)
- Other work is daytime, evening, and weekend as determined by the mentor
Alliance CaRES provides:
- A statewide resource list
- Ongoing resource information and connections
- Training on the data management tools
- Dedicated Microsoft Outlook email & shared Zoom access
- Training and onboarding for all Alliance CaRES policies and procedures
- Ongoing monthly opportunity for check-in/training/coordination with the CaRES Mentor team.
How to Apply
CaRES Mentor Qualifications:
- Current licensed WA state caregiver
- No founded allegations with a license in good standing
- Certificate of completion for CCT (Can be completed post-hiring)
- 5 or more years of experience as a foster caregiver
- Deeply connected to their local foster care community
- Knowledgeable about their local foster care resources and supports
- Knowledgeable about common DCYF policies and procedures for relative (kin) caregivers and licensed foster parents
- Basic WACs, the various DCYF roles, and caregiver expectations
- Positive, solution-oriented, and a willing DCYF partner
Required Application Materials:
- A copy of your current foster care license & CCT certificate (or CCT progress)
- 2 references (related to your local foster care community connections)
- Completed criteria checklist on page 3 of the mentor RFQQ
- A brief response to an email prompt page 4 of the mentor RFQQ
Start your application by creating an applicant account in the WEBS portal.
