CaRES Mentor RFQQ

See below for a brief overview of the position, or view the full document here, En Español.

Alliance Mentor will:

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
Foster a collaborative effort between local foster care supports and the Alliance CaRES program.
- Attend events
- Share information between organizations
- Make introductions or connections when appropriate
Have the opportunity to facilitate CaRES support groups
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 & team zoom access
Training and onboarding for all CaRES policies and procedures
Ongoing monthly opportunity for check-in/training/coordination with the Mentor team.

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

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