CORE VALUES AND OBJECTIVES

Core Values

· Respect

· Genuineness

· Empathy

· Professionalism

Values… We believe: 

• Every child has the right to be free from abuse and neglect

• Every child has the right to appropriate care and a permanent home

• The best place for children to grow up is with their own families

• Children and older youth have the right to permanent and lifelong connections

• Parents have the primary responsibility for the care and safety of their children

• Personal accountability for outcomes, including one’s own growth and development

• Every person has value, worth and dignity 

Parallel Process “The act of genuine collaboration on all levels through consistent modeling of respect and empathy to ensure professional communication and partnerships between DCS, children, families, providers, stakeholders, and communities.”

Attendance/Punctuality:

Schedules clients in a timely manner in light of DCS contractual agreements/service standard(s), provides advance notice of absence and secures coverage for families.

Communication Skills:

Written and oral communications are clear, organized and effective under DCS Service Standards and State Reporting Forms.  Mentee listens and comprehends well.

Judgement/Decision-Making:

Makes thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions; exercises good judgement, resourcefulness and creativity in problem solving.

Initiative/Flexibility:

Demonstrates initiative, often seeking out additional responsibility; identifies problems and solutions; thrives on new challenges and adjusts to unexpected changes as neeeded under DCS contractual agreements and service standards.  Demonstrates culturally diverse understanding and implementation.

Knowledge of Position:

Possesses required skills, knowledge, and abilities to competently perform contractual role under DCS contractual agreements  and service standard(s).

Training/Development: Mentor's Input for any Training/Skill Building

Ways for Mentee to strengthen performance and keep up with new developments in field of work.