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Mentor Class Agenda

Mentor Training Agenda

Location:
DuPage African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
4300 Yackley Ave.
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-9800
www.dupageamec.org

Saturday, September 28th 
8:45 - 9:00 AM SIGN IN / Coffee
9:00 - 9:20 AM Welcome
  • Greeting
  • Housekeeping
  • Review of day’s proceedings
  • How to use training manuals/client packet information
  • Confidentiality
9:20 - 10:20 AM

Bridge Service Team

  • Role of Education Coordinator/Information on Homelessness
  • Intake, Interview and Referral Process
  • Role of Case Manager/Contracts/First Steps
  • Role of Employment Director
10:20 - 10:30 AM BREAK
10:30 - 10:45 AM Mentor Model
10:45 - 11:15 AM The Role of Mentors and Expectations about Mentoring
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Mentor Panel

12:00 - 12:30 PM LUNCH ( provided on-site by Bridge )
12:15 - 1:15 PM Listening and Communication Skill Development
1:15 - 2:00PM Goal Setting
2:00 - 2:15 PM

Wrap Up /Distribute Evaluation for Week One / Overview of Next Week

  • Overview of next training date

Saturday, October 12th

8:45 - 9:00 AM SIGN IN / Coffee
9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome
  • Greeting
  • Housekeeping
  • Review of day’s proceedings
9:05 - 9:35 AM Client Issues - How to Help
9:35 - 10:20 AM Understanding Credit Reports
10:20 - 10:30 AM BREAK
10:30 - 11:30 AM

Money Management

  • Homework Review
  • Budgeting
  • Strategies of what to do when there is not enough money
  • Working on debt and saving money
11:30 - 12:00 PM Client Panel
12:00 - 12:30PM LUNCH (provided on-site by Bridge)
12:30 - 1:15PM Debt Repayment Strategies
1:15 - 2:00PM Exit planning strategies/Options for families leaving transitional housing
2:00 - 2:30 PM Distribute Evaluation for Week Two, Wrap Up, Closing Ceremony

Register online for Mentor Training.  If you have additional questions, please email susan.pearson@bridgecommunities.org.