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ARISE Mentors Employee Expectations

Top 10 Things Expected from ARISE Mentors DSP/Employees

By M. Drew Stinson

  1. Have Absolute Honesty & Integrity.
  2. Have STRONG Professional Boundaries.
  3. Know How to not only “Give Respect” but also “Expect Respect” While Working with Individuals.
  4. Know the difference between Personal Values and Personal Preferences/Choices and how to put Personal Beliefs, Agendas & Preferences Aside and Just Support Individuals ARISE Mentors work with.
  5. Understand & Embrace what “Person Centered Goals” are and why they are so Vital to Individuals.
  6. Be Assertive (Not Aggressive, Passive Aggressive or Passive)
  7. Have Thick Skin; Understand how NOT to be Offended by things people say.
  8. Have a Creative Mindset; How to Assist Individuals in discovering various ways to achieve THEIR Life Goals.
  9. Understand how to be a Mentor & Teacher, not a “Buddy to Hang Out With”.
  10. Understand Today’s Technology and how to Access & Document Information on a Good-Working Mobile Device.

 

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