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Mentor Contract

As a Mentor in the FOCUS program, I agree to the following:

  1. I am prepared to participate in the FOCUS mentor training as described in the Mentor Application.
  2. I am prepared to make a commitment of at least 12 months to this match.
  3. I am prepared to make a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week for mentee visits.
  4. If I am able, I will attend hearings and spend  more time with my mentee at critical times.
  5. I commit not to act either as a therapist or religious counselor, but to refer clients to others for these needs, understanding that this is not FOCUS’ purview. I will sign and respect the FOCUS Client Confidentiality Agreement.
  6. I agree to the following responsibilities:
    • Help the offender make the transition back into society.
    • Protect the well-being of the offender.
    • Identify resources available to the offender.
    • Make contact with all involved agencies representatives, if appropriate.
    • Act as a consistent, caring reference point.
  7. I will submit a Weekly Mentor Report after each visit and a bimonthly Life Skills Matrix survey (both on an internet site). I am prepared to communicate on a regular basis with my Mentor Advisor and FOCUS staff in person, by phone or by email, as the situation requires.
  8. I am prepared to share all information in the case with FOCUS. I understand that my reports are the property of FOCUS and that the confidentiality of the mentee and myself will be strictly kept.
  9. ( add points as in #6) I commit to upholding the safety of myself and FOCUS by:
    • refraining from any physical contact with the client which could be open to misinterpretation (pat on arm or back, hand shake permitted).
    • not sharing alcohol or drugs with the client.
    • not sharing my last name or any personal information with my mentee.
    • not sharing any personal or contact information about the FOCUS office and staff, with the exclusion that at certain times you may have to give out the office phone number.
  10. I will abide by all the FOCUS, Jail and Probation Department guidelines.

I have read and agree to the above conditions and procedures.

Mentor signature: __________________ Date __________________

Printed name: __________________

Contact information:
Phone: hm __________________ wk __________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________