In order to be eligible as a mentee you must:
Qualifications
- Be an OCA member
- Have working knowledge of CCO standards of practice
- Have an understanding of and commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality
Skills
- Display a commitment to expanding your capabilities
- Show openness to new ideas and approaches to practice
- Be able to accept feedback and act upon it
- Have focus on achieving desired professional results
- Effectively be able to communicate and work collaboratively with others
- Be aware of when to ask for help and have a positive attitude
- Show a sense of personal responsibility and commitment
Expectations
- Be willing to apply learnings within your own career
- Effectively communicate objectives and goals with your mentor
- Ask for feedback throughout the mentorship process to focus on achieving expectations
- Take responsibility with the mentorship process
- Be willing and able to meet at a minimum once a month with a six month commitment
- Understand that sharing personal/confidential information outside of the Mentorship Program is strictly prohibited.