Follow-Up Questions
Potentially Inappropriate VO's
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100
VO said he would like to go back to school to get his master's degree at some point.
What is...ask when he plans to do this, how much time it would take out of his schedule, would he quit his job or go to school in the evenings/weekends, etc
100
"VO stated he is a Boy Scout leader and "loves it" because he gets to teach the boys about outdoor activities. Does that on the weekends when he is not teaching high school. Since he is the PE teacher VO stated he is required to coach football. VO stated he "love those guys" (VO laughed) because they are always "horsing around'"
What is...Over-involvement
100
VO has been at her job for 2 yrs.
What is...use the actual dates (VO has been at her job since June 2012)
100
5. Do you anticipate any changes in your employment or work schedule in the next year or two? Do you have any plans to go back to school? (blank)
What is...answer all questions in the interview guide
100
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200
VO indicated that she is going to be laid off at the end of the year (Dec 2014).
What is...ask what VO plans to do, where she will be looking for work, if she can still meet with her mentee, etc
200
VO has MBA from Stanford. She decided to become a teacher though because that is her true passion.
What is...over-qualified for job position
200
VO MA stated that she called PS for reference twice but no one answered. She left v.msg.
What is...VO mother stated that she called PS for reference 2x but no one answered. She LVM.
200
VO stated she smoked a lot of pot in high school
What is...change "pot" to marijuana or quote the VO
200
(blank) drinks a week would make someone an alcoholic and not eligible to be a mentor.
What is...it depends on the situation
300
Reference stated that she is a teacher. Reference said that VO would sometimes help her out in her classroom during summer school for fun. Reference said it was a while ago. (VO did not mention this in the interview)
What is...ask VO about the potential VEY (all questions listed in the interview guide)
300
VO stated that she loves working with children because she can "see God's true love in their eyes." VO knows that children don't judge and love others for who they truly are.
What is...unrealistic expectations about children and/or talking about children in dramatic terms
300
ES felt VO was SO NICE!!!
What is...ES found VO to have a pleasant demeanor.
300
VO's references said she would be a great mentor. She has done some amazing things in her life.
What is...leave out "great" and/or actually quote the references. Use professional/less emotional words than great/amazing.
300
A basic requirement to be a mentor 2.0 volunteer
What is...a driver's license, college education (or equivalent), time availability, transportation, etc.
400
"VO stayed at Aunt’s house during week in Elementary school...cousins like siblings… when VO was there, she was molested by older cousins, more consistent the older VO got"
What is...ask about how long/how often abuse occurred, impact it had then/now, if she told anyone about abuse, how coped with abuse (etc)
400
VO said that she is a big kid at heart. She stated "You should see my house, I have so many board games, video games, craft tables and movies. And I don't even have kids!"
What is...interests/hobbies that children would be drawn to and/or home decorated with things that would interest children
400
All references for VO were completed and positive (except one was not done at time of assessment). VO gave a new phone number for her husband. One reference said VO "has two children that he takes wonderful care of and will be an amazing mentor."
What is..."she takes wonderful care of" (typo)
400
4. Tell me about a time you disagreed or had a recent conflict with someone and what you did to resolve the issue? Husband, stepson wanted to come home, lives in OKC, VO had no issue with it, husband had issue with it, wife hasn’t moved to OKC with him, husband wants to teach him to not stay here, be wife, resolved by talking about husband letting him handle own marriage.
What is...make sure interview guide is coherent and can be understood by someone who was not in the interview
400
The time frame in which a Criminal background check will report criminal offenses committed
What is...about 7-10 years depending on state, offense, etc.
500
VO stated that she has never had a significant romantic relationship, said that even though she is 35 she doesn't worry about it, she never wanted kids anyways....
What is...ask if VO would like to be in a romantic relationship, how come she thinks she never has been in one, what her ideas are on dating/marriage, etc
500
VO stated that he felt mentor2.0 would be a good fit for him since he communicates "better via email." He mentioned that he has met most of his friends online and spends about 4 hours a day chatting and playing online video games with them.
What is...lack of social relationships and/or inability to establish age-appropriate relationships
500
VO stated that she suffers from depression but has learned to cope with it through counseling and taking the medication Well buttrin.
What is...."taking Wellbutrin."
500
"One reference stated that the VO is "caring" and reference felt confident VO would be a good mentor."
What is...be sure to list information about all references in assessment (if they were positive and complete at time of assessment)
500
BBBS Lone Star Mission Statement
What is....To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
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