MDOA 26-01 Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) Program Consultant

The Maryland Department of Aging is seeking a consultant to create and deliver resources for the Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) program. The consultant will review existing analyses and recommendations, synthesize collected information, identify opportunities to design program policies, create a roadmap and workflow, and develop initial drafts of notice of grant funding opportunities. The goal of the project is to launch the SOAR program during State Fiscal Year 2027 and improve access to person-centered supportive services for adults living in community-based settings. Key tasks include: • Reviewing existing analyses and recommendations • Synthesizing collected information around evidence-informed best practices • Identifying opportunities to design program policies and structure • Creating a roadmap and workflow to guide program design and implementation • Developing initial drafts of notice of grant funding opportunities The consultant will be expected to incorporate findings from the 2024-2025 LTSS Rebalancing Technical Assistance and be informed by the initial SOAR Stakeholder Workgroup Report and Recommendations.