ADVSD After Hours Consultants

Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services seeks to contract with up to five independent consultants to provide after-hours follow-up and response to calls received via the Helpline. The consultants will be responsible for helping ensure the safety of seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans outside of regular business hours. The contract term is 5 years, and the payment will be made on a fee-for-service basis, with an hourly rate to be set during contract negotiations. The consultants are required to have experience in client assessment and crisis intervention, knowledge of the local aging and disability services system, and the ability to communicate electronically with the County. Key aspects of the contract include: • Experience in client assessment and crisis intervention with vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities • Knowledge of the local aging and disability services system • Ability to communicate electronically with the County • Ability to provide services in a sustainable manner, with positive economic impacts for the community • Ability to work with diverse segments of the target population, including adults with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and their caregivers