Remote Best Practice Standards Researcher and Writer wanted | $70 to $100 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SOCIAL CURRENT

Deadline: 31 January 2025

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Best Practice Standards Researcher and Writer 

ABOUT SOCIAL CURRENT

A catalyst for change, Social Current is the premier partner and solutions provider to a diverse network of over 1,800 human and social service organizations and partners across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Collectively, these organizations serve more than 11 million individuals through the 12,000+ human service professionals they employ. Together with our network, we are activating the power of the social sector to effect the broader systemic change that is needed to achieve our vision of an equitable society where all people can thrive. We offer a range of innovative solutions including COA Accreditation, consultation, knowledge curation, learning collaboratives, networking, public policy advocacy and mobilization, and trainings. Our work is focused in six core integrated areas for impact and systemic change that include: Brain science, trauma-informed approaches; COA Accreditation; child, family, and community well-being; equity, diversity, and inclusion; government affairs and advocacy; and leadership and organizational development. Social Current’s mission is to advocate for and implement equitable solutions to society’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence. Our goal is to move toward upstream, integrated solutions that put equity and community at the center.

ABOUT COA ACCREDITATION

COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, has been an independent, nonprofit international accreditor for the full continuum of community based behavioral health care and social service organizations for over 40 years.

Accreditation provides an independent and objective verification against standards of best practice. Our staff and volunteer peer reviewers work closely with organizations to help them enhance and align practices with our standards. More than an evaluation, our process builds the knowledge and skills to engage in continuous improvement, adopt best practices, and achieve organizational excellence.

SCOPE OF WORK

The goal of this project is to develop COA Accreditation standards for public agency administration and management that will promote the effective and ethical delivery of social services in public agency systems. The selected contractor will be responsible for:

Research and Analysis

Investigating current best practices in public agency administration, focusing on areas such as program oversight, leadership development, community engagement, human resources, quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Facilitation and Collaboration

Gathering insights by engaging with and facilitating discussions among subject matter experts (e.g., agency leaders, policymakers, front-line staff) to ensure the standards are practical, grounded in field realities, and aligned with current trends in the public sector

Development of Standards

Producing evidence-based, field-informed, and user-friendly standards that guide state agencies in effective administrative practices and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery

Documentation

Maintaining comprehensive documentation of literature reviews, facilitated discussions with the field, and the standards writing process

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal contractor will have:

• Demonstrated expertise in research and technical writing, with the ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into actionable guidance

• Experience working within or supporting state agencies providing social services

• In-depth knowledge of public agency operations, including regulatory frameworks, program administration, and service delivery models

• Strong collaboration skills to effectively engage subject matter experts and synthesize diverse input into cohesive standards

• Excellent organizational and project management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables

• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and maintaining organized documentation

CONTRACT DETAILS

Tentative dates of major milestones for this project:

• Applications due: January 31, 2025

• Selection of Contractor: February 14, 2025

• Anticipated Commencement of Work: March 1, 2025

• Final Deliverables Due: On or before December 31, 2025

RATE

$70 to $100 per hour based on experience, 50-60 hours per month.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide the following in response to this Request for Qualifications:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing experience in public administration, social services, and/or standards development including specific examples of similar work or project experience

• Detailed work plan outlining key tasks, milestones, and timelines for project completion

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.social-current.org/

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