SACU DEI Consultant

Background
The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Department of Human Services, the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (Agency), is issuing this Intermediate Procurement for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant for The Stabilization and Crisis Unit. The Agency anticipates the award of one Contract from this solicitation. The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be approximately one year with options to renew up to a maximum of three years if funding is made available.

Work Details
The Successful Proposer will Facilitate the SACU Diversity Awareness Initiative (DAI) Committee. Facilitation activities include:
- Recruitment of committee members from across SACU staff
- Implement engagement strategies to increase participation in committee activities
- Develop regular schedule of monthly meeting agendas containing DEI topics to facilitate group discussion
- Develop curriculum and measurable goals for committee activities throughout the Contract term
- Research and implement a DEI training program for SACU employee and manager education
- Review the current written policies, procedures, training curriculum, and communication guidelines of SACU to identify areas where DEI supports can be improved
- Provide consultation to SACU leadership on how to incorporate DEI principles throughout SACU and how to maintain the effectiveness of the DAI committee after the Contract term ends.

Period of Performance
The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be approximately one year with options to renew up to a maximum of three years if funding is made available.

Place of Performance
The Stabilization and Crisis Unit operates 20 group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene, serving up to 95 adults and children.