2005 S Personnel - Agreement for Consulting Services for OPC Director Search

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3 Attachment Memorandum of Agreement Between Orange County and Developmental Management Associates This is an agreement between Orange County, North Carolina (the County) and Developmental Management Associates (the consultant) to provide consulting services as noted below in the candidate assessment and selection process for the LME Program Director/OPC Area Director. A. Design Of The Assessment Process ($5,000) The consultant will design a candidate assessment process that will be based on a job analysis that will identify relevant exercises and rating criteria (knowledge and skills) as follows: Job Analysis The consultant will facilitate and perform a job analysis in focus groups with the following groups: • LME Board Members, OPC Area Board Members, Orange County Manager, Person County Manager, Chatham County Manager • OPC employees (up to 10) • Mental health service providers (up to 10) • Consumer and family services representatives (up to 10) Each focus group session will require about two hours. Each -focus group will be asked questions about challenges OPC the agency during this critical transition state and the most important tasks and skills required for the position of Director. Secondly, during this job analysis the consultant will provide training on the hiring process to all of the board members. This training will enable all board members to understand and prepare for the process. Creating Exercises and Rating Criteria The consultant will premise the design of the assessment process on the findings of the focus group sessions and in consultation with the Search Committee. The specific exercises will include a panel interview and, potentially, skill-based demonstrations of proficiency in other critical areas, such as budgeting, program analysis, oral presentation, and group facilitation skills. The proposed exercises will be based on the key issues and tasks, and the criteria will reflect the key skills and knowledge requirements targeted by the focus groups. The consultant will provide an overview of the design and administration of the hiring process during the focus groups to ensure that all stakeholders understand and can support the process. He will design the assessment process collaboratively with the Search Committee.