Case Managers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Adults, American Sign Language (ASL) Skilled
Federal opportunity from Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 01, 2029.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-20-1067-MCD01-MCD01-43301
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 01, 2029, 12:00 AM UTC
Point of Contact
Agency & Office
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Description
MCDHH is developing a list of pre-qualified individuals for temporary assignments (less than 12 months) as Case Managers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults or children. American Sign Language skill at advanced intermediate level or above is REQUIRED. RFR (Attached File) describes other required and desired qualifications plus application procedure. Individual applicants, including those w/ disabilities, encouraged to apply.
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The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is developing a list of pre-qualified individuals for temporary case management assignments (less than 12 months) serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults and/or children. Advanced-intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) skill or above is explicitly required. This is positioned as an individual applicant opportunity (including applicants with disabilities encouraged to apply), with additional required/desired qualifications and the application procedure contained in the attached RFR. The response deadline shown is 2029-06-01.
Create an on-call/pre-qualified pool of ASL-skilled case managers who can be placed into temporary (sub-12-month) assignments supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations (adults and children), using an application process defined in the attached RFR.
- Individual practitioners who can document advanced-intermediate (or higher) ASL skill and have case management experience serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults and/or children.
- Candidates available for temporary assignments of less than 12 months and comfortable working as part of an on-call/pre-qualified pool for MCDHH.
- Review attached RFR for: required qualifications beyond ASL, desired qualifications, documentation, and application steps.
- Demonstrate ASL proficiency at advanced-intermediate level or above (per RFR instructions).
- Prepare individual applicant package for pre-qualification (resume/credentials, relevant case management experience with Deaf/Hard of Hearing populations, and any RFR-specified forms).
- Submit application per RFR procedure to be added to the pre-qualified list for temporary assignments (<12 months).
- All RFR-required applicant forms from the attached file(s).
- Resume/CV tailored to Deaf/Hard of Hearing case management (adult and/or child).
- Evidence of ASL proficiency meeting “advanced-intermediate or above” (as defined/accepted by the RFR).
- Any required licenses/certifications and proof of eligibility to perform case management (per RFR).
- References and/or work history demonstrating relevant population experience (as requested in the RFR).
- Submission confirmation that the application follows the procedure in the RFR (method, format, and any required signatures).
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- ASL skill at advanced-intermediate level or above is REQUIRED and should be explicitly evidenced in the submission in the way the RFR specifies.
- The opportunity is for temporary assignments less than 12 months; ensure availability aligns with this constraint.
- The notice states MCDHH is creating a pre-qualified list of individuals; confirm whether corporate entities are permitted or excluded by the RFR before bidding as a firm.
- Follow the exact application procedure described in the attached RFR (the notice indicates the RFR governs qualifications and submission steps).
- The notice does not provide rate structure details; use the RFR to determine whether pricing is required at application stage (e.g., hourly rates) or handled at assignment call-up.
- If rates are requested, consider a rate card that differentiates adult vs. child caseload complexity (only if the RFR asks for it) and aligns to temporary placement expectations (<12 months).
- Given the notice emphasizes pre-qualified individuals, teaming may be unnecessary or not allowed; confirm in the RFR.
- If permitted, consider partnerships for ASL assessment/testing or credential verification support only if the RFR requires formal proof processes.
- Key risk is failing to document ASL proficiency to the advanced-intermediate threshold in an acceptable format; rely on the RFR’s accepted evidence types.
- Scope ambiguity without reviewing attachments: additional required qualifications, background checks, and submission steps may be mandatory and are not included in the brief.
- Because this is a pre-qualified list for temporary assignments, selection may not guarantee work volume; ensure internal expectations align with an on-call pool model.
- What specific documentation does MCDHH accept as proof of ASL skill at advanced-intermediate level or above (e.g., certification/test, interview assessment, prior roles)?
- Are applications accepted from companies/consultancies, or only individual applicants?
- Is pricing (hourly rate) required for pre-qualification, or only when an assignment is offered?
- What is the anticipated process once pre-qualified (e.g., call-up frequency, matching criteria for adult vs. child cases)?
- Are there required background checks/clearances or minimum case management certifications/licenses beyond what is stated in the notice?
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- Contents of the attached RFR: full required/desired qualifications, submission method, and any required forms or proof standards
- Whether pricing/rates are required at the pre-qualification stage and what the payment structure is
- Eligibility rules on individual vs. company applicants and any contracting vehicle details
- Place of performance and expected work mode (in-person/remote/hybrid)
- Any background check, clearance, or licensing/certification requirements beyond ASL
- Evaluation/selection criteria and how the pre-qualified list will be used (call-up process, ranking, refresh cadence)
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