December 27, 2023

Request for Proposal

The Ocean State Trauma Informed Community Coalition (OSTICC) is seeking a consultant to assist OSTICC with the increasing the knowledge and utilization of Trauma-Informed Principles and Activities by: researching trauma informed principles, hosting meetings and conferences, coordinating trainings, and directing trauma-informed activities as listed below. This project will run through September 30, 2024 with the potential for an extension.

OSTICC’s mission is to The Ocean State Trauma-Informed Community Coalition’s mission is to look through a “trauma informed lens” to seek the root causes of our most challenging issues within our communities and develop a collaborative of community stakeholders to provide the vision, organization, training, and leadership to actively promote an understanding of trauma informed approaches, build resiliency and create a more welcoming community across the State of Rhode Island.

OSTICC requires the following services:

  • Organize, host, and run meetings to engage and grow members. Develop and nurture connections in the statewide and national community.
  • Identify needs in the community. Develop strategies to expand training on trauma and resilience. Coordinate and provide trainings on trauma and resilience.
  • Advocate for issues important to the goals of a trauma informed community, including communicating with policy makers and legislators. Attend local events to raise awareness and provide outreach.
  • Provide outreach activities, including, managing a website and creating and distributing materials, and hosting and attending events.
  • Developing strategies to expand trauma informed training statewide.
  • Grow and managing volunteers and others to staff events run by OSTICC.
  • Manage a budget and bank account in conjunction with the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC).
  • Maintain regular communications with RIDDC.
  • Identify and pursue additional sources of funding to further the goals of OSTICC, particularly grants and fundraising.
  • Collect data and file reports for any grants

Qualities important to OSTICC:

  • Dedication to the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
  • Organizational and communication skills.
  • Grant Writing/Fundraising

Information Requested:

  • A short summary of qualifications and approach to working with OSTICC
  • Resume or CV
  • References may be requested at a later date.

All submissions must be received by OSTICC via email at membership@OSTICC.org or by mail at RIDDC, 400 Bald Hill Rd Suite 515, Warwick, RI, or in person at the same address no later than 4:00 PM on January 15, 2023

Please call Wil Beaudoin at (401) 556-5251 or email (membership@OSTICC.org) with any questions regarding this RFP.

This is a part-time position (10 hours per week). Salary between $40 and $50 per hour based on experience and skills of the contractor.

We look forward to receiving your proposal.