Subject Matter Experts (SME) Volunteer Application

IC&RC Subject Matter Expert (SME) Volunteer Application
THANK YOU!

IC&RC thanks you for your participation in our exam development processes. Your expertise is needed and greatly appreciated! Our certified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ensure that we produce legally defensible, psychometrically sound examinations. Providing your demographic information below helps ensure our processes include the perspectives of the diverse communities being served by our certified professionals.
Please review your information and requirements for volunteering prior to submitting. Your information will be reviewed by IC&RC staff and you will be contacted if you have been selected for the anticipated work. Note that volunteers will be selected at IC&RC staff discetion based on current needs. There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the exam development cycle and your contact information may be saved for consideration for future work.
Important Requirements
- SMEs must NOT have any affiliation with any other entity that oversees testing or exam development.
- Field Experience: SMEs must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a credentialed professional in the subject area relevant to the exam designation for which they are volunteering.
- SMEs will be required to sign an NDA prior to engaging in volunteer activities for IC&RC.
- SMEs must NOT be engaged as a trainer/educator for a program associated with an IC&RC credential during the duration of their volunteer service for IC&RC and for a designated time period after volunteer service, as specified in the NDA.
- SMEs must be in good professional standing, with no disciplinary actions, ethical violations, or certification/licensing issues in the last five (5) years.
- SMEs will be asked to provide:
  
  - An outline of their professional history, credentials, and relevant experience.
  - Proof of their credential and active status.
  - A signed statement affirming good standing and professional integrity.

Exam development activities:

ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	DURATION (MODE)	CE HOURS EARNED
Job Analysis 1	Survey built	In-person 2 Days	12-16
Job Analysis 2	Finalize new blueprint based on survey results	In-person 2 Days	12-16
Item writing	Write questions for the exam	In-person 2 Days	12-16
Item Review	Review items for exam	2, 4 hour meetings (Virtual)	8
Exam Form Review	Review of exam form prior to release	1, 3 hour meeting (Virtual)	3
Problem Item Notice (PIN) call	Review questions flagged for poor stats	1, 3 hour meeting (Virtual)	3
Standard Setting	Rank questions and set passing score for exam	2, 4 hour meetings (Virtual)	8

*Volunteers will be contacted regarding availability.

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Name

First NameLast Name
Which IC&RC Member Board are you affiliated with?
Please select the IC&RC Certification(s) that correspond(s) with your credential(s). Select all that apply. NOTE your state/jurisdiction's credential may use a different acronym than what is listed here.
Subject Matter Experts must have credentials that are current and be in good standing.
Which exam development activity are you interested in volunteering for (select all that apply)?
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Do you have an affiliation with NAADAC?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain.
Gender:
Description:
Race/Ethnicity:
Description:
Highest level of education completed:
What state/jurisdiction do you PRIMARILY work in?
What is the level of care you PRIMARILY provide?

Other
If you selected "other" above, please describe:
Characteristics of community you PRIMARILY serve (select all that apply):

Other
If you selected "other" above, please describe:
In your current professional role, the majority of your time is spent (select all that apply):

Other
If you answered "other" in the above question, please describe:
How many years have you been working as a credentialed professional in your designated area (ADC, AADC, PR, CS, PS, CCJP)?
Please provide any other relevant information specific to your background and experience that you think would be helpful for us to know.
Have you previously volunteered for IC&RC (select all that apply)?
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IC&RC Subject Matter Expert (SME) Volunteer Application

THANK YOU!

Important Requirements

Exam development activities:

ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION

DURATION (MODE)

CE HOURS EARNED