Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Mid-America Regional Council Department of Aging and Adult Services works to improve the health and quality of life of older adults in the Kansas City Region. This department of MARC is also a designated Area Agency on Aging for Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri. The Contractor will serve as an Assessor for MARC, assisting in administering surveys, measurement instruments, and other data collection methods. At times, scoring and interpretation of scientifically valid measurement instruments will be necessary. For some assessments, the development of a care plan and authorization of service units, according to MARC, state, and federal guidelines will be necessary. Flexibility in the Assessor role is emphasized so that the needs of MARC, the consumer, and Assessor can be met.