Field Interviewer - NSDUH
Company: RTI International
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
NOW ALSO OFFERING A $300 HIRING BONUS! This position falls under
the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). Hourly
wage will be determined based on the geographical area in which
your home is located. The pay rate for your location is $17.88 per
hour. In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of
$4.60 per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week. You
are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual
vacation time payout. Travel time and mileage is fully
reimbursable.Field Interviewers are responsible forMaking in-person
contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer
questions and obtain participationCollecting confidential
information and administering standardized questionnairesCollecting
data to support planning for prevention and treatment programs that
serve your communityInteracting with others and approach selected
households without a prior appointmentIndependently managing
administrative duties, including participating in conference calls
and completing online trainingsWhen working in the field, must be
willing to agree to any COVID-19-related protocols put in place by
RTI. These could include, among others, wearing face coverings or
respiratory protection, gloves, taking temperatures daily, social
distancing with survey respondents, getting vaccinated, and/or
completing a health pledge. All safety supplies required for use on
the project will be provided by RTI.RTI International is seeking
self-motivated and outgoing individuals to work on a
government-sponsored research study, the National Survey on Drug
Use and Health (NSDUH) as Part-Time Field Interviewers. This
important study provides up-to-date information on alcohol,
tobacco, and drug use, mental health and other health-related
issues in the United States. If you're interested in engaging
people from diverse backgrounds and passionate about the health and
well-being of your community, this may be the job for you. This is
an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a part-time,
long-term career with a variable schedule that allows you to work
independently and not be stuck in an office.For more information
about this position, watch this informative video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYxbrL39l40.Minimum Required
QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMust be at least 21 years
old at time of employmentPossess effective communication skills
through speech and listening, and fluency in English through
reading, writing, and speakingAvailable for entire training and
data collection periodAble to successfully complete trainingMust
have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile
available for business useAble to keep project information
confidential.Preferred Qualifications for Ideal CandidatesPositive,
self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from
culturally-diverse backgroundsEffective time, schedule, and
workload management skills to meet set deadlinesComputer skills,
namely email and internet proficiency The data collection period is
expected to begin June 2022On average, you will be needed
approximately 20 to 25 hours per week when work is available.The
majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and
weekends.Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at
least 4 hours long.A virtual, paid training, tentatively scheduled
for June 2022. Cheyenne and surrounding areaRTI International will
accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans
and other qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a
disability that affects the use of our online application system,
or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the
recruiting process due to a disability, please CLICK HERE for
information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.RTI
International is an independent, nonprofit research institute
dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to
answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary
approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and
laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We
believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to
deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and
businesses around the world. For more information, visit
www.rti.org.Physical and mental demands of this role include those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job, as outlined above. Examples
include: operating a computer, a phone, and other office machinery,
driving to selected locations; walking from car to household;
thinking, learning, and concentrating effectively and frequently
communicating with other people, both within RTI and outside of
RTI; frequently moving about inside and travel between households;
ability to handle the stress associated in meeting frequent,
multiple and tight deadlines;, ability to work a varied schedule,
including evening and weekend hours based on project needs;
consistent demonstration of mental stability and ability to have
regular, reliable and predictable attendance.Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job, per RTI procedure
4.2.1. For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US
Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the
E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against
discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can
be found at https://www.rti.org/careers. For San Francisco, CA USA
Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records. Further information is
available here.
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