Field Interviewer - Part-time
RTI International

Job Info

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• Traveling frequently to selected locations to update study participant's contact information
• Making in-person contact with selected respondents to obtain updated contact information
• Conducting phone data collection activities with adolescents and caregivers
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmitting data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
• Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives
• Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom

RTI International is seeking part-time field interviewers on a government sponsored research study called the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well Being (NSCAW). NSCAW is a national study of children who have had contact with the child welfare system or are at risk of abuse or neglect. This longitudinal study collects child and family-level data from children, their caregivers, and their caseworkers, and may take place in various locations including homes, agency offices, or group homes.

If you are interested in engaging people from diverse backgrounds, this may be the job for you. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a part-time career with a variable schedule that will allow you to work independently and not be stuck in an office.

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Must have personal cell phone or landline for business use
• Able to have a flexible schedule to collect data based on respondent's availability which may include daytime or evening hours Monday - Friday and weekends
• Able to travel within state to Orlando and Gainesville, FL

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally-diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
• Bilingual [English/Spanish] is preferred

• The data collection period is expected to be October 2024 through February 2025
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 15-20 hours per week when work is available.
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week.
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends; may include daytime hours to accommodate respondent schedules
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long

Field Interviewers are required to complete trainings which include:

• You must attend a virtual training from October 1, 2024, to October 3, 2024.
• To participate in this training, you must have access to reliable internet connection and available to participate without interruption.
• Successfully pass project required trainings
• Successfully complete a self-administered home study course prior to attending training
• Attendance at all trainings is mandatory

Work in Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville, FL

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