The pay rate for this part-time position is $21 per hour based on experience and geographic location.
This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.98 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, as well as access to an employee discount program.
Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.
RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!
Field Interviewers are responsible for:
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.
Minimum Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates
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
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
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