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RTI International · 3 days ago

Bilingual Field Interviewer - Part-time

Las Vegas, NV

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

RTI International is seeking part-time Bilingual Field Interviewers to work on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government-sponsored research study. The role involves contacting selected households to communicate the importance of participating in the study and conducting interviews to collect confidential information.

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Responsibilities

Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants

Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation

Performing proper administration of a computer-assisted interview, collecting confidential information, and administering standardized questionnaires to selected individuals

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

Approaching selected households without prior appointment

Working and driving after dark

Attending weekly scheduled calls with Field Supervisor

Adhering to a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times

Providing availability for field observations conducted by a member of client or RTI staff

Maintaining required system updates to project equipment and completion of administrative tasks

Qualification

Fluency in EnglishSpanishComputer skillsEffective communication skillsWork variable scheduleSelf-motivatedTime management skills

Required

Must possess High School Diploma or GED

Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening

Fluency in English and Spanish through reading, writing, and speaking

Available for entire training and data collection period

Able to successfully complete training

Must have a valid US 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

Maintain regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internet enabled device with a forward-facing camera (e.g. tablet, smartphone) and reliable internet connection for completion of all training courses and virtual attendance for all required meetings

Position involves physical demands of carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs. Physical effort includes supplies and equipment up to 13 pounds

Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments

Preferred

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of 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

Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area

Benefits

Health and Welfare stipend of $ 4.98 per hour

Pay for up to 10 holidays

Annual vacation time payout

Access to an employee discount program

Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable

A competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan)