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Field Interviewer

Location:	Northeastern Montana , Valley, Montana, USA
Job Type:	Part-time
Posted:	14th Oct 2010
Closing Date:	1st Jan 2010
Posted By:	Headway Corporate Resources
Details:
Field Interviewer On behalf of Research Triangle Institute, Headway Corporate Resources is currently seeking Field Interviewers for a study in the Medford, OR ( Northeastern Montana and near Williston, ND) areas. Position Summary: This is a part time position offering an average of 20-25 hours per week. Field Interviewers will be responsible for traveling to participant’s homes in an assigned area and conducting research interviews with randomly selected participants using a laptop computer provided by RTI. Because the hours are flexible this position is a great fit for someone that is looking for a part time flexible position as there will be periods of down time throughout the study. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and must be willing to travel locally! There will be a 7 day overnight training required for this position from January 20 -28, 2011(travel expenses, meals, and lodging, will be covered by RTI). Please note that January 20th and 28th are travel days. The location of this training is to be determined. The Field Interviewer (FI) for NSDUH will be Responsible for: • In-person screening/interviewing of selected households with the sample distributed over the four calendar quarters. • Proper administration of a computer-assisted interview (CAI), approximately one hour in length, to selected individuals throughout the four quarters of the data collection period. Training Requirements for FIs: • For FIs who are new to the project: Attend and successfully complete an FI project training session scheduled to last 7 days. Additionally, participate in on-the-job training with a mentor or Field Supervisor (FS), as needed. •For FIs who are NSDUH veterans: Successfully complete all components of the veteran FI project training program. •For Bilingual Spanish-speaking FIs (both new and veteran): Successfully complete all components of the bilingual training program. Requirements for Screening/Interviewing Activity: •Available to work approximately 20-25 non-travel hours per week to conduct screening/interviewing during field data collection periods. •Available and willing to work evening and weekend hours (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) as required by your specific assignments. •Must have effective communication skills through speech and listening, and fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking. •Must be able to read text from a computer screen (i.e. a laptop and handheld computer) and paper documents. •Perform field work according to expectations defined in the general FI Job Description (Major Requirements and Physical Demands), completing the required number of interviews in the designated region(s) by the end of each quarterly field period. •Available for Field Observations by a member of the NSDUH management staff. •Prompt, reliable, and accurate reporting to FS. •Must have regular access to an analog phone line for data transmissions. •Assume responsibility for and carefully track all money used for cash incentive payments. •Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are involved in the assignment area. •Assume full and legal responsibility for use and care of computers, taking reasonable and appropriate steps to safeguard them against damage, loss, or theft, and returning all equipment at the conclusion of the NSDUH assignment or at the request of your supervisor.

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