Part Time Field Interviewer, National Survey on Drug Use and Health- Meridian, MS

Company: RTI International
Location: Meridian
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Part-time work paying $13.12 per hour plus $4.54 Health & Welfare benefit, a total of $17.66 per hour!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.This position on the NSDUH project offers:A virtual, paid trainingPaid mileage for traveling to selected householdsAccess to 401(k) planOpportunity to work on a project that collects data to support planning for prevention and treatment programs that serve your communityCertified bilingual interviewers will be paid an additional $0.50 per hourFor more information about this position, watch this informative video: NSDUH - Employment Opportunities ().Location Requirements:MERIDIAN, MSThis 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. As a Part-Time Field Interviewer, you will interact with others and approach selected households without a prior appointment. You must be able to commit to working weekday evenings and weekend hours (both Saturday and Sunday) without exception. On occasion, daytime work on weekdays may also be necessary.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. Qualified candidates MUST be able to work when respondents are available and be comfortable working a consistent, varied schedule to accommodate project needs.Field Interviewers are responsible for:Making in-person contact with selected households to discuss the study, answer questions and obtain participationCollecting confidential information and administering the NSDUH interviewWorking a fluid schedule of approximately 20-25 hours a week, mostly evenings and weekends (both Saturday and Sunday), when work is availableIndependently 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, and/or completing a health pledge. All safety supplies required for use on the project will be provided by RTI.Minimum Required Qualifications:High school diploma or GED.Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment.Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening, and 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.Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on a weekly and regular basis.Able to keep project information confidential.Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:Positive, 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 proficiencyAvailability for overnight travel preferredPay Rate:This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). Hourly wage will be determined based on the county in which work is being performed. The pay rate for Lauderdale County, Mississippi is $13.12/hour. In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.54 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.Apply here to begin the conversation about this position. Interviews are ongoing, and the position will begin in May, June and Auguest.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 .At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, and life insurance access to retirement savings programs such as a 401(k) plan and a health savings account, financial assistance with infertility treatments, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.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 households; 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 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.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

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