SW-Research Interviewer - Xylazine Study
SW-Research Interviewer - Xylazine Study
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Job Description
Heluna Health and RTI International seek a Research Interviewer to conduct data collection for a community-based research project involving data collection with people who use illicit opioids and stimulants in the counties that comprise the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina including Gaston Catawba and Burke.
The Research Interviewer will conduct quantitative data collection involving face-to-face survey interviews and provide referrals to participants as needed. Work will be conducted at the three community field sites in Gaston Catawba and Burke counties. The Interviewer will assist the Project Coordinator with activities related to follow-up and study retention.
This is a 50%-time position (20 hours per week). We are seeking a flexible and detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills who is familiar with the principles of harm reduction and has experience working with vulnerable and stigmatized populations. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
RTI International 1143 Xylazine Study
The pay for this role is $20/hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct numerous structured survey interviews with research subjects
- Drive to different interview locations (fuel costs included)
- Operate computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer
- Assist Project Coordinator with monthly check-in appointments
- Assist Project Coordinator with set up and break down of field sites
- Assist Project Coordinator with participant tracking for follow-up appointments
- Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience please add preferred and required
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent
- One (1) year experience in collecting person-level data via face-to-face interviews
- One (1) year experience working with people who inject drugs and/or people experiencing homelessness
- Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction
- Experience using computerized data collection programs preferred
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
N/A
Other Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to be non-judgmental toward people who use drugs
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Ability to work with others in office and community settings
- Ability to multitask
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Occasionally
Walk Occasionally
Sit Frequently
Drive Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Crawl Kneel Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs.
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs.
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5 hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will primarily be conducted at brick & mortar locations in the community such as harm reduction programs or storefront locations
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities women veterans and disabled to apply.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.
Employment Type
Hourly
