Survey Interviewer

Gastonia, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Heluna Health and RTI International seek one Survey Interviewer for a community-based research project involving data collection with people who use illicit opioids and stimulants in the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina including Gaston and Burke counties.

The Survey Interviewer will conduct quantitative data collection involving face-to-face survey interviews. Work will be conducted at the two community field sites in Gaston and Burke counties. Interviewer will be stationed at two locations and will travel between locations. The Interviewer will assist the Field Study Coordinator/Project Coordinator with activities related to follow-up and study retention.

This is a 100%-time position (40 hours per week) and benefitted. We are seeking a flexible and meticulous person with strong interpersonal and communication skills who is familiar with the principles of harm reduction and has experience working with vulnerable and stigmatized populations. Past work with the population of people who use illicit drugs is preferred.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this role is $25.00 per hour.

Wound Study

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct numerous structured survey interviews with research subjects
Operate computerized data collection program on a laptop computer
Assist Field Study Coordinator with set up and break down of field sites
Assist Field Study Coordinator with participant tracking for follow-up appointments
Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

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 use illicit drugs and/or people experiencing homelessness
Familiarity with the practices and principles of harm reduction
Experience using computerized data collection programs preferred
A valid North Carolina 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

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 be on time and punctual
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 two brick & mortar field site locations in the community. This position will require traveling to two different work locations; for example M/W at one location and T/TH at another. They are roughly 30 driving minutes from each other.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

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.

Heluna Health and RTI International seek one Survey Interviewer for a community-based research project involving data collection with people who use illicit opioids and stimulants in the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina including Gaston and Burke counties.The Survey Interviewer will conduc...