Part Time Field Locator

On behalf of Decision Information Resources, Headway is seeking Part –Time Field Locators to locate unresponsive study participants for the purpose of having them complete an online survey.  This is a part-time position requiring 15 – 30 hours a week, including evening and weekends throughout the greater Chicago area.  Pay for this position will be $17.00 per hour including pay for travel time and mileage reimbursement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locating unresponsive study participants by visiting their last known addresses, talking to their neighbors, and using other locating techniques
• Encouraging participants to complete an online survey
• Maintaining accurate records, frequent communication with supervisors, and adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Variable Schedule: Must be available to work predominantly afternoon, evenings, weekend hours and some mornings
• Background Check: Complete and pass a Criminal Background Check
• Technology: Comfortable with technology in order to input data daily using computer systems
• Work Environment: Willing to work in low-income and/or rural neighborhoods and comfortable with people from many different backgrounds 
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to come up with creative approaches in order to locate participants
• Personality: Friendly, approachable, confident, self-motivated
• Proven experience with Field Interviewing, Field Data Collection, Field Tracing, Field Tracking, Field Locating, or Canvassing

HOURS & PAY

• 15 - 30 hours/week
• Afternoon, evening and weekend hours are required
• Pay for this position will be $17.00 PER hour including travel time and mileage reimbursement

LOCATION

• Work will take place in the greater Chicago area

Headway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.