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Hours Part-time
Location Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York

About this job

On behalf of RTI International, Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers for the National Mental Health Study (NMHS). This study asks questions about mental health and other health related topics. Knowledge gained from this study will improve the ability to describe and understand mental health issues in the United States. It will also examine the frequency of a variety of mental illnesses as well as investigate connections between mental health problems and treatment. Part-Time Field Interviewers are mainly responsible for ensuring that field data collection activities are carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner, that the data collected are of the highest possible quality, and that all activities are conducted in a professional manner following established procedures.

As a Part-Time Field Interviewer (FI), you will…

  • Prepare for and conduct valid, high quality in-person screenings / interviews in compliance with all project protocols covered at training and documented in the project manual
  • Obtain cooperation of survey respondents by accurately and effectively answering questions and addressing concerns
  • Complete all project documents including electronic survey instruments, and all reporting forms
  • Adhere to project deadlines for completing interviews, reporting progress, and returning project materials and equipment
  • Maintain a professional, cooperative relationship with your supervisor and other project staff

Part-time Field Interviewer Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment
  • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
  • Able to successfully complete training
  • Reliable personal automobile available for business use
  • Regular access to a wireless internet connection in your home for data transmissions and required system updates to project equipment
  • Regular access to a computer and internet connection for completion of training courses
  • Assume responsibility for and carefully track all money used for cash incentives

Pay Rate
This position falls under the Services Contract Act (SCA). Hourly wage will be determined based on the county in which work is being performed. The pay rate for Bronx County, New York is $21.64/hour.

Training & Hours

  • Available to work approximately 20-25 hours per week to conduct screening / interviewing during the field data collection period
  • Available and willing to work primarily evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Available to spend at least 4 hours (not counting travel time) contacting selected households each visit to the field as determined by time in the data collection field period
  • Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area

All Part-Time Field Interviewers for the RTI NMHS study will be employees of Headway Workforce Solutions.

Headway Workforce Solutions 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 Workforce Solutions 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.