Research Interviewer - MARS Study (RTI) - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

SUMMARY

Heluna Health and RTI International seek a ResearchInterviewer to conduct data collection for a community-based research study with people who use drugs in Oakland, California.

RTI International – MARS Study (0996)

The Research Interviewer will conduct quantitative data collection and provide interested participants with referrals to health and social services. The Interviewer will assist the Project Coordinator with activities related to setting up and breaking down field sites, building relationships with field site staff, participants, and community-based organizations, and creating environments of care, respect, and safety for community members participating in the research. Data collection for the research study will run for approximately 6-9 more months.

This is a 50%-time benefited position (20 hours per week) with some potential hours on weekends, early mornings, and evenings. Work will be conducted at multiple community field sites and during street outreach (indoors and outdoors) in Oakland, California. Study operating hours will vary during the study period. The current workdays include Mondays (8:30am-4:30pm), Tuesdays (1-5pm), and Wednesdays (8:30am-4:30pm).

We are seeking a flexible and detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills who has experience (paid or volunteer) with harm reduction, trauma informed practices, and engagement with people who are homeless, use drugs, and have mental health concerns.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct structured, quantitative interviews with research subjects
• Operate computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer and tablet
• Assist Project Coordinator with set up and break down of field sites
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in quantitative data collection, preferred
• One (1) year experience working with marginalized populations, such as people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness
• Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction
• Experience using computerized data collection programs, preferred
• Experience with motivational interviewing / counseling, preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Background clearance required
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Knowledge of local San Francisco East Bay resources (housing, employment, food, etc.)
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                Occasionally

Walk                                 Occasionally

Sit                                     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

Temporary field sites such as community centers and churches as well as mobile and street (outdoor) locations in Oakland, California.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)