New Job Field Interviewer - Nis In Illinois

Field Interviewers are responsible for

• Working daytime hours Monday - Friday, some evenings, and possible weekends
• Making in-person contact withselected inmates in correctional facilities, including one on one contact with inmates in a private setting to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Administering computer questionnaires and providing instructions via audio headphones
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls, and completing online trainings
• Adhering to the rules of the correctional facilities while conducting interviews
• Providing prompt, reliable, and accurate reporting to both On-site Supervisor (OS) and Field Supervisor (FS)
• Working as a team and follow Onsite Supervisor instructions, as well as work independently
• Maintaining a professional attitude and ability to effectively communicate with facility staff
• When working in the field, must be willing to agree to any COVID-19 related protocols put in place by RTI. These could include, among others, wearing face coverings or respiratory protection, and completing a Workplace Health Pledge. All safety supplies required for use on the project will be provided by RTI

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening, and fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week when facilities are scheduled for data collection, based on the availability of the facilities and inmates
• Available for overnight travel for a week at a time; staying in a hotel Sunday – Friday if assigned to work at a remote facility

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Institutional data collection experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred