Field interviewer job description
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Example field interviewer requirements on a job description
Field interviewer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in field interviewer job postings.
Sample field interviewer requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Ability to work independently.
Sample required field interviewer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Field interviewer job description example 1
Westat field interviewer job description
Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals in Queens County to work as Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a continuing, national study of healthcare costs and usage in the United States.
This Federal Government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. The hourly rate for this location is $22.46. In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare payment of $4.41, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. Paid training. While working in the field, travel time and mileage is reimbursed.
MEPS, a continuing study since 1996, is sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Field Interviewers are responsible for contacting these households in-person and/or by phone to gain cooperation - setting appointments, conducting interviews in-person using a Westat-provided laptop computer, and collecting MEPS-related electronically signed and/or hard-copy documents. Field Interviewers report regularly to a field supervisor, complete and submit administrative paperwork, and comply with data security and confidentiality requirements.
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Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. Based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities, we require staff to protect and monitor their health while working on their assignment. The use of personal protective equipment, regular testing for COVID-19, or other screening activities is required. As a Federal Government contractor, Westat will require staff to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire, and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Basic Requirements:
Candidates must:
Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information; Be available to complete a mandatory, paid web-based home study training prior to in-person training; Be available to travel on January 18, 2023, and complete a five-and-a-half-day, in-person training that begins on January 19 and ends on January 24; Be available to complete additional web-based training, including a practice computer-assisted video interview (CAVI), immediately following the in-person training.
Minimum Requirements:
Reside in and travel to the geographic location determined by the project to contact the households in your assignment and to conduct in-person interviews; Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours, based on the preferences of the households in your assignment; Complete a minimum of four interviews per week when work is available, until the assignment is complete; Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials; Walk several blocks; and Climb stairs while carrying equipment to gain entry to sampled households. Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet connection for data transmission and virtual meetings, during the training and data collection periods; Have regular and reliable access to an insured vehicle under your name. Work-related mileage is reimbursed at the prevailing GSA rate; and Have a valid (current) driver's license that is not under suspension.
Preferred Criteria
Have in-person interviewing and/or CAVI experience; Have public contact and/or cold-calling experience; and Be comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors, and communicating with people from all kinds of backgrounds and socio-economic groups.
MS Teams or Zoom may be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position.
Residents of New York City, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, must apply to the location-specific requisition.
This is a part-time non-exempt position not initially eligible for health insurance. This position is eligible for overtime pay, sick leave, paid vacation, and holiday leave, and may qualify for the Family and Medical Leave Act based on hours worked. Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
This Federal Government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. The hourly rate for this location is $22.46. In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare payment of $4.41, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. Paid training. While working in the field, travel time and mileage is reimbursed.
MEPS, a continuing study since 1996, is sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Field Interviewers are responsible for contacting these households in-person and/or by phone to gain cooperation - setting appointments, conducting interviews in-person using a Westat-provided laptop computer, and collecting MEPS-related electronically signed and/or hard-copy documents. Field Interviewers report regularly to a field supervisor, complete and submit administrative paperwork, and comply with data security and confidentiality requirements.
Interested in more information about MEPS? Click here.
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. Based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities, we require staff to protect and monitor their health while working on their assignment. The use of personal protective equipment, regular testing for COVID-19, or other screening activities is required. As a Federal Government contractor, Westat will require staff to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire, and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Basic Requirements:
Candidates must:
Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information; Be available to complete a mandatory, paid web-based home study training prior to in-person training; Be available to travel on January 18, 2023, and complete a five-and-a-half-day, in-person training that begins on January 19 and ends on January 24; Be available to complete additional web-based training, including a practice computer-assisted video interview (CAVI), immediately following the in-person training.
Minimum Requirements:
Reside in and travel to the geographic location determined by the project to contact the households in your assignment and to conduct in-person interviews; Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours, based on the preferences of the households in your assignment; Complete a minimum of four interviews per week when work is available, until the assignment is complete; Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials; Walk several blocks; and Climb stairs while carrying equipment to gain entry to sampled households. Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet connection for data transmission and virtual meetings, during the training and data collection periods; Have regular and reliable access to an insured vehicle under your name. Work-related mileage is reimbursed at the prevailing GSA rate; and Have a valid (current) driver's license that is not under suspension.
Preferred Criteria
Have in-person interviewing and/or CAVI experience; Have public contact and/or cold-calling experience; and Be comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors, and communicating with people from all kinds of backgrounds and socio-economic groups.
MS Teams or Zoom may be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position.
Residents of New York City, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, must apply to the location-specific requisition.
This is a part-time non-exempt position not initially eligible for health insurance. This position is eligible for overtime pay, sick leave, paid vacation, and holiday leave, and may qualify for the Family and Medical Leave Act based on hours worked. Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Field interviewer job description example 2
Chestnut Health Systems field interviewer job description
Lighthouse Institute, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time, contract Field Tracker/Interviewer for our Chicago, IL facility.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
+ Locate clients, collaterals, and other individuals in an effort to schedule and confirm clients for their follow-up appointment.
+ Conduct interviews on and off site.
+ Provide transportation for clients when assigned.
+ Network to expand available agency contacts.
+ Participate in case review meeting.
+ Meet quality assurance standards as specified by QA Supervisor.
+ Consult with Field coordinator and other case trackers on hard to find cases.
+ Verify identification of clients in the field with the supervisor.
+ Document all follow-up activities on the day it occurred, and turn in with 24 hour to Field Supervisor.
+ Adjust work schedule as needed.
+ Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut's behavioral standards for customer service.
+ Maintain and protect confidentiality and security of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial and client information.
+ Other duties consistent with prior training experience.
+ Preferable a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working on longitudinal research projects preferred,
+ Excellent communication skills required.
+ Satisfactory completion of Chestnut's background checking process.
***For additional information and inquiries text "Chestnut" to 97211
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
EOE - Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled
ID: 2021-3149
# of Openings: 5
External Company URL: www.chestnut.org
Street: 221 W. Walton
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
+ Locate clients, collaterals, and other individuals in an effort to schedule and confirm clients for their follow-up appointment.
+ Conduct interviews on and off site.
+ Provide transportation for clients when assigned.
+ Network to expand available agency contacts.
+ Participate in case review meeting.
+ Meet quality assurance standards as specified by QA Supervisor.
+ Consult with Field coordinator and other case trackers on hard to find cases.
+ Verify identification of clients in the field with the supervisor.
+ Document all follow-up activities on the day it occurred, and turn in with 24 hour to Field Supervisor.
+ Adjust work schedule as needed.
+ Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut's behavioral standards for customer service.
+ Maintain and protect confidentiality and security of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial and client information.
+ Other duties consistent with prior training experience.
+ Preferable a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working on longitudinal research projects preferred,
+ Excellent communication skills required.
+ Satisfactory completion of Chestnut's background checking process.
***For additional information and inquiries text "Chestnut" to 97211
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
EOE - Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled
ID: 2021-3149
# of Openings: 5
External Company URL: www.chestnut.org
Street: 221 W. Walton
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Field interviewer job description example 3
NORC at the University of Chicago field interviewer job description
NORC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO:
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
Job status - Part-time, Temporary, Flexible
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
What we look for in a Field Interviewer.
We are looking for outgoing and engaging people who have a background conducting field interviews, comfortable interacting with preschool age children, collecting data, providing customer service, working in restaurants, retail stores, or any type of sales positions, and/or other public facing employment. If you are self-motivated, like to speak with all kinds of different people, and share our commitment to objective, high-quality research, then you can help us make meaningful contributions that impact our nation.
You will be instrumental in helping NORC make sure our study participants' voices are heard.
NORC is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust. We are passionate about giving people a chance to share their opinions and experiences so that our clients and the public can be informed and make decisions based on the highest quality data we can provide. NORC's field interviewing team makes this possible.
As a Field Interviewer, you will call and visit people at their place of residence, introduce them to NORC and the study you are assigned to, and then complete an interview with them. Some of these people will have experiences and opinions similar to your own. Others will have different perspectives. By giving each person a chance to participate, being a careful listener, and applying the interviewing techniques you will learn in training, you will help make sure the data we collect from each person is accurate. As you give people a chance to be heard, it will give you a sense of pride and achievement in knowing that the work you do for NORC contributes to our high standards for quality and objectivity for which we are known in the research industry.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DENVER PRESCHOOL PROJECT:
Interviewers on the Denver Preschool Project will play a role in conducting vocabulary, early literacy and math assessments with preschool age children in Denver, Colorado. Interviewers will also work collaboratively with school staff and students to coordinate scheduling and interviewing of the students who will be assessed.
TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES:
Work is part-time, temporary, and flexible.
Generally, you will work 20-25 hours per week. Most interviewers work 2-3 weekdays during school hours (usually between 8 AM and 6 PM). The most effective interviewers devote 4-6 hours to NORC on the days they work. If you can meet the expectations of this timetable, then you can set your own schedule.
We expect the work to begin on October 3, 2022 and continue through the spring of 2023.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD INTERVIEWERS:
NORC will require proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before you begin work in the field. Employees will receive a $500 sign-on bonus after providing proof of full vaccination against COVID.
Present evidence of identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).
Attend paid online training sessions.
Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to carry a tablet, survey documents, and supplies.
EEO STATEMENT:
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.
The starting pay for this position is $18.25 and the pay range is from $18.25-$24.76.
Apply with us online today for immediate consideration!
***ONLY THOSE WHO APPLY ONLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!***
We look forward to hearing from you!
Advertised: August 25, 2022 Mountain Daylight TimeApplications close:
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
Job status - Part-time, Temporary, Flexible
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
What we look for in a Field Interviewer.
We are looking for outgoing and engaging people who have a background conducting field interviews, comfortable interacting with preschool age children, collecting data, providing customer service, working in restaurants, retail stores, or any type of sales positions, and/or other public facing employment. If you are self-motivated, like to speak with all kinds of different people, and share our commitment to objective, high-quality research, then you can help us make meaningful contributions that impact our nation.
You will be instrumental in helping NORC make sure our study participants' voices are heard.
NORC is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust. We are passionate about giving people a chance to share their opinions and experiences so that our clients and the public can be informed and make decisions based on the highest quality data we can provide. NORC's field interviewing team makes this possible.
As a Field Interviewer, you will call and visit people at their place of residence, introduce them to NORC and the study you are assigned to, and then complete an interview with them. Some of these people will have experiences and opinions similar to your own. Others will have different perspectives. By giving each person a chance to participate, being a careful listener, and applying the interviewing techniques you will learn in training, you will help make sure the data we collect from each person is accurate. As you give people a chance to be heard, it will give you a sense of pride and achievement in knowing that the work you do for NORC contributes to our high standards for quality and objectivity for which we are known in the research industry.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DENVER PRESCHOOL PROJECT:
Interviewers on the Denver Preschool Project will play a role in conducting vocabulary, early literacy and math assessments with preschool age children in Denver, Colorado. Interviewers will also work collaboratively with school staff and students to coordinate scheduling and interviewing of the students who will be assessed.
TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES:
Work is part-time, temporary, and flexible.
Generally, you will work 20-25 hours per week. Most interviewers work 2-3 weekdays during school hours (usually between 8 AM and 6 PM). The most effective interviewers devote 4-6 hours to NORC on the days they work. If you can meet the expectations of this timetable, then you can set your own schedule.
We expect the work to begin on October 3, 2022 and continue through the spring of 2023.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD INTERVIEWERS:
NORC will require proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before you begin work in the field. Employees will receive a $500 sign-on bonus after providing proof of full vaccination against COVID.
Present evidence of identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).
Attend paid online training sessions.
Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to carry a tablet, survey documents, and supplies.
EEO STATEMENT:
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.
The starting pay for this position is $18.25 and the pay range is from $18.25-$24.76.
Apply with us online today for immediate consideration!
***ONLY THOSE WHO APPLY ONLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!***
We look forward to hearing from you!
Advertised: August 25, 2022 Mountain Daylight TimeApplications close:
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Updated March 14, 2024
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