Bilingual Field Interviewer (Hybrid) Job at Vital Research, Wilmington, DE

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  • Vital Research
  • Wilmington, DE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Are you a people person that loves tackling new challenges, meeting new people, and helping your community? A tech-savvy self-starter with the drive to start what you finish? Do you have experience in social science research or working with aging and/or disabled populations? Vital Research, in collaboration with the state of Delaware, is seeking contracted Bilingual Field Interviewers (English/Spanish speaking) to conduct interviews with individuals who are receiving state services to assess participant quality of life and satisfaction with services for National Core Indicators – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI-IDD) projects. A mandatory two-day in-person training will be held December 3-4th in Newark and the project will continue through May 2025 (or until all surveys are completed).

As a Field Interviewer, you will play a vital role in conducting semi-structured in-person or remote (via Zoom videoconference) interviews with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability from varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Through these interviews, you will be responsible for assessing the participant’s quality of life and satisfaction with services. Core questions cover topics such as: accessing essential services, communication with providers, case managers, choice of services, medical transportation, and personal safety, as well as community inclusion and empowerment.

At Vital Research, we understand that the success of our projects depends on exceptional candidates like you. That's why we want to make sure you have all the support you need to excel in your role. Here's what we offer:

  1. Paid Training 
  2. Technology needed to complete the project.
  3. Quality Assurance Mentors to ensure success.
  4. 1099 Contractor with the flexibility to create your own schedule.
  5. Meaningful and rewarding work giving a voice to your community.

As a Field Interviewer, responsibilities include:

  • Organizing and managing your interview schedule independently.
  • Conducting interviews with empathy, ensuring a comfortable and unbiased environment.
  • Traveling to participants' preferred locations for in-person interviews, usually their homes.
  • Tracking call dispositions and accessing participant information through an online file-sharing platform.
  • Managing Zoom video meetings, including invitations and technical support for respondents.
  • Recording interview outcomes, resolving inconsistencies, and submitting completed interviews and findings.
  • Ensuring compliance with confidentiality, federal HIPAA regulations, and data security requirements.
  • Maintaining regular communication with Vital Research, your trusted partner.

Field interviewers MUST be available to conduct all interview modes (in-person and video) based on participant preference. All work hours (including scheduling of appointments), travel time, mileage, and supplies are included in the per-interview compensation rate.

To thrive in this role, we seek candidates who possess the following qualities:

  • Fluency in English/Spanish .
  • Self-driven and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
  • Tech-savvy with proficiency in Zoom and other web-based platforms.
  • Comfortable interacting with individuals with disabilities and demonstrating sensitivity to their needs.
  • Excellent communication skills to build trust, encourage participation, and establish rapport with potential participants.
  • Access to your own car for traveling to participants' residences.
  • Equipped with a webcam, personal computer, and secure Wi-Fi connection for contract work.
  • Organized and meticulous, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

In addition, the following qualifications are desired:

  • Previous experience in research fieldwork, especially interviewing or observation.
  • Familiarity with individuals with disabilities, group homes or adult foster homes, older adults, or day centers.
  • Sales-minded individuals who are energized and resilient to rejection.
  • Interest in professional development for future graduate school or advanced social research employment.

We understand that your dedication deserves appropriate compensation. As a contracted Field Interviewer, you will invoice Vital Research and receive payment at the following rates:

  • $400 for training and orientation broken down into the following parts
    • $50 upon completion of pre-training modules
    • $300 upon completion of the virtual training
    • $50 upon completion of a skills assessment and mock interview
  • $90 per completed video interview
  • $100+ per completed in-person interview, based on the distance from your home

Submission deadline: November 8, 2024

 

Please note that all consulting opportunities and offers with Vital Research are contingent upon the passing of background checks, training, and the use of designated personal protective equipment when necessary.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with Vital Research!

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