Field Tracker - Interviewer (Southern Oregon)

About the role

If you are passionate about helping people who need treatment for substance use, interested in working in research, and are familiar with communities in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and/or Lake Counties in Southern Oregon, this may be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Travel around Southern Oregon to meet with and interview parents.
• Recruit individuals in community settings.
• Use personal vehicle to travel across designated region for interviews with participants (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Provide participant transportation if/when needed.
• Network to expand agency contacts.
• Participate in regular case review meetings.
• Complete duties outlined in data collection protocol within specified time frame.
• Consult with the Field Director and other Field Trackers/Interviewers on hard-to-find cases.
• Conduct interviews in participants' homes as well as other public locations.
• Set up and walk participants through a smartphone application.
• Collect urine drug screens as needed to gather follow-up data.
• Receive supplies by mail and inventory supplies on a regular basis.
• Maintain specified performance levels including quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be knowledgeable of neighborhoods within the study area.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance and must be insurable with agency automobile insurance carrier.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work required hours and adjust work schedule to meet the position requirements.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time daily (must be aware that there is exposure to rain, sleet, snow, extreme heat and/or cold).

Qualifications

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of neighborhoods within the study area.
• Valid driver's license and proof of valid automobile insurance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work required hours and adjust work schedule to meet the position requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time daily.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $23.69 - $27.01 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Schedule

Varies based on the needs of the project.