Job Description:

 

SUMMARY 

Heluna Health and RTI International seek a Research Interviewer to conduct data collection for a community-based research project involving data collection with people who use drugs in the San Francisco East Bay. 

The Research Interviewer will conduct quantitative data collection and provide interested participants with referrals to health and social services. Work will be conducted at multiple community field sites and during street outreach (indoors and outdoors) in the San Francisco East Bay. Study operating hours will vary during the study period and include some early morning and evening hours. The Interviewer will assist the Project Coordinator with activities related to setting up and breaking down field sties, 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.

This is a 50%-time position (20 hours per week) with some potential hours on weekends and evenings. 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.  

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

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

N/A

 

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with others


• Knowledge of local 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.

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)

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