National Core Indicators -Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD)
National Core Indicators – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI-IDD)
This temporary project begins with a two-day virtual training starting February 2, 2022. The project will last until mid-June 2022 (or until all interviews are completed). Additional training in the form of webinars and self-paced modules will occur after the two-day training. Interviewers must agree to schedule and conduct on average 8 interviews a week, each lasting 30-45 minutes.
Responsibilities
Call potential participants/guardians to explain the project and schedule interviews based on participants’ interview mode of preference.
Organize and manage own interview schedule.
Be punctual, work independently, and remain unbiased when conducting interviews.
Track call dispositions and access participant information on an online file sharing platform.
Manage all aspects of Zoom video meetings, including invitations and providing technical support to respondents.
Record interview outcomes and resolve inconsistencies in responses, review data, and submit completed interviews and findings.
Comply with confidentiality, federal HIPAA regulations, and adhere to data security requirements.
Maintain regular communication with Vital Research.
Requirements
Self-driven and thrive in independent, remote work environments.
Tech-savvy and can maneuver through Zoom and other web-based platforms with ease and minimal instruction. In fact, uploading/downloading Excel and Word files are second nature to you and you effortlessly troubleshoot possible technical glitches.
Comfortable interacting with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and demonstrate concern and sensitivity to issues of disability, illness, and communication challenges.
Possess superior communication abilities to secure trust, boost participation, and build rapport with potential participants.
Own a webcam and utilize a private personal computer and a secure Wi-Fi connection (at least 20mpbs/5mbp) for contract work.
Must be organized and pay attention to the details.
Ability to stay focused, are self-disciplined and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
Desired Qualifications
The ability to read, write, and fluently communicate in Hmong/English, Somalian/English, Spanish/English, or Russian/English highly desired.
Experience in research fieldwork, especially interviewing or observation.
Familiarity with persons who have a disability, group homes or adult foster homes, older adults, or day centers.
Interest in professional development toward future graduate school or employment in advanced social research.
Compensation
Interviewers will need to invoice Vital Research to receive payment at the following rates:
$200 flat rate for orientation
$70 per completed phone interview
$75 per completed video interview
$80-$100 per completed in-person interview, depending on the interview distance from interviewer’s home
Field interviewers MUST be available to conduct all interview modes (phone 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.
Vital Research considers the health and safety of its clients and team members as its highest priorities. Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of recognized hazards, Vital Research has a mandatory vaccination policy for any in-person business operations. This applies to all contractors and employees to protect against infectious diseases that may be mitigated through vaccinations.
All consulting opportunities and offers of employment with Vital Research are conditioned on completing and passing a background check, passing training, participating in mandatory testing requirements (e.g., COVID-19), and using designated PPE when required.
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