Field Interviewer: Community Research (Part-Time, Oregon)

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time Research Field Interviewer to support community-based research in Klamath and Lake Counties in Southern Oregon. You’ll be in the field, locating and connecting with participants, conducting interviews, and helping keep participants engaged throughout the study.

This role requires strong people skills, persistence, and the ability to work independently in community settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of communities and neighborhoods within Klamath and Lake Counties.
• Interest in community-based research, substance use services, behavioral health, human services, or related work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and connect with research participants in community settings.
• Travel throughout Klamath and Lake Counties using your personal vehicle to locate and interview participants. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Conduct interviews in participants' homes and other locations.
• Maintain contact with participants and use strategies to locate hard-to-reach individuals.
• Consult with the Field Director and other interviewers about hard-to-find participants.
• Complete interviews, follow-up activities, and other duties per data collection protocols and timelines.
• Help participants set up and navigate a smartphone application used in the project.
• Collect urine drug screens when required; provide participant transportation when needed.
• Network with community organizations to strengthen recruitment and engagement.
• Participate in regular case review meetings and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Rapport building

Persistence

Independence

Time management

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time Research Field Interviewer to support community-based research in Klamath and Lake Counties in Southern Oregon. You’ll be in the field, locating and connecting with participants, conducting interviews, and helping keep participants engaged throughout the study.

This role requires strong people skills, persistence, and the ability to work independently in community settings.