Senior Field Interviewer (PT)

Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: NEX/13

Job Summary:

We are looking for a few street savvy, personable, and organized field interviewers to conduct 3-hour structured interviews with participants from the Northwestern Juvenile Project. The Northwestern Juvenile Project is 30-year longitudinal study of the needs and outcomes of youth in juvenile detention as they have aged (participants are now median age 43 years). Interviewers travel to participants' homes (or nearby restaurants or libraries) throughout the Chicagoland area to conduct interviews and collect health indicators including dried blood spots. If participants live outside a 2-hour driving range, interviews are conducted by Zoom or telephone.

Interviewers assess physical and mental health, social support, neighborhood resources, problem behaviors, adverse experiences, firearm involvement, and other areas. Interviewers edit interviews and administrative forms and attend weekly team meetings and weekly supervision. Time permitting, interviewers also help to locate hard-to find participants through tracking procedures including online database searches, sending letters, and making phone calls. This position requires a reliable vehicle and auto insurance (mileage is reimbursed). Interviewers ensure that all activities are completed by strictly following all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedures developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

We aim to accommodate our participants' schedules: Schedules will be determined based on need and interviewer availability. Typically, schedules include a mixture of weekdays and weekend days, with some shifts extending into early evening (approximately 7pm). Generally, one weekday shift is completed in our office (and includes supervision and team meetings), located on Northwestern's Chicago campus.

We are an experienced operation and provide careful training and a supportive and dynamic work environment. Some positions may not begin until mid-Fall. Please include a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and specific instructions only for new, difficult, and/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion and only occasionally to verify technical accuracy and compliance with practice, policy, and procedures. EE informs supervisor of on-going progress and/or potentially controversial matters.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Participates in the planning & conduct of research studies
• Reviews project & protocol & recommends strategies to expedite study.
• Recruits & retains participants.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates &/or process responses.
• Gathers information.
• Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure.
• Monitors & maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies.

Administration

• Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected & entered correctly.
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.

Finance

• May process payments for research participants per study protocol.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 4 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Familiar with Chicago neighborhoods and able to navigate them safely.
• Experience working with marginalized adults.
• Experienced with direct service, preferably home visits.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills (be able to develop quick rapport).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting structured interviews.
• Experience collecting biomarkers (blood pressure, dried blood spots).
• Experience working with persons with correctional backgrounds.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Some interviewers must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of crisis management techniques, including mental health.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $23.20 to $32.62 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

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