Field Interviewer - NIS
RTI International

Job Info

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• The pay rate for this full-time position is $20.00 /hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.
• Eligible for health benefits as well as access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.

Field Interviewers are responsible for

• Traveling overnight for a week at a time; staying in a hotel Sunday - Friday if assigned to work at a remote facility
• Working daytime hours Monday -Friday, some evenings, and possible weekends
• Making in-person contact with selected inmates in correctional facilities, including one on one contact with inmates in a private setting to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Administering computer questionnaires and providing instructions via audio headphones
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls, and completing online trainings
• Adhering to the rules of the correctional facilities while conducting interviews
• Providing prompt, reliable, and accurate reporting to both On-site Supervisor (OS) and Field Supervisor (FS)
• Working as a team and follow Onsite Supervisor instructions, as well as work independently
• Maintaining a professional attitude and ability to effectively communicate with facility staff
• When working in the field, must be willing to agree to any COVID-19 related protocols put in place by RTI. These could include, among others, wearing face coverings or respiratory protection, and completing a Workplace Health Pledge. All safety supplies required for use on the project will be provided by RTI

National Inmate Survey - (NIS)

RTI International has been conducting the National Inmate Survey (NIS) since its inception. This is the fourth round of NIS data collection. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), as of the end of 2017, there were about 1.5 million inmates in federal or state prisons across the nation. With these large numbers often come overcrowded conditions and the possibility of inmate sexual victimization. Inmates are under the care of federal or state authorities, and as such, should be safe from victimization to the extent prevention of such activities is possible. Congress recognized that not enough was known about sexual assault within correctional facilities and set aside funding to support research and technical assistance. The law requires the BJS to develop a national data collection on the incidence and prevalence of sexual victimization within correctional facilities.

Field Interviewers will be working on the adult correctional facilities component. The purpose of the study is to gather information about the prevalence of sexual assault in correctional facilities around the nation. To address existing problems in collecting data, the NIS uses audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASI). The ACASI methodology involves inmates responding to a computer questionnaire using a touch screen, following audio instructions delivered by headphones.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening, and fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week when facilities are scheduled for data collection, based on the availability of the facilities and inmates
• Available for overnight travel for a week at a time; staying in a hotel Sunday - Friday if assigned to work at a remote facility

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Institutional data collection experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

All new hires are required to successfully complete a paid 2-day virtual training scheduled for March, 2023. Additional training requirements include:

• Participating in on-the-job training with a mentor or field supervisor, as needed
• Successfully completing a self-administered home study prior to training
• Participating in any state facility-level training or orientation requirements prior to beginning data collection

Preston, WV; Washington, MD; Wyoming, NY; Ashtabula, OH; Crawford, PA; Forest, PA; Greene, PA

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