Field Interviewer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Bilingual Field Interviewers are needed for a research project evaluating the effectiveness of a mental health initiative to increase access to services in Hollywood. Interviewers must be bilingual in English and Farsi or Armenian.

Interviewers will approach clients at service providers, including outpatient mental health clinics and interim housing facilities, and may also work at shelters and drop-in centers in Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, and Chatsworth. Assigned participants will be provided by a team lead, and interviewers will conduct 4560 minute interviews using tablet computers and paper booklets in English and Farsi or Armenian. Work assignments are scheduled and supervised. Interviewers will also attend bi-weekly meetings by telephone.

Requirements

Bilingual : Proficient in English and Farsi or Armenian

Willing to work in Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, and Chatsworth at clinics, interim housing facilities, shelters, and drop-in centers

Comfortable interacting with people with severe mental illness who may also be unhoused

Flexible schedule, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings (approx. 1215 hours per week)

Comfortable using tablet computers and smartphones

Valid drivers license, dependable car, proof of auto insurance

Available to attend all scheduled training dates

Strong time-management, organizational, and recordkeeping skills

Motivated self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively

Experience with data collection (interviewing, conducting surveys), relevant coursework, or professional background strongly preferred