IA - Waverly
27028BR
Job Description
Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect data for the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), an important study funded by the National Institute on Aging in a cooperative agreement with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
NHATS Data Collectors will locate, gain cooperation from, and interview Medicare recipients aged 65 years and older in their homes for a longitudinal study. Data collectors will use Westat equipment including, but not limited to, a laptop, smartphone, and tablet. The interview is conducted in person at the respondent's home, takes approximately 2 hours, and covers issues regarding how life changes as we age. Data collectors also regularly receive and transmit data via a high-speed internet connection and report progress and costs to their supervisor on a weekly basis.
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. Based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities, we require staff to protect and monitor their health while working on their assignment. The use of personal protective equipment, regular testing for COVID-19, or other screening activities may be required. Due to study protocols, client requirements, the sample population, and public health regulations, field employees hired on NHATS 2024 must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire, and they must follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Interested applicants are required to view the NHATS Data Collector video to learn more about this position prior to submitting an application. To view the video, click the link below:
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must:
NHATS Data Collectors must successfully complete training and demonstrate proficiency of the activities component.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Criteria
Microsoft Teams will be used to conduct interviews with candidates for this position.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.
This is a part-time variable hour, non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance.
All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 7 days, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.
Working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. If you are a reliable self-starter, this position may be right for you.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Job Status
Part-Time
Requisition ID
24018
Pay Range
The hourly pay rate for this assignment ranges from $18.70 to $18.98.