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Job ID 2184Position Description:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public-and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.
Mathematica is seeking part-time Field Locators to work on the Pathway Home Evaluation (PHE). The Pathway Home Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is designed to provide continuity of employment and other services to incarcerated individuals from pre-release to post-release. The goal of the study is to measure the effect of Pathway Home services on participants’ employment, housing, criminal justice involvement, and other important outcomes. In-person data collection will begin in August of 2024.
Field staff will locate hard-to-reach study participants to encourage and support them in completing a follow-up survey via telephone or an online platform.
Responsibilities Include:
- Traveling frequently to selected locations, making in-person contact with study participants to determine eligibility and discussing the study, answering questions, and obtaining participation.
- Liaising between study participants and phone interviewing staff in the collection of confidential information and the administering of a standardized questionnaire.
- Assisting study participants in the completion of a self-administered survey via web.
- Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
- Maintaining confidentiality of project and participant information.
- Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports (travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable).
Position Requirements:
- Positive, self-motivated, and comfortable interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening.
- Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines.
- Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
- Willingness to undergo a low-level background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
- Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week for the duration of the project with flexibility to work during daytime, evening and weekend hours.
Attendance and successful completion of all scheduled training sessions is required to work on the PHE project. Project training is expected to occur August 2024.
This position offers an hourly rate of $23 per hour.
Available Locations: St. Louis, MO; Springfield, MO; Raleigh, NC; Oneida, NY
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.
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