Interviewer, BCCSU

Reporting to the Research Coordinator and Observational Research Manager the Interviewer operates as a member of a multidisciplinary collaborative research team. The Interviewer recruits and prescreens potential study participants conducts structured interviews of eligible research participants enrolled in various research studies; and assists in data collection data cleansing and data entry resulting from interviews. The Interviewer also performs outreach activities and connects people with community services as required.

The British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is a provincially networked organization with a mandate to develop help implement and evaluate evidence-based approaches to substance use and addiction. As a research centre of Providence Health Care Research Institute and a University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Centre the BCCSUs vision is to transform substance use policies and care in BC by translating research into education and evidence-based care guidance. By supporting the collaborative development of evidence-based policies guidelines and standards the BCCSU seeks to improve the integration of best practices and care across the continuum of substance use thereby serving all British Columbians. The BCCSU seeks to achieve these goals through integrated activities of its three core functions: research and evaluation education and training and clinical care guidance.

The BCCSU values and respects all members of its communities each of whom individually and collaboratively make a contribution to transforming care education training and research in this area.

Deadline to Apply: Monday June 15 at 12:00 PM PST

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Bachelors degree in health care social services or social sciences preferred.
• Two years experience in frontline services. Preference for experience in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside.
• Experience working with marginalized populations such as people with substance use disorders mental health issues and unstable housing.
• Experience with administering structured quantitative surveys.
• Research experience or training is an asset.
• Current CPR and naloxone administration training an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict management / crisis resolution skills.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Familiarity with Metro Vancouver (for Outreach) and community services related to addictions mental health and homelessness in the Downtown Eastside and Downtown South. Knowledge of services for youth an asset.
• Demonstrated computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) and proficiency with data entry.
• Excellent time management and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates professional judgment when supporting participants and referring to appropriate services.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

• A competitive salary: The hiring range for this position is $22.80-$28.50 per hour depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions the new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care research and teaching. The new St. Pauls Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental vision and life insurance as well as pension.

Your Day to Day:

• Recruits potential participants provides information and answers questions about research studies.
• Prescreens potential research subjects in person according to study protocols and enrolls eligible participants.
• Conducts quantitative structured interviews with eligible participants and performs outreach for follow up interviews.
• Conducts outreach and interviews off site at community services and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g. drop-in centres shelters non-profit residences private SROs health care facilities public spaces in inner city setting) using approved transportation options.
• Adheres to informed consent procedures and ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects.
• Reviews questionnaires for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures policies and procedures for data management are followed and all documents are entered and filed as required by ethical guidelines.
• Responsible for processing participant honoraria including paying participant and recording honoraria for daily float reconciliation.
• Transports blood samples to St. Pauls Hospital for HIV/HCV and STI testing as needed.
• Participates in knowledge translation presentations to community organizations as needed.
• Assists with training staff on data collection protocols as needed.
• Refers participants to appropriate services and/or provides initial support when required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.