2025 Homeless Count Job Opportunities - Data Collector/Team Lead/Driver

The Data Collector’s main role is to serve as a surveyor on the team. The data collector will be responsible for adhering to established study protocols in order to identify and interview individuals experiencing homelessness. Data collectors must approach all study participants with a trauma-informed lens and complete all tasks associated with study data collection accurately including consistent confidentiality practices. Our data collectors work in a team and are expected to follow guidance from the team leader, adhere to safety protocols, and follow best practices and the code of conduct while working in the field. Data collectors may choose to serve as a driver when applicable (see the driver’s description below for more details). The Data Collector is out in the field 90% of the time and will require candidates to be able to sustain significant periods of walking and standing (up to 7 hours or more in the workday).

The Team Lead fulfills a dual role and serves as a data collector as described above, and has additional responsibilities including tracking and distributing survey materials, tracking attendance, handling crises in the field, managing and supporting team members, accurately documenting incidents and data corrections, auditing gift card distributions/allocations, providing reports to project administrators, maintaining quality assurance, and ensure safety in the field. The team leader is out in the field 90% of the time and requires candidates to be able to sustain significant periods of walking and standing (up to 7 hours or more in the workday).

Drivers will transport 2-3 team members to canvas census tracts and travel to designated areas throughout LA County. Drivers will drive USC vehicles. Depending on the geographical area, drivers will drive roughly 100-400 miles per week. Drivers must be 25 or older, have a clean driving record and proof of insurance.

Able to work well in a team, with agency providers, and community members.

Ability to explain the research study protocols in a professional and ethical manner.

Willing to follow study and safety protocols, including those related to COVID-19.

Must convey and understand information and instruction in a clear manner in English in both written and spoken form.

Ability to use computer tablet, smartphone, or other computer devices.

Prior experience or a strong interest in conducting interviews, survey data collection and working with vulnerable populations is highly desired.