The Regional Autism Network Family Navigator (RAN)

The Regional Autism Network Family Navigator (RAN)

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Department: College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt

Location: Alabama

Categories: Administrative - Professional

Purpose of the Position:

The Regional Autism Network Family Navigator (RAN) will serve as a regional subject-matter expert and specialized Family Navigator for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing high-acuity navigation, systems coordination, and evidence-based guidance to individuals and families as they coordinate and navigate complex healthcare, educational, developmental, and community service systems. The position identifies and addresses systemic barriers and resource gaps, develops individualized pathways to diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services, and strengthens regional service capacity through strategic partnerships, data analysis, research, public education, and professional training. The position also supports organizational excellence by maintaining accurate program data and records, developing and implementing standardized navigation practices, mentoring staff and partners, and translating emerging ASD research, program data, and regulatory requirements into accessible resources and actionable guidance for families, service providers, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include

Advanced System Navigation and Consultation

• Serve as a regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) on systemic navigation,

clinical/educational frameworks, and evidence-based practices for Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

• Manage programming and coordination, and provide high-acuity navigation services, assessing complex family needs, empowering families through specialized multi-system supports and complex insurance structures in all languages, utilizing interpreter services as needed.
• Serve as an expert wayfinder for families encountering system gaps,

deploying advanced problem-solving methodologies to architect

custom diagnostic, therapeutic, and intervention pipelines when

standard solutions do not exist.

• Coordinate and engage in targeted family consultations to complete essential program paperwork, benefit applications, and service requests,

streamlining access to regional resources.

• Record and maintain records of consultations, technical assistance,

direct assistance, and education provided to the public.

• Oversee client record-keeping and data integrity within the regional

and state tracking systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA,

confidentiality, and grant guidelines.

Strategic Research Data Architecture & Resource Discovery

• Lead system mapping and data analytics to identify, track, and bridge

systemic resource gaps regionally.

• Lead the development, maintenance, indexing, and sharing of

community supports and services for autism in a comprehensive

database for the region. Integrate existing and emerging private,

public, and non-profit services.

• Collaborate and consult with agencies conducting needs assessments

to capture relevant data. Analyze results and compile metrics to share

with regional stakeholders and leaders.

• Analyze program data and participant outcomes to generate narrative

and statistical reports for leadership and stakeholders at local,

regional, and state levels.

Stakeholder Networking, Cross-Sector Integration and Ecosystem Alignment

• Build regional capacity by cultivating relationships and strategic partnerships

with civic, academic, and community leaders, including private, public, and

non-profit sectors to streamline support, services, and systemic alignment.

• Develop strategic community infrastructure and partnerships to close

gaps and reduce wait times for regional diagnostic and therapeutic

services.

• Represent the organization as a technical expert and thought leader at

high-profile public-facing events, community coalitions, and regional

task forces.

Public Training and Education

Elevate public autism literacy through technical guidance and instruction.

• Serve as an expert panelist, industry speaker, and educational lead at

local, regional, and state ASD conferences.

• Manage, coordinate, and work closely in tandem with regional and statewide RAN colleagues to

develop, facilitate, and deliver specialized training workshops, public

education seminars, and evidence-based curriculum for family

caregivers and community partners-translating current program data,

ASD research, compliance laws, and best practices to elevate

professional standards and scale regional service capacity.

• Coordinate monthly participation in vendor events/expos in the region

and state to build brand awareness, educate the public, disseminate

specialized ASD resources, and engage directly with regional

stakeholders representing RAN regionally and statewide.

• Produce regional newsletters to translate complex healthcare,

educational, and developmental systems data into accessible

guidance, disseminating expert insights and regional resource updates

across the regional autism network.

• Maintain a listserv of email addresses subscribed to the newsletter.

Organizational Development, Cross-Functional Integration& Mentorship

• Foster internal operational excellence, workforce growth, and

cross-departmental alignment.

• Onboard, train, and provide technical guidance to staff, Constituency

Board Members, specialized volunteers, and RAN colleagues

throughout the state.

• Update, design, coordinate and execute standard operating procedures for Family

Navigation to align regional and statewide teams while ensuring client

feedback data directly informs programmatic growth.

• Strategically connect students and emerging or experienced

professionals with key service providers, coordinate and bridging workforce gaps to

expand regional capacity and enhance service availability for

individuals with autism.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor''s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• 1-3 years of work experience
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience caring for a child with ASD and navigating ASD support resources.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the region for meetings, consultation, and professional development opportunities as needed.
• Must have a valid driver''s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual experience strongly preferred
• Prior volunteer or work experience in a field related to any of the following: mental health, K-12 education, or social work.

Published Salary (if available):

The approximate salary range for this on-call position is $24.04 - $25.00 /hr. ($50,000 - $52,000).

Advertised: Oct 09 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close:

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Position Location Closes The Regional Autism Network Family Navigator (RAN) Alabama The Regional Autism Network Family Navigator (RAN) will serve as a regional subject-matter expert and specialized Family Navigator for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing high-acuity navigation, systems coordination, and evidence-based guidance to individuals and families as they coordinate and navigate complex healthcare, educational, developmental, and community service systems. The position identifies and addresses systemic barriers and resource gaps, develops individualized pathways to diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services, and strengthens regional service capacity through strategic partnerships, data analysis, research, public education, and professional training. The position also supports organizational excellence by maintaining accurate program data and records, developing and implementing standardized navigation practices, mentoring staff and partners, and translating emerging ASD research, program data, and regulatory requirements into accessible resources and actionable guidance for families, service providers, and community stakeholders.

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