Regional Autism Network Family Navigator; RAN

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Elevate public autism literacy through technical guidance and instruction.
• Serve as an expert…