Home Visitation Coordinator

The Arc of Madison County • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Home Visitation Coordinator at The Arc of Madison County supports the Behavioral Education Support (BSE) Program at improving outcomes, services, and quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. This role coordinates intake, referrals research activities within home visitation, ensures ethical and regulatory compliance, and works closely with individuals with disabilities, families, clinicians, and research partners. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and committed to The Arc’s mission of inclusion, advocacy, and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, education, neuroscience, or a related field
• Knowledge of research ethics, informed consent, and data confidentiality
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the home visitation program and autism-related research studies conducted within the BSE Program.
• Prepare and maintain intake documents, regulatory documents, consent/assent forms, study logs, and research records
• Assist with protocol development, amendments, continuing reviews, and reporting
• Support recruitment, intake, enrollment, and retention of individuals with ASD and related disabilities their families through the home visitation program.
• Conduct informed consent and assent procedures using accessible, family-centered communication
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for participants, caregivers, and community partners
• Coordinate scheduling of research visits, assessments, and follow-ups
• Collect, enter, and maintain accurate data in approved data management systems
• Administer or assist with standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires as trained
• Monitor data quality, confidentiality, and secure storage of sensitive information
• Assist with data cleaning and preparation for analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with Autism Clinic clinicians, therapists, program staff, and external research partners
• Integrate research activities into clinical and programmatic workflows while minimizing participant burden
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and planning sessions
• Communicate study progress and outcomes to internal stakeholders
• Assist with training and supervision of students, interns, or research assistants as needed
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Stay current on best practices in autism research, ethics, and disability-affirming approaches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level