Interventionist - Peredo LabThe Interventionist is a vital position within the Peredo Lab in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. This individual will support an NIH Phase 1 clinical trial investigating a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) approach for Latino families. The Interventionist is a 30 hour, 75% full-time term position responsible for implementing intervention procedures with participants in accordance with Vanderbilt Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines, NIH guidelines, Vanderbilt Policies, and research protocols. The Research Assistant II reports directly to the Senior Research Associate/Project Director. The Interventionist will support multiple aspects of project operations, including recruiting potential participants, communicating with potential and enrolled participants, delivering NDBI strategies at high fidelity in person to young children on the autism spectrum, coaching families to implement NDBI strategies, managing research materials and data according to IRB and all other relevant policies, and participating in research team meetings. This position requires bilingual competency in Spanish and English, with strong written Spanish skills; native fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position also requires experience and comfort interacting with young children, children with developmental disabilities, and their families.
Note:
The anticipated duration of this role is dependent on continuing availability of funding. Work hours are flexible and based on research participant appointments and team needs, which are scheduled at all times of day, including morning, afternoon, late afternoon, and may also be scheduled on the weekends. This role is hybrid including days on campus and out in the field in the Nashville metro area; some remote work is allowed. Key Functions and Expected Performance Deliver intervention according to study procedures Support participant recruitment activities Manage Materials and Data Supervisory Relationships: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. The Interventionist reports administratively and functionally to the Senior Research Associate/Project Director and the Principal Investigator.
Education and Certifications:
Master's degree or equivalent experience is required. Relevant equivalent experience may include at least 5 years of experience working with children with autism and coaching caregivers. A degree in a field such as Psychology, Special Education, Communication Sciences, Human Development, or a related field is preferred. Certification for human subjects research is required (or must be completed upon hire).
Experience and Skills:- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with strong written Spanish skills; native fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Background in clinical practice and/or research related to early childhood development, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder
- Experience working with young children and families
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work professionally and sensitively with diverse Latino families
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to follow detailed research protocols and procedures with fidelity
- Ability to lift and carry materials, walk across campus daily, and stand for extended periods
- Access to reliable personal transportation for participant coordination and materials collection
- Strongly Preferred:
- Prior experience in a research setting, particularly in clinical or behavioral research
- Experience with REDCap or other data management systems
- Cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive research practices
- Demonstrated ability to complete data entry accurately and efficiently
- Clinical or research experience working with young children with autism spectrum disorders in naturalistic contexts
