Ali Forney Center
Ali Forney Center

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... Ali Forney Center (AFC) is dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ youth from the harms of homelessness and empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides ...

... Ali Forney Center (AFC) is dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ youth from the harms of homelessness and empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides ...

Case Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35.75/hr

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Ali Forney Center (AFC) protects LGBTQ+ youth from homelessness and ... Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development activities. * Attend and ...

Ali Forney Center Position Title Floater Youth Counselor Department Housing Reports To Housing Director Location Schedule Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am Tuesday-Saturday 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm ...

Case Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35.75/hr

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Ali Forney Center (AFC) protects LGBTQ+ youth from homelessness and ... Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development activities. * Attend and ...

... The Ali Forney Center (AFC) is the nation's largest organization dedicated to helping unhoused ... Complete all required safety, compliance, and professional development training. Site Coverage ...

... The Ali Forney Center (AFC) is the nation's largest organization dedicated to helping unhoused ... Complete all required safety, compliance, and professional development training. Site Coverage ...

Ali Forney Center Position Title Floater Youth Counselor Department Housing Reports To Housing Director Location Schedule Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am Tuesday-Saturday 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm ...

Maintain a caseload of Ali Forney Center clients, offering weekly psychotherapy. * Conduct ... Attend ongoing training and courses to keep abreast of new developments in healthcare. ...

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Social Care Network Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

Ali Forney Center

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

The Ali Forney Center (AFC) protects LGBTQ+ youth from homelessness and helps them build the tools needed to live independently. Founded in 2002, AFC provides housing, healthcare, and educational support to thousands of youth each year. AFC creates an affirming, supportive environment where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive.
The Social Care Network (SCN) Registered Dietitian & Nutritionistprovides nutrition counseling, education, and support services as part of the Ali Forney Center's participation in New York State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver Social Care Network initiative. This role supports AFC's ability to deliver and bill for eligible nutrition-related HRSN services, including nutrition counseling and pantry stocking supports.
The Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist works directly with LGBTQ+ youth and young adults experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, chronic health conditions, and barriers to wellness. The position supports individualized nutrition planning, healthy meal education, and coordination of medically appropriate food resources while ensuring services are documented in compliance with SCN requirements.
Key Responsibilities

  • Provide nutrition counseling and education services to eligible clients enrolled in SCN services.
  • Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition support plans.
  • Educate clients on healthy eating, meal preparation, grocery budgeting, and food access resources.
  • Support implementation of food security initiatives including pantry stocking and nutrition-related referrals.
  • Document services accurately and timely within the SCN IT Platform and other required systems.
  • Collaborate with case managers, navigators, housing staff, and healthcare providers to coordinate holistic care plans.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicaid, SCN, and NYSDOH documentation and billing requirements.
  • Assist with program reporting, audits, quality assurance, and reimbursement readiness.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
  • Support culturally responsive and trauma-informed nutrition services for LGBTQ+ youth populations.
  • Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential required, or degree/licensure consistent with NYS requirements for reimbursable nutrition services.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field required.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, youth, LGBTQ+ communities, or food insecurity preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid-funded nutrition programs and health equity approaches preferred.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems and care coordination platforms preferred.

CORE & ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
AFC Core Competencies
  • Mission alignment and commitment to affirming, youth-centered practice
  • Cultural humility and ability to work effectively with diverse LGBTQ+ youth populations
  • Trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to service delivery and collaboration
  • Clear communication, professionalism, and accountability
  • Adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to respond calmly in fast-paced environments
Role-Related Competencies
  • Clinical Nutrition & Assessment
  • Medicaid & SCN Compliance
  • Client-Centered Care
  • Care Coordination
  • Food Security & Resource Navigation
  • Professional Ethics
  • Organization & Time Management

Thank you for your interest in the Ali Forney Center. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for any positions for which you meet the qualifications .
Ali Forney Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to thrive. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.