Transgender Services Navigator

ALI FORNEY CENTER•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing support to trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth (16-24 years old) experiencing homelessness as they navigate their transition journey.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Undergraduate or equivalent lived/professional experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of medical transition
Experience and comfort being in community with trans people
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and strategies
Able to navigate New York City independently
Comfortability with medical settings
Comfortability with escorting AFC youth to appointments
Competent communication & writing skills.
Comfortable talking about gender, sex and genitals
Compassionate, empathetic, and strong emotional intelligence

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NYC services
Ability to multitask and manage different priorities under pressure
Ability to work independently and with others
Ability to use resources to problem solve
Effective computer skills and proficiency Google Suite
Trans people are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual (Spanish/Russian/French) speaking encouraged to apply.
BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Supporting trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth
Initiate & hold space for open conversations about gender, transitioning, HRT, navigating transphobia, and gender affirming surgery.
Identify partnerships and programming that may benefit our trans youth
Develop and facilitate group programming centered around trans youth
Attend trainings to further develop trans knowledge, and understanding of available resources
Visit AFC’s Trans Housing site in Brooklyn 2x a month to provide care to youth in transitional housing
Gender Affirming Surgery Coordination
Collaborate with trans services coordinator on recovery options for youth receiving gender affirming surgery
Help youth look at surgeon options & schedule consultations
Support ordering recovery supplies & groceries for youth receiving surgery
Escort to and attend surgical consultations with youth
Escort to and pickup youth from surgical procedures
Escort and attend post op appointments with youth
Provide support and accompaniment to youth recovering from surgery at AFC housing sites, in coordination with medical providers and AFC clinical staff.
Collaborate across programs to create recovery plans
Supporting Ali Forney Center Programs
Complete timely, accurate documentation of client encounters and intakes in agency data systems, in accordance with program and funder requirements.
Conduct agency intakes assessments.
Attend weekly treatment planning meeting, weekly staff meetings, and individual supervision
Provide daily coverage in the Community Room and throughout drop-in, as needed.
Develop relationships with NYC service providers, including but not limited to those addressing medical, mental health and housing needs.