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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.
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