Social Care Network Registered Dietician and Nutritionist

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) Nutritionist provides 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 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 (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.