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Ali Forney Center is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business operations and accounting. Migrate Mate updates Ali Forney Center's live openings daily. Ali Forney Center is a nonprofit organization in New York City that provides housing, social services, and support programs for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
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Ali Forney Center hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Business Operations
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- New York
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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
Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Status
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Compensation
$21.60
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Floater Youth Counselor is responsible for filling open schedule needs across AFC programs to support daily operations and provide direct care to residents and clients.
Youth Counselors create and supervise a physically and psychologically safe and affirming environment for residents and clients, helping them meet their needs and progress on their goals. Youth Counselors provide individual support and group programming and oversee the functioning of the site. Youth Counselors must be organized, able to work and solve problems independently and communicate effectively with supervisors
Floater Youth Counselors are required to fill open schedules across programs and travel between sites as needed. AFC may cover some travel needs, for example, if needing to travel after the start of a shift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Support & Engagement
- Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based support to residents
- Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Monitor resident safety and well-being throughout each shift
- Assist residents in accessing services and community resources
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts as needed
- Encourage resident participation in programming and community activities
Program Operations
- Maintain appropriate staff coverage across assigned housing programs
- Conduct room checks, safety rounds, wellness checks and other required program duties
- Assist with resident move ins, move outs and daily program operations
- Ensure compliance with Housing Program policies and procedures
- Maintain clean, safe and welcoming program environments
Documentation
- Complete timely, accurate and objective documentation
- Document resident interactions, incidents and shift activities in accordance with agency standards
- Review communication logs and program updates at the beginning of each shift
- Communicate pertinent information to oncoming staff and leadership
Cross-Program Support
- Adapt quickly to different housing programs and operational environments
- Follow site-specific procedures while maintaining consistent Standards of Care
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across programs
- Support staffing needs across the Housing Department
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with adolescent/young adult population required
- Knowledge of psychosocial needs of LGBTQ/homeless population is helpful
- Must be highly organized and able to work independently
- Ability and willingness to work at different sites across NYC
- Ability to remain awake for the entire shift duration
- Ability to walk up at least 3 flights of stairs each hour to complete walk-throughs
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Transgender and gender non confirming people are encourage to apply
- Strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and social justice
- Persons with lived experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed across multiple AFC Housing Programs, including emergency and transitional housing settings
- Floater Youth Counselors work a fixed full-time schedule (evening or overnight); work locations may change based on operational needs
- Employees may be reassigned to another housing program during a shift, with transportation provided by AFC
- The role requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, responding to crises and the ability to adapt to changing environments while providing resident-centered services.
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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with youth, colleagues and supervisors
- Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing compassionate support to youth
- Strong ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions independently
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and program supervisors
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Awareness and understanding of the cultural and social issues affecting LGBTQIA+ and unhoused youth
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts among youth and between youth and staff
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.
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
Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Status
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Compensation
$21.60
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Floater Youth Counselor is responsible for filling open schedule needs across AFC programs to support daily operations and provide direct care to residents and clients.
Youth Counselors create and supervise a physically and psychologically safe and affirming environment for residents and clients, helping them meet their needs and progress on their goals. Youth Counselors provide individual support and group programming and oversee the functioning of the site. Youth Counselors must be organized, able to work and solve problems independently and communicate effectively with supervisors
Floater Youth Counselors are required to fill open schedules across programs and travel between sites as needed. AFC may cover some travel needs, for example, if needing to travel after the start of a shift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Support & Engagement
- Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based support to residents
- Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Monitor resident safety and well-being throughout each shift
- Assist residents in accessing services and community resources
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts as needed
- Encourage resident participation in programming and community activities
Program Operations
- Maintain appropriate staff coverage across assigned housing programs
- Conduct room checks, safety rounds, wellness checks and other required program duties
- Assist with resident move ins, move outs and daily program operations
- Ensure compliance with Housing Program policies and procedures
- Maintain clean, safe and welcoming program environments
Documentation
- Complete timely, accurate and objective documentation
- Document resident interactions, incidents and shift activities in accordance with agency standards
- Review communication logs and program updates at the beginning of each shift
- Communicate pertinent information to oncoming staff and leadership
Cross-Program Support
- Adapt quickly to different housing programs and operational environments
- Follow site-specific procedures while maintaining consistent Standards of Care
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across programs
- Support staffing needs across the Housing Department
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with adolescent/young adult population required
- Knowledge of psychosocial needs of LGBTQ/homeless population is helpful
- Must be highly organized and able to work independently
- Ability and willingness to work at different sites across NYC
- Ability to remain awake for the entire shift duration
- Ability to walk up at least 3 flights of stairs each hour to complete walk-throughs
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Transgender and gender non confirming people are encourage to apply
- Strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and social justice
- Persons with lived experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed across multiple AFC Housing Programs, including emergency and transitional housing settings
- Floater Youth Counselors work a fixed full-time schedule (evening or overnight); work locations may change based on operational needs
- Employees may be reassigned to another housing program during a shift, with transportation provided by AFC
- The role requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, responding to crises and the ability to adapt to changing environments while providing resident-centered services.
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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with youth, colleagues and supervisors
- Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing compassionate support to youth
- Strong ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions independently
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and program supervisors
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Awareness and understanding of the cultural and social issues affecting LGBTQIA+ and unhoused youth
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts among youth and between youth and staff
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.
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Ali Forney Center's 5 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are business operations, accounting, and healthcare administration. Ali Forney Center is a nonprofit organization that operates housing, drop-in, and clinical programs serving LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness in New York City. Roles span direct-service work such as youth counseling and case management, clinical positions including therapy, and administrative functions like billing and program coordination. Most Ali Forney Center roles are based in New York.
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How many jobs is Ali Forney Center hiring for right now?
Ali Forney Center is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in business operations and accounting. Positions span direct-service, clinical, and administrative functions across its programs serving LGBTQ+ youth in New York City.
What kinds of roles does Ali Forney Center hire for?
The most active teams are business operations, accounting, and healthcare administration. Ali Forney Center hires across direct-service roles such as youth counselors and case managers, clinical roles including therapists, and program and billing specialists supporting its social care operations. Most postings are mid to senior level, reflecting the organization's mix of frontline staff and program coordination needs.
Are Ali Forney Center jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Ali Forney Center's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in New York. Each Ali Forney Center listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Ali Forney Center?
Find an open role at Ali Forney Center on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Ali Forney Center's own application page. Ali Forney Center manages its own hiring process, so applications are submitted and reviewed directly by their team.
Does Ali Forney Center hire entry-level?
Most of Ali Forney Center's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Ali Forney Center listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Ali Forney Center hiring?
Most Ali Forney Center roles are based in New York, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.