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Job DescriptionFind your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our Lake Success, NY location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)! Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of professionals capable of achieving next-level results. Enjoy the easy flow of a team that comes together to learn what works best for the practice and the community, and uses state-of-the-art technology to put those plans into action. Have the freedom to look past traditional approaches to PT, taking a new, innovative path instead — one that will make a lasting impact in the industry. As a Physical Therapist (PT) with us, you will have access to exciting, cutting-edge tools and advanced continuing education that will positively change your outlook, providing you with new and unique perspectives of physical therapy, and career advancement opportunities. If you are ready to launch your career with a company that is unmatched in the PT arena, apply for FYZICAL's full-time Physical Therapist (PT) job opening today! Are you a Physical Therapist with visions of providing cutting-edge services to your clients? Do you have great ideas that have been stifled by traditional PT practices? If so, this is the last stop on your job search. We are part of the world's fastest-growing physical therapy company and are looking for an innovator like you to add to our quality team at our Lake Success, NY, location! Our independent practices are headed by supportive leaders who are dedicated to building quality teams that work together to achieve success. Here, you will have the freedom to bypass traditional treatments, using our state-of-the-art technology to determine the best path for each patient's personalized plan. We provide the tools and continued education you need to increase your knowledge base, gain a new and unique perspective of the PT field and successfully grow your career. In our Physical Therapist (PT) role, your valued contributions to the community will make a lasting impact on the entire PT industry. If being on the leading edge of an industry you love is your goal, apply today for our Physical Therapist (PT) job opening!Responsibilities • Perform new-patient evaluations/exams, • Diagnose patients; evaluate physical activity limitations, • Create a plan that sets a goal and completion date, • Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises; track progress, • Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care, • Examine and evaluate new patients, • Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity, • Establish a plan goal and time frame, • Prescribe intervention techniques and exercises, • Measure and track intervention effectiveness, • Educate the patient on continuing careRequired Skills, • Accredited PT program graduate, • Up-to-date state PT license, • Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans, • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment, • Must be passionate about helping patients who have vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall risk issues, • 1+ year(s) of outpatient neuro/ortho center or vestibular rehab experience, • Graduation from an accredited PT program and current PT license in NY, • Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation setting, • Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn, • Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population, • Prefer at least one year working in outpatient neurological or orthopedic center, or previous vestibular rehab experience

Job Description Our Ideal Service Coordinator: Are you a dependable and organized person looking for a place to contribute to something meaningful? Do you have a passion for helping others and impacting lives? Do you enjoy task-focused work and following processes to get the job done the right way? If this sounds like you, apply today! Job Summary: We are looking to hire a Service Coordinator to join our growing Forest Hills NY team. The Service Coordinator will manage and oversee the process involved in assisting families enrolled in the Early Intervention Program (ages birth to 3). The Service Coordinator combines the traditional case management activities of organizing and coordinating needed services with the philosophy of family-centered care. Building and strengthening relationships is of the utmost importance while adhering to the timelines and procedures set forth by the counties and NYS guidelines. Responsibilities: • Oversight and management of an Early Intervention caseload of 35 cases and 75 units weekly minimum., • Service Coordinators are paid per $12 per unit and units are time based, • Timely follow-up on cases upon assignment., • Monitor ongoing services and therapist performance for a number of children including Special Education, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Services., • Assist families in identifying available evaluation or service providers., • Work independently and meet the timeliness of all paperwork submissions and implementation of NYS and NYC Regulations and Policy., • Educate families about advocacy services., • Coordinate services with medical and health care providers., • Facilitate the development of a transition plan to the preschool and other services when appropriate., • Update and upload necessary information and documents for every child by navigating through web-based portals and customized database., • Conduct field work with families as needed such as home visits, office meetings at regional or public location upon family request., • Document and submit all activity on a daily basis with accurate information and meets the unit requirement., • Attend monthly Supervision meetings for training and continuous development. At Achieve Beyond: We believe that all children have potential. We are guided by the mission to support children with special needs to Achieve Beyond their current abilities. We are always striving for continuous improvement by setting goals and measuring performance. It is the reason we will succeed together. Requirements: • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a health or human service field., • Strong computer skills are required as well as knowledge of Microsoft Office programs., • Self-motivated individual who will be able to work independently., • Excellent organizational and communication skills., • Can multi-task and meet multiple deadlines., • Must have the set-up to work from home if and when needed., • Willing to travel around New York City for cases, • Occasionally ascends/descends stairs going to, while at, or leaving work location or facilities traveled to for work events., • Occasionally moving and/or lifting objects at work weighing up to 20 pounds such as files or copy paper., • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time up to 90% of the work day working on a computer/electronic device., • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Job DescriptionBackground: Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in NYC. Forestdale operates out of three offices to better serve the families of Brooklyn and Queens. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.” Job Summary: The Family Support Preventive Program provides support for families facing challenges which can impact their ability to parent their children and keep them safe. This program uses the Solution-Based Casework model of practice to assist the families to identify family strengths and normative behaviors that they can use to address challenges. The Family Support Case Planner is responsible for working with families who are experiencing circumstances that threaten the safety and well-being of their children. The role of the Family Support Case Planner is to work with families to support, help strengthen and promote healthy growth and development within the family. Salary Range: Bachelors - $26.37/hr - $28.57/hr Bachelors (Bilingual)- $27.47/hr - $29.67/hr Masters - $28.02/hr - $31.59/hr Masters (Bilingual) - $29.12/hr - $32.69/hr Masters (Bilingual & License) - $35.43/hr Essential Functions: • Visit families in their homes, communities or at the agency as dictated by the family’s circumstance as well as the preventive mandates., • Engage the family using the Solution Based Casework Model., • Document all case activity in the systems of record – N.Y.S. Connections and N.Y.C. PROMIS, • Advocate for clients in their effort to secure services, such as public assistance, health insurance and immigration issues., • Coordinate and maintain contact with workers at the Administration for Children’s Services, • Maintain contact with service providers e.g., schools, mental health facilities/therapist, substance abuse and any other services as indicated., • Participate in Family Team Conferences, Case Conferences, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and outside trainings for professional development., • Assist in emergency situations, as needed., • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and governmental regulations., • Other duties as required. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related credential from an accredited college or university., • At least 1 year of experience in case management, counseling and advocacy services, this may include internship experience., • Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule., • Bilingual a plus Benefits: Join the Forestdale Team and Enjoy Excellent Benefits: Four weeks’ vacation Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans Flexible Schedule Opportunities for educational scholarships Location: 86-57 Midland Parkway, Jamaica Estates, 11432 Additional Information: Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

Job DescriptionBackground: Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in NYC. Forestdale operates out of three offices to better serve the families of Brooklyn and Queens. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.” Job Summary: Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Case Planner is responsible for working with families who are experiencing circumstances that threaten the safety and well-being of their children. Families that referred to the Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Program are currently experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues which place the children at risk. These identified family members can be either the parents and/or the child. The role of the Family Support Case Planner is to work with families to support, help strengthen and promote healthy growth and development within the family. Major Responsibilities/Activities: • Visit families in their homes, communities or at the agency as indicated by the Phase of Treatment –Initial, Baseline or Stabilization. The visits ranges from a minimum of 3 times per week (Initial Phase of Treatment); or 1 time per week (Baseline Phase of Treatment); or two times a month (Stabilization Phase of Treatment)., • Provide individual, family and group counseling, as needed., • Advocate for clients in their effort to secure services, such as public assistance, health insurance and immigration issues., • Coordinate and maintain contact with workers at the Administration for Children’s Services, • Maintain contact with schools, mental health facilities/therapist and any other service providers., • Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and outside trainings for professional development., • Document all case activity using the systems of record - N.Y.S. Connections and the N.Y.C. PROMIS, • Assist in emergency situations, as needed., • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and governmental regulations., • Bachelor or master’s degree in Social Work or a related credential from an accredited college or university., • At least1- 2 years of experience in case management, counseling and advocacy services., • Some knowledge of the child welfare system, preferable., • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills., • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule., • Bi-lingual ability preferred. Salary Range: Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr Masters (Bilingual & License) - $34.43/hr - $37.09/hr Location: 86-57 Midland Parkway Jamaica, NY 11432 Additional Information: Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.