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Social Services Designee/PRSC

Citadel Healthcare, Chicago, IL, United States


Warren Park Health & Living Center is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to join their team! The Social Services Designee/PRSC provides for person centered social, emotional, and psychological needs of skilled nursing residents; promotes continuing growth and development to the individual’s full potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

Keeps informed about new and existing community resources.

Communicates daily with staff regarding admissions and discharges to various units, facilities, hospitals, community, and home.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulations and standards and is able to discuss with residents or resident representatives concerning choices for advanced directives, financial power of attorney, guardianship, and surrogate decision.

Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review and initiates ongoing communication with residents and their families to assess discharge needs.

Is responsible for home‑care needs being met by the time of discharge, with a goal of arrangements completed 24 hours prior to discharge when the date of discharge is known.

Completes all required assessments and documentation per resident in a timely manner.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.

Education and Experience

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience working with geriatric residents is preferred.

Working knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and private insurance coverage.

Knowledge of accrediting organization standards, IDPH regulations, and state and federal regulations related to skilled care facilities.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds and be able to push, pull, move, or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Benefits

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance

Dental, vision, and disability insurance

Innovative training programs

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Paid time off

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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