Social Services Designee/PRSC

About the role

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.

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 / standards and ability to discuss with resident and or resident representative concerning choices for advanced directives, financial power of attorney, guardianship, surrogate decision.
• Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review.
• Initiates ongoing communication with the resident and resident's family 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 date of discharge is known.
• Completes all required assessments and documentation per resident in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• 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, 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 a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/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