Social Services Designee/PRSC

Social Services Designee/PRSC 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 / standards and ability to discuss with resident and or resident representative concerning choices for advanced directives, financial power of attorney, guardianship, surrogate decision.
• Demonstrates competence in facility abuse prevention program.
• Is capable of identifying, reporting, investigating and initiating appropriate interventions according to facility policy and procedures and state and federal related laws.
• Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review.
• Initiates ongoing communication with the resident and resident’s family to assess discharge needs.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
• Has knowledge of the advanced directives / POLST and ability to discuss with resident, resident family or resident representative end of life care, palliative care and hospice.
• Is knowledgeable of resident’s financial status, diagnosis and discharge needs.
• Based on individual needs cooperates with Case Manager’s activities with insurance company.
• 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.

Social Services Designee/PRSC Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.

Social Services Designee/PRSC 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, 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.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!