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.
• 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 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, 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.

Villa Healthcare Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program!
• Up to $300/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills.
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT

• Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day.
• Be Welcoming to All
• Establish a Relationship
• Trust & respect
• Teamwork
• Engage & Communicate & Recognize

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers

• 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.