Social Services Designee/PRSC

About the role

The Social Services Designee/PRSC will provide person centered social, emotional and psychological needs of skilled nursing residents; promoting continued 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.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

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.

Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
• Paid Time Off

The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.