Geriatric Social Services Designee & Advocate

Citadel-Health-Care-1; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Skokie Meadows, part of Citadel Healthcare, is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to join their team. You will support the social, emotional, and psychological needs of skilled nursing residents, promoting growth and development toward each resident's full potential.

Responsibilities include coordinating with admissions, discharges, and case managers; guiding families on advanced directives and insurance; ensuring discharge planning and documentation; and addressing residents' diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with geriatric residents is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/HMO and private insurance coverage is required.
• Knowledge of accrediting organization standards, IDPH regulations, state and federal regulations related to skilled care facilities.

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.
• Discusses choices for advanced directives, financial power of attorney, guardianship, surrogate decision with resident or representative.
• Identifies, reports, and initiates interventions for facility abuse under policy and law.
• Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review and communicates with resident and family to assess needs.
• Addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and spiritual needs of residents and families with respect.
• Discusses end-of-life care, palliative care and hospice options with resident or family.
• Coordinates with Case Manager on insurance matters and discharge planning.
• Assists in arranging home care needs and ensures arrangements are completed before discharge.
• Completes all required assessments and documentation promptly.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Job description

Skokie Meadows, part of Citadel Healthcare, is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to join their team. You will support the social, emotional, and psychological needs of skilled nursing residents, promoting growth and development toward each resident's full potential.

Responsibilities include coordinating with admissions, discharges, and case managers; guiding families on advanced directives and insurance; ensuring discharge planning and documentation; and addressing residents' diverse