Geriatric Social Services Designee & PRSC — Care Navigator

Citadel-Health-Care-1; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability insure

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare in Skokie, IL seeks a Social Services Designee/PRSC to provide person-centered social, emotional, and psychological support for skilled nursing residents, guiding them toward their fullest potential.

You will collaborate with staff on admissions, discharges, advanced directives, guardianship, and discharge planning, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and addressing diverse resident needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Keeps informed about new and existing community resources.
• Communicates admissions and discharges with staff.
• Discusses advanced directives, power of attorney, guardianship, surrogate decision.
• Identifies and prevents facility abuse per policy and procedures and related laws.
• Documents discharge planning and coordinates with resident and family.
• Addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs.
• Discusses end-of-life care and palliative/hospice options.
• Coordinates with Case Manager and insurance regarding resident's financial status.
• Ensures home care needs are met by discharge and completes arrangements 24 hours prior.
• Completes all required assessments and documentation in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citadel Healthcare in Skokie, IL seeks a Social Services Designee/PRSC to provide person-centered social, emotional, and psychological support for skilled nursing residents, guiding them toward their fullest potential.

You will collaborate with staff on admissions, discharges, advanced directives, guardianship, and discharge planning, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and addressing diverse resident needs.