Geriatric Social Services Specialist

Warren-Park-Health-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Warren Park Health & Living Center is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to provide person-centered social, emotional, and psychological support for skilled nursing residents. The role focuses on promoting growth and development toward each resident’s full potential.

The position requires strong communication, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and related regulations, and the ability to coordinate admissions, discharges, and discharge planning with residents and families to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of accrediting organization standards, IDPH regulations, state and federal regulations related to skilled care facilities.
• Experience working with geriatric residents is preferred.

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.
• Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review and communicates with resident and family.
• Arranges home care needs to be met by discharge, with arrangements completed 24 hours prior.
• Completes all required assessments and documentation per resident in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read, write and communicate in English

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Warren Park Health & Living Center is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to provide person-centered social, emotional, and psychological support for skilled nursing residents. The role focuses on promoting growth and development toward each resident’s full potential.

The position requires strong communication, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and related regulations, and the ability to coordinate admissions, discharges, and discharge planning with residents and families to ensure smooth