Geriatric Social Services Specialist

Citadel Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical ins.

Dental, Vision, and Disability ins.

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC at Warren Park Health & Living Center to support the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of skilled nursing residents. You will coordinate discharge planning, communicate with admissions, families, and staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting person-centered care and timely documentation.

This role emphasizes strong English communication, compassion for geriatric residents, and adherence to Medicare/

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 and initiates ongoing communication with the resident and resident’s family to assess discharge needs.
• Ensures home care needs are met by discharge time, aiming for arrangements completed 24 hours prior to discharge when date is known.
• Completes all required assessments and documentation per resident in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC at Warren Park Health & Living Center to support the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of skilled nursing residents. You will coordinate discharge planning, communicate with admissions, families, and staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting person-centered care and timely documentation.

This role emphasizes strong English communication, compassion for geriatric residents, and adherence to Medicare/