Resident-Centered Social Services Designee | Growth & Impact

Westland a Villa Center; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision & Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Westland A Villa Center in Michigan is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to support skilled nursing residents with person-centered social, emotional, and psychological needs, promoting growth and dignity.

You will coordinate admissions and discharges, discuss advanced directives and powers of attorney, document plans, and work with the Case Manager to arrange home care and post-discharge services, ensuring timely, respectful care.

Qualifications

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

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. Identifies, reports, investigates and initiates appropriate interventions according to policy and laws.
• Documents discharge planning as an ongoing review. Initiates ongoing communication with the resident and family to assess discharge needs.
• Treats residents and families with respect and dignity. Addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs.
• Knowledge of advanced directives/POLST and end-of-life care discussions.
• Knowledge of resident’s financial status, diagnosis and discharge needs; cooperates with Case Manager with insurance.
• Home care needs met by discharge, with 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 literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Westland A Villa Center in Michigan is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to support skilled nursing residents with person-centered social, emotional, and psychological needs, promoting growth and dignity.

You will coordinate admissions and discharges, discuss advanced directives and powers of attorney, document plans, and work with the Case Manager to arrange home care and post-discharge services, ensuring timely, respectful care.