Social Services Designee/PRSC - PA Peterson at the Citadel

PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a Social Services Designee/PRSC to join their team! The Social Services Designee/PRSC provides for person centered social, emotional, and psychological needs of skilled nursing residents; promotes continuing growth and development to the individual’s full potential.

Social Services Designee/PRSC Duties and 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. Initiates ongoing communication with the resident and resident’s family to assess discharge needs. 
• Is responsible for home care needs being met by the time of discharge, with a goal of arrangements completed 24 hours prior to discharge when date of discharge is known. 
• Completes all required assessments and documentation per resident in a timely manner. 
• All other other duties as assigned. 

Social Services Designee/PRSC Qualifications and Skills:

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

Social Services Designee/PRSC Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Experience working with geriatric residents is preferred. 
• Working knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of accrediting organization standards, IDPH regulations, state and federal regulations related to skilled care facilities. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum. height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.