Social Services Designee/PRSC

Job Description

Job Description

Westland, A Villa Center 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.

Villa 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
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program!
• Up to $300/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills.
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

Apply to join a growing team today!

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa’s Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day. B e Welcoming to All, E stablish a Relationship, T rust & respect, T eamwork, E ngage & Communicate & R ecognize.

Villa 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.