Gina Widdifield
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced Family Resource Specialist and Social Worker with over 12 years of dedicated service in supporting families through home visitation services, referrals, and community outreach. Skilled in crisis intervention, social work, and fundraising, with a strong commitment to client confidentiality and personal well-being. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Resource Specialist / Social Worker
SCAN, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2025
- Reviewed hospital records and conducted interviews/Parent Surveys with parents to determine eligibility for home visitation services
- Provided referrals to appropriate community-based agencies when families were not eligible for services
- Participated in local baby events and safe sleep classes to promote awareness of services
- Managed the assessment process for families, including prenatal and post-birth evaluations
- Collected income verification and administered surveys, including the Interpersonal Violence questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screen
- Coordinated with supervisors to ensure regular assessments and ongoing professional development with 15+ hours of training annually
- Participated in fundraising activities, contributing to the success of the Annual Duck Race event
Unit Assistant
Parkview Hospital
05.1998 - 09.2005
- Supported daily clinical and clerical operations of the assigned patient unit, working closely with nursing staff and physicians
- Ensured consistent communication between the healthcare team to provide quality care and service to patients
- Assisted in the coordination of patient care through effective teamwork and organizational skills
Education
B.S. - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Trine University
Fort Wayne, IN05.2012
Technical Certification - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN05.1997
Skills
- Community Support Services
- Comprehensive Case Oversight
- Conflict Resolution Expertise
- Team Support
- Successful Fundraising Campaigns
- Event Coordination
- Experienced with Microsoft Word
- Data Organization
- CPR Certification
- CPI
- Knowledge of Clinical Terminology
- Accurate Patient Documentation
- Accurate Typing Ability: 45 WPM
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Resource Specialist / Social Worker
SCAN, Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2025
Unit Assistant
Parkview Hospital
05.1998 - 09.2005
Technical Certification - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
B.S. - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Trine University
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