Heather Baumgartner
Prospect,Ohio
Summary
Hard working detail-oriented professional. A motivated Licensed Social Worker with 23 years of experience in various social worker fields. Capable of multitasking and prioritizing what needs to be done first to get the job done timely and efficiently. Over the years, I have grown individual relationships with various agencies and have connections with them to this day.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant General Inpatient Hospice
Ohio Health Hospice LSW
09.2019 - Current
- Build relationships with LSW/Discharge planners at Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, local hospitals and Physicians Offices to ensure referral process is easy to make and patient will receive services they need to be as comfortable as possible under hospice care
- Discharge planning for patients leaving Ohio Health Hospitals who want Ohio Health Hospice at discharge.
- Assess General Inpatient Hospice patients; document changes in condition, provide support for patients loved ones, assess bereavement risk factors.
Social Service Director
Heartland Of Marion
09.2012 - 09.2019
- Initiate Cognitive, Mood and Behavior Assessments for Residents; formulate and implement care plans
- Conduct Care Conferences for short-term and long-term care residents and their representative
- Address concerns and resolve in a timely manner
- Investigate reports of abuse and neglect, prepare report and work with Ombudsman closely
- Supervise employees and interns
- Provide technical assistance to other Licensed Social Workers regarding interpretation of rules, standards, policies and guidelines
- Assist Residents with personalized discharge planning from Skilled Nursing Facility to next level of care
- Connect Residents with community programs based on individualizing needs.
Intake Caseworker
Marion County Children Services
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Initiate and complete in-depth investigations of allegations of abuse/neglect within state mandated time frames of receipt by agency to determine the existence of child maltreatment and plan appropriate interventions.
- Assess and complete home visits; interview children and adults living in the home and assess home situation.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse caseloads, effectively managing complex situations with varying levels of urgency.
Probation Officer, Intake Officer
Marion County Family Court
04.2001 - 09.2011
- Supervise drug and alcohol offenders placed on court ordered supervision
- Follow up on adjudicated offenders to ensure compliance
- Co-Facilitate Aggression Replacement Therapy and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio05.2001
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Teamwork mindset
- Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
- Issue Resolution
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Client rapport
- Attention to Detail
Certification
State of Ohio Social Worker Licenses
S.1000786, active and will renew in August of this year
Timeline
Senior Consultant General Inpatient Hospice
Ohio Health Hospice LSW
09.2019 - Current
Social Service Director
Heartland Of Marion
09.2012 - 09.2019
Intake Caseworker
Marion County Children Services
01.2011 - 09.2012
Probation Officer, Intake Officer
Marion County Family Court
04.2001 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Social Work -
Bowling Green State University
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