Robin Olbin
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented social worker experienced in overseeing social services programs. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and care planning, effectively advocating for residents and families while maintaining compliance and accurate documentation to enhance service delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Waters of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee the social services programs to meet regulatory standards and residents' needs.
- Support residents and families with adjustment to long-term care, care planning, and discharge planning.
- Serve as an advocate between residents, families, staff, and support agencies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for the coordination of services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
Eligibility Coordinator
Silver Birch Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Coordinated eligibility assessments for residents at Silver Birch Fort Wayne. Obtained documents to verify income, assets, and clinical needs.
- Assisted residents in completing necessary eligibility paperwork and applications. Including Indiana Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver applications.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely resolution of any discrepancies found during the review process.
- Scheduled and supported resident move-in plans, and completed lease and admission regulatory documentation.
Guardian
Mental Health America
Fort Wayne, Indiana
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including financial documents, legal forms, and medical reports.
- Developed training materials for volunteers and new staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and services provided.
- Established positive relationships with stakeholders such as family members, social workers, attorneys, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate client care plans.
Social Services Director
American Senior Communities
Fort Wayne, Indiana
08.2008 - 09.2018
- Advocated for Fort Wayne residents' needs through professional medical social work delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen resident support services.
- Educated residents on rights, promoting informed participation in care decisions.
- Assessed psychosocial well-being to identify and address individual resident needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents, families, and staff to enhance interactions.
- Completed comprehensive documentation, including MDS, BIMS/PHQ9, and psychosocial assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1990
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Community referrals
- Discharge planning
- Client documentation
- Empathy building
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource coordination
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Grief and bereavement counseling
Timeline
Social Worker
Waters of Fort Wayne
02.2024 - Current
Eligibility Coordinator
Silver Birch Fort Wayne
12.2018 - 07.2022
Guardian
Mental Health America
10.2016 - 11.2018
Social Services Director
American Senior Communities
08.2008 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ball State University