Lana Zuck
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Invested LMSW currently receiving clinical supervision. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. 5+ years serving youth and families with basic needs assistance, connection to resources, crisis intervention, and advocacy. 3 years providing professional counseling services with clinical supervision to children and adolescents in the school setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Social Emotional Educational Development with Students (SEEDS)
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
06.2021 - Current
- Assess basic needs of students/families and connect students/families to resources
- Complete Psychosocial Assessments with Parents/Guardians and students
- Provide Professional Mental Health Counseling to students while under clinical supervision for clinical licensure
- Collaborate with team members to ensure effective service delivery
- Nurture relationships with schools administration and staff to continue partnerships
- Complete data as required by funding sources
Caseworker - Truancy Prevention Specialist
Communities In Schools of Central Texas, Manor High School
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided crisis intervention to scholars
- Completed intake and assessment for scholars assigned to caseload
- Assessed for basic needs of scholars/families and connect scholars/families to community resources
- Collaborated with the campus team of program manager, teachers and campus administration to develop treatment plans
- Provided individual and group guidance services to case managed scholars
- Coordinated educational enhancement, special enrichment, motivational and recreational activities
- Completed paperwork as required by funding sources
- Member of the Manor High School Attendance Team
Communications and Program Coordinator for Graduate Student Life & Wellness
The Graduate School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed and coordinated high impact multi-media marketing campaigns to support wellness advocacy and educational programs attendance - including but not limited to: social media and website management
- Led event planning and coordination for all events, programs, and workshops for a population of 11,500 graduate students
- Co-supervised the Public Relations and Marketing undergraduate student intern
- Coordinated internal communication, staff activities, and administrative tasks
- Analyzed previous program data to assess the success of events, programs, and workshops
Behavior Coach
Horizon Behavioral Solutions, LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with clients, families, staff, and others as needed for the purpose of ongoing behavior planning and review
- Implemented positive behavior supports programming to increase skills and reduce challenging behaviors
- Use supportive and encouraging behaviors to partner with clients when completing daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning
- Assisted in the collection/documentation/writing of data and other related reports
Resident Assistant
Residence Education and Housing Services
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Acted as a peer counselor to address individual resident needs
- Confronted conflict and crisis situations to ensure enforcement of university policies
- Planned programs including multiculturalism, learning, character development, personal well-being, and community responsibility to address student needs
- Collaborated with a staff of 24 Mentors and 4 Senior Staff to develop a positive residence hall community
- Collaborated with residents and staff involved with Michigan State University's HEP (High School Equivalency Program) and CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Scholars Program) programs
Resident Assistant
Academic Orientation Program
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Served as a live-in aid to new students
- Led campus tours
- Implemented small-group activities and discussions for 9,000 incoming students
- Conducted presentations, for both students and parents, addressing student transitions, university life, academic expectations, and course enrollment
Education
Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work - School Social Work
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2017
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, 01/2021, 09/2023, 103916
QPR - Guardians of Hope: Suicide Prevention Certification, 03/2024
Internship Experience
Juvenile Court Officer Graduate Student Intern; Ingham County Circuit Court - Intensive Neglect Services, Delinquency; Lansing, MI; 08/2018 - 05/2019
- Developed and facilitated weekly social skills lessons for children's group
- Checked in with clients at home, at school, and/or at their place of work
- Assisted with the administration of drug screens during weekly Family Dependency Treatment Court
- Provided therapeutic services to a client on probation
- Provided transportation to clients
- Monitored and documented client progress in the court database
- Implemented Effective Practice in Community Supervision (EPICS) intervention strategies with clients
School Social Work Intern; Horizon Elementary/Washington Woods Middle School; Holt, MI; 08/2017 - 05/2018
- Attended annual Individualized Education Plan meetings and developed goals for special education students
- Implemented and monitored Behavior Intervention Plans
- Worked with staff to develop and monitor 504 plans
- Served as a liaison between families and staff
- Delivered classroom lessons such as that of personal safety
- Co-coordinated Linking Assessment and Instruction for Independence programming for students living with Autism
- Participated in Positive Behavior Supports team meetings
- Participated in Autism Spectrum Disorder team meetings
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution to students in need
Advocacy/Client Support Intern; EVE (End Violent Encounters), Inc.; Lansing, MI; 01/2016 - 04/2016
- Empathized and listened to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence on a one-to-one basis both directly and through the 24 hour crisis phone line
- Aided survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence with developing plans of action that are manageable
- Communicated with agencies such as the Department of Human Services to assist survivors in obtaining information, resources, and services
- Organized client information into a database to create ease of access for staff members
Timeline
Social Worker - Social Emotional Educational Development with Students (SEEDS)
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
06.2021 - Current
Caseworker - Truancy Prevention Specialist
Communities In Schools of Central Texas, Manor High School
11.2019 - 05.2021
Communications and Program Coordinator for Graduate Student Life & Wellness
The Graduate School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Behavior Coach
Horizon Behavioral Solutions, LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
Resident Assistant
Residence Education and Housing Services
03.2015 - 05.2017
Resident Assistant
Academic Orientation Program
02.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work - School Social Work
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
Licensed Master Social Worker, 01/2021, 09/2023, 103916
QPR - Guardians of Hope: Suicide Prevention Certification, 03/2024
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