Morgan Zapata
Jackson
Summary
LifeSet Specialist at Catholic Charities, adept in individual counseling and documentation management. Excelled in developing service plans, enhancing young adults' transition to adulthood with a 100% on-time documentation rate. Skilled in providing resources for young adults and collaborative problem-solving, consistently creating strong client relationships and achieving significant improvements in their mental and social functioning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LifeSet Specialist
Catholic Charities
10.2022 - Current
- Provide individual services to 8-10 young adults in the home and community setting to assist young adults with the transition to adulthood.
- Directly responsible for all interventions for a specific young adult and any additional resources or supports.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of the young person's needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective and develop service plans monthly.
- Document all service contacts with the young adult within the timelines required by the organization.
- Be on-call rotation and respond in person at any time when it is determined to be necessary by the Supervisor, LifeSet Model Expert, and Program Director.
- Attend and actively participate in trainings and individual and team supervisions.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of best practices in social work fields.
Social Work Intern
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Responded under supervision to clients' crisis situations and implemented action plans to stabilize situations and coordinate care.
- Assessed children suffering from abuse, neglect, or maltreatment to help coordinate care.
- Counseled children and families on the optimal strategies for dealing with problems like mental health, abuse and medical issues.
- Identified each child's service needs by interviewing them, their families and knowledgeable personnel such as teachers and counselors.
- Conducted individual and group counseling and therapeutic intervention services to improve levels of mental, social or behavioral functioning.
Direct Support Professional
Allies Incorporated Hamilton NJ
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming and room care.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Galloway05.2022
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Individual Counseling
- Community Resources
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified- Microaggressions: Impact and Interventions, Rutgers School of Social Work - February 2023
- Certified- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, ZEROSuicide Institute, May 2024
- Certified- Challenging Racism: A call to Action, Rutgers School of Social Work - June 2023
Timeline
LifeSet Specialist
Catholic Charities
10.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
Allies Incorporated Hamilton NJ
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University