Lakeitha Walker
Columbus,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
BCaBA
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide family-centered ABA services to individuals with behavior challenges and skill deficits
- Responsible for conducting assessments, writing, implementing, and monitoring behavior plans
- Responsible for data collection and display
- Train and supervise caregivers and staff in home and community settings
Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisting in restructuring environments and activities to support the clients’ behaviors
- Teaching skills that allow the individual to communicate and/or function more effectively
- Review behavior plans and other relevant (e.g., instructional) materials developed by behavior analysts for clients in order to facilitate consistent implementation and monitor outcomes appropriately
- The implementation of behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
- Data collection and display as authorized by a recipient’s behavior analysis service plan
- Communicate openly with behavior analysts and regional coordinator
- Complete daily progress notes related to implementation of the intervention plan
- Opportunity to utilize skills to further education and implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Supervisor
Beyond ABA, LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the overall management and operation of Beyond ABA, LLC clinic location in Georgia and worked closely alongside the Administrator
- Responsible for administering Functional Assessments and Functional Behavior Assessments, writing, and updating BIPs with overview from the supervising analyst
- Responsible for the development of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for operations
- Established plans to achieve goals and implement policies
- Worked closely with staff members to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service and related administrative functions
- Analyzed and evaluated RBTs and their session performance
- Designed and conducted ongoing staff training
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the clinic
Registered Behavioral Technician
Ready to Learn ABA, LLC
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures, collect, record and analyze, and graph data as well as complete daily session notes within the electronic practice management software and record system (i.e
- Rethink, Total ABA)
- Attend one on one and team training as directed by the administration team and supervisor
- Keep and report accurate and honest records for all services rendered
- Maintain professional boundaries in all interactions with administration, co-workers, learners, and learners’ family, parents and caregivers with respect and dignity, and in accordance with the BCBA Code by communicating openly with supervisor and management
- Provide office support/coverage to include answering incoming calls, greeting clients, providing appropriate information, transferring calls and/or taking messages as necessary as well as copying documents, note taking, data entry, and various other clerical tasks
- Make learning resources & materials, and complete special projects as assigned by management
Life Coach/HSP
Higher Learning Solutions Foundation, Inc
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Youth case manager for extended care of both male and female young adults, ages 17-21 years old.
- Assist in the identification of children who are likely to remain in foster care until the age of 18 and help youth make the transition to self-sufficiency by providing services such as assistance in obtaining a high school diploma, career exploration, vocational training, job placement and retention, training in daily living skills, training in budgeting and financial management skills, substance abuse prevention, and preventive health activities.
- Assists in providing personal and emotional support to youth aging out of foster care through mentors and the promotion of interaction with dedicated adults.
- Assist the development team in the exploration of funding to enhance foster and adoptive youth opportunities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff of HLSF and other service agencies in the community.
- Document interactions with youth.
- Complete monthly reports (ECEM, CCI, ILP)
- Developed and implemented individualized life coaching plans for clients.
- Facilitated group workshops to help individuals identify and achieve their goals.
- Provided guidance on how to make decisions around career choices, relationships, and other life changes.
- Assisted clients with developing problem solving skills to manage difficult situations.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients to discuss progress towards goals and strategies for improvement.
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
- Tracked coaching sessions, plans, behaviors, and issues with non-compliance for each client.
- Assisted clients in navigating crisis and traumatic and difficult situations and provided methods to improve familial and professional relationships.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Instructional Aide
Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy, and Education
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Implements curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP (Individual Transition Plan)/PBIP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each student’s goals and objectives
- Performs job coaching duties as assigned by assisting in the training of students, on campus or at community job sites, inappropriate work behavior, and specific employment skills.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation on students' behavior as outlined by school procedures; reports observations to relevant staff and makes recommendations based on observations.
- Assists in the preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log, as required.
- Always maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
- Maintained records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring or mentoring for struggling students.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Class consisted of youths grade 6 through 8 (ages 11-14 years old).
Administrative and Operational Support
Mentoring Youth Services, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Assist with daily admissions and maintaining agency census standards of girls' group home, consisting of two homes and an Independent Living for girls ages 10-18 years of age.
- Remains in constant and consistent communication with local counties throughout the State of Georgia, professionally representing the agency and keeping entities abreast of current availability.
- Screen Universal Applications and conduct resident interviews for placement appropriateness, and aid the Human Services Professional and/or Residential Program Director with conducting resident interviews.
- Submits written record of the interview to the respective sites for placement.
- Maintains the Universal Applications Log for consistency with acceptance standards.
- Conduct New Hire Orientation and ongoing staff training.
- Assists with all new hire orientations.
- Adheres to all regulatory compliance regarding training for applicants.
- Coordinate and schedule 'On the Job' training with shift leads to aid employees and equip them to further serve the youths while meeting agency standards.
- Updates the staffing tab in GA Score to reflect employees, ensuring accuracy of information, including the ongoing training requirements as outlined by Residential Child Care Licensing and the Office of Provider Management.
- Complete personnel file audits.
- Completes all reference checks for applicants and forwards this information to the Residential Program Director.
- Maintains monthly audits by the fifteenth of every month.
- Audit Medication Administration Records weekly, ensuring corrections are made legally and ethically, per state standards.
- Conduct physical, plant, and safety checks to maintain compliance with Georgia regulatory boards.
- Ensuring that the homes are safe, free from debris and hazards that could potentially endanger youths.
- Complete property damage reports and follow up to ensure completion of identified needs.
- Audit drill logs to ensure compliance with timely completion.
- Link youths to services by assisting the Human Service Professional with linking youths in care to recreational, leisure, and educational supports in the community.
- Serve as the primary team member to prepare incident reports for RCCL and update significant events in GA Score.
- Assist Human Service Professionals with case management; assisting with psychological, medical, and dental appointments; conducting academic supports for the youths, and providing linkage to supports when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration, facilitated effective working relations, and contributed to the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Accurately and efficiently completed documentation per state compliance standards.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Inpatient Program Associate
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Coordinates with the Sheriff's Department of applicable county for transportation of individual court-ordered to be admitted into the hospital.
- Maintained a professional working relationship with law enforcement, judges, district attorneys, and public defenders for every county in the State of Georgia.
- Utilized various state programs, such as AVATAR and SharePoint, to document and complete assessments, updates, and due dates of reports for each forensic individual.
- Created and maintained admission files for each forensic individual.
- Updated the courts on the status and findings of each forensic individual.
- Completed the mailing of clinical evaluations and court communications, and kept an updated log of each piece of mail sent for compliance purposes.
- Completed office management duties, such as maintaining awareness of material needs, ordering test materials and office supplies, mailing all clinical reports and communications to the courts, and updating the tracking for each piece of mail.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration, facilitated effective working relations, and contributed to the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Accurately and efficiently completed documentation per state compliance standards.
- Conducted and completed weekly and monthly social work notes, and entered them in a timely manner into AVATAR.
- Attended TEAM and assisted with developing and implementing the individual’s ISP (Individual Success Plan)
- Interviewed individuals regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their ISP.
- Prepared and maintained case files for each assigned individual.
- Conducted counseling sessions and group activities for issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, anger management problems, mental illness, legal issues, etc.
- Write reports and evaluations before the due dates.
- Inform individuals of requirements of conditional release (if forensic) or placement (if adult mental health)
- Supervise individuals on community outings.
- Updated and reported any concerns regarding case load to intern supervisor.
- Assisted fellow social workers with community linkage for individuals.
- Maintained and regularly demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of all patients' families, visitors, and fellow employees; ensured a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration, facilitated effective working relations, and contributed to the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Accurately and efficiently completed documentation per state compliance standards.
Education
Post Bachelor ABA sequence - 4th Task List
University of West Florida
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
01.2018
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Quality Assurance
- Google Drive
- Networking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BCaBA
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
06.2022 - 07.2023
Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
10.2021 - 06.2022
Supervisor
Beyond ABA, LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
Ready to Learn ABA, LLC
02.2021 - 08.2021
Life Coach/HSP
Higher Learning Solutions Foundation, Inc
10.2020 - 01.2021
Instructional Aide
Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy, and Education
07.2020 - 09.2020
Administrative and Operational Support
Mentoring Youth Services, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2020
Inpatient Program Associate
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2019
Post Bachelor ABA sequence - 4th Task List
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
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