Lakiysha Ballard
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Qualified and professional Behavior Therapist offering background working one-on-one in homes, schools and community to provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Addressed specific client needs based on individual treatment plan and collected data on treatment goals. Successfully reduced problem behaviors and increased functional replacement behaviors. Committed to enhancing autonomy and quality of life among individuals and families thorough proven treatment methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Health Works, Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Engaged in pre-crisis and crisis interventions to facilitate positive outcomes using least restrictive alternative.
- Facilitated communication and socialization activities at home and in social environments to help individuals develop healthy behaviors.
- Attended ongoing professional development training programs and industry seminars to remain current on treatments and techniques.
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
09.2017 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
08.1994 - Current
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality with mail items in line with regulations.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with postal regulations.
- Operated mail processing machine to sort and package incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2022
Skills
- Behavioral Interventions
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Developmental Delays Experience
- Social Skill Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Observation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Treatment Implementation
- Data Collection
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Health Works, Inc
09.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
09.2017 - Current
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
08.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
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