Minnie Sneddy

• Direct Patient Care: Provide compassionate and attentive direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, addressing their physical and emotional needs.
• Safety and Well-being: Ensure the safety and well-being of patients by monitoring their behaviors, assisting with activities of daily living, and intervening when necessary to prevent harm.
• Therapeutic Milieu: Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu within the facility, creating a safe and supportive environment for patients' recovery.
• Observation and Reporting: Conduct regular patient observations, accurately document patient behaviors and responses, and promptly report any significant changes to the treatment team.
• Crisis Intervention: Assist in managing crisis situations, following established protocols to de-escalate and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Patient Engagement: Foster positive patient engagement by promoting a sense of trust, respect, and collaboration within the treatment team.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including clinicians, nurses, and other specialists, to provide holistic care and support to patients.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and concerns are communicated effectively within the team.
• Education and Support: Provide psychoeducation and support to patients, helping them develop coping skills and strategies for managing their mental health challenges.
• Crisis Prevention: Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of crises and maintain a calm and therapeutic atmosphere.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and interventions in compliance with facility policies and regulations.

Calling patients, scheduling them, faxing, and scanning, email

• Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Assisted with client intake and assessment processes for program eligibility.
• Maintained accurate case files and documentation in electronic health records.
• Scheduled appointments and follow-ups to ensure timely access to services.
• Facilitated communication between clients and service providers for effective support.
• Educated clients on available health resources and community services.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss case progress and strategize solutions.
• Supported outreach efforts to engage underserved populations in health programs.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
• Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
• Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
• Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
• Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
• Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
• Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
• Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
• Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
• Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
• Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
• Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
• Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
• Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
• Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
• Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
• Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
• Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
• Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.

• Work one on one with TANF, 477 and GA clients and their families to develop Family Self Sufficiency Plans
• Assist TANF, 477, and GA clients with the case management objectives in their plans by helping them achieve GED skill levels, reduce employment barriers, apply for training or educational opportunities, locate scholarships and any other tools necessary to become self-sufficient.
• Completes Monthly Activity Data (MAD) reports that includes case record information related to client information, attendance and status change.
• Works closely with Benefits Technicians to ensure TANF families eligibility status is current.
• Conduct 6 month and yearly reviews of TANF, 477 and GA clients’ case management progress and eligibility with the Benefits Technician.
• Enter all necessary information into the Ritetrack system or through Teams to the supervisor in Bethel.
• Help all new clients navigate available benefit services.
• Assist Bethel eligibility technicians with client interviews, conducting assessments including the SDM, and assisting clients in obtaining necessary documents.
• Notifies clients of all education, employment, and training opportunities as they become available.
• Manage the day to day operations of the Workforce Development Office and provide a well organized smooth functioning office environment so clients can take full advantage of the benefits and services available.
• Maintain regular communication with Bethel-based supervisor including weekly meetings to report and update on work activities and projects.
• Keep up to date on department initiatives, and with other job center staff in the region to maintain consistency throughout the department.
• Compile and provide necessary data.
• Notify the tribes, tribal organizations, and other entities within their unit of work about workforce development opportunities.
• Attend bi-annual meetings of the local Tribal Councils to provide up to date reports on the Workforce Development Office.
• Work with high school students in the local school with career planning, applications and scholarships. Organize workshops in basic computer, resume and interview skills.
• Travel occasionally to other villages to assist and establish a network of resources and partners in support of workforce development.
• Supports all clients in a positive and confidential manner to become self-sufficient, conducting necessary interviews and assessments, referrals, collecting monthly data and reports.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all client correspondence and community service work site agreements.
• Administrate TABE tests for clients who are interested in Job Corps or need to get their GED.
• Facilitated workforce development programs for youth and young adults.
• Assessed individual skills and career interests to guide training paths.
• Coordinated workshops on job readiness and interview preparation techniques.
• Collaborated with local employers to identify job placement opportunities.
• Developed training materials to enhance participant engagement and learning.
• Monitored program compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.
• Proctor for the DMV to help people get their Driver's permit.
• Help people build resumes, essays, apply for jobs, trainings, scholarships, FAFSA.
• Work with High School students apply for school activities, trainings, and college.
• Notarize paperwork for people.

• I provided a wide range of services such as substance abuse, mental health issues, family issues, suicide, self-harm, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress, aggression, grief and healing, I worked in a collaborate effort with the school counselor, within my community. Drawing on cultural strengths, values, customs, and traditions to aide in individual, family, and village care.
• I received and worked with many types of referrals from other agencies, professional, healthcare providers, ICWA Workers, school; court ordered adults and adolescents, other behavioral health providers, residential treatment facilities, family and self-referrals.
• I scheduled clients within the Yukon-Kuskokwin Health Corporation either with myself or another coworker.
• I screened and evaluated clients, which help determined the appropriate level of care bested suited for individual's need.
• I had a case load with up to 60 clients at one time and was efficient in my documentation, which included; Raven multi-media and Alaska's Automated Information Management System (AKAIMS)
• I worked with a diverse Alaska Native Population.
• I provided individual therapy and group counseling to both adults and adolescents.
• I was trained in stabilizing individuals who were suicidal or who had thoughts and what do.
• I followed up and counseled with the Individuals whom were suicidal and helped them onto a better path of life.
• Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care needs.
• Monitored client behaviors and reported observations to the healthcare team.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills and coping strategies.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
• Educated clients on healthy coping mechanisms and lifestyle choices.
• Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all clients during care activities.
• Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
• Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
• Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
• Supported many patients while monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of care plans and providing modifications when necessary to achieve desired results.
• Collaborated with other staff members to ensure appropriate care is provided to clients.
• Participated in case conferences to discuss treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provided crisis intervention services when needed, such as suicide prevention or de-escalation of aggressive behavior.
• Provided psychoeducation about mental health topics such as stress management or self-care techniques.
• Encouraged participants in therapy sessions by providing positive reinforcement for accomplishments.

• I served a year on the Hooper Bay Traditional Council as a member. I participated in the monthly meetings discussing the priorities of our villages and what we needed for our community.
• I was sent to out of town conventions, conferences and meetings and learned more about what our community needed and brought it back to my community tribal members.

• Feeding the baby, changing their diaper, cooking, cleaning, laundry, washing dishes.

• I was apart of a group of young kids who volunteered at the church Sunday through Saturday helping out with the church activities.
• We ran a restaurant for our community; family nights were Thursdays and Fridays evenings and Teen Center was every Friday night. It was mainly focused on helping the teens, giving them a place to do fun activities.
• We met every Tuesdays to support each other and plan the week ahead, which included brainstorming new ideas and community networking.

• Surveyed the land and documented the wildlife.
• Recorded the different species of birds and their nests within the area and surveyed them.
• Counted the nests and different birds within the area to see if an airport would be suitable to place there and if it would affect the wildlife residing there.