Star Nayea

• While still incarcerated I made critical contact with referred clientele, then conducted comprehensive virtual assessments with clients by creating an individual reentry release plan focusing on their number one barrier, housing, needs, strengths, while developing appropriate support strategies.
• Once clients were stabilized, the focus shifts to securing specialized part time employment, (for felons) development of interviewing, resume writing, and etiquette skills.
• Enhanced program effectiveness by developing and implementing reentry plans tailored towards each individual clients needs.
• Established partnerships with educational institutions to provide GED preparation classes or vocational training programs for clientele.
• Maintained accurate case records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations as well as Tribal Probation and facilitating data-driven decision making.
• Monitored client progress, providing timely interventions to address challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Managed program grant and the finance budget, ensuring adequate allocation of resources towards critical services and support functions.
• Organized community-building events that fostered positive connections between returning community members to their neighborhoods.
• Collaborated with community partners for seamless service provision and increased success rates in client reintegration.
• Created an SOP and Co-Created the Reentry Policy to foster effective reentry strategies based on research findings and firsthand experience working directly with impacted individuals.
• Coordinated with probation officers daily to monitor clients'' adherence to court-ordered conditions, promoting accountability and reducing recidivism rates.
• Created a Stake Holder Team to begin strategizing nd planning initiatives to guide the future direction of reentry services in response to evolving community needs.
• Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to empower clients in achieving personal goals and overcoming obstacles during their reentry process.

WORK HISTORY

• Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address all the needs and goals, of the Village of Hope Residents.

• Coordinate services with other Tribal Departments and community- based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to Village of Hope Residents

• Assisted my clients in navigating their housing, legal services, education needs and Tribal benefits to gain access to valuable resources.

• Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

• Provided education on health and nutrition, as well as life skills for residents to learn and maintain healthy habits for their wellbeing.

• Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

• Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.

• Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members and residents

• Collected and tracked information about Client participation in the Tulalip Housing Program.

Developed "Tulalip Housing Circle of Care" to encourage Tribal Housing Members to comply with the housing policies. I

• Developed wellness programs targeting specific housing clients areas of needs and concerns to help create sustainable healthy responsible living.

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with Tulalip Housing community members/clients in case management.

• Helped Tulalip Tribal Members clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.

• Collaborated with Tribal health and wellness departments for a cultural wrap around affect for our housing communities.

• Monitored and evaluated circle of care program performance to determine value and quality.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively, in a team environment.

• 14 years as a National Motivational Speaker, Native Grammy Singer Songwriter.
• I developed and ran my Independent Outreach Advocacy Business, Ravens Last Laugh Productions and Star Nayea Productions which allowed me to successfully implement services to hundreds of Tribes and First Nations for 14 years (pre-pandemic). Focus on Victims of Violent Crime DV/SA awareness and prevention. Addiction and SUD/CD awareness,
• Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing targeted outreach programs.
• Conducted needs assessments to identify areas requiring additional support or resources within the community.
• Created Tribal Youth/Teen cultural outreach events and after school programs. Summer Spring/Winter Cultural Arts Camps; recording music and filmmaking, digital story telling, created National Prevention PSA's for Native Youth/Teens
• Served as a liaison between Youth and and local schools, government representatives, advocating for their needs and concerning Native Youth /Teens/Young Adults within each Tribe I worked with,