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Star  Nayea

Star Nayea

Everett,WA

Summary

Conscientious, compassionate, knowledgeable professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of Tribal individuals and families Nation wide. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance.

Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong communication and management skills and committed to providing inspiring community service. Compassionate Case Manager experienced in multi-faceted environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities. Able to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Advocate/Case Manager

Tulalip Tribes Village Of Hope
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address Tulalip Village of Hope Residents needs and goals.
  • Coordinated 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 and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and 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.

Wellness Coordinator

Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collected and tracked information about Client participation in the Tulalip Housing Program, that I developed to encourage Tribal Housing Members to comply with the housing policies. It was called "The Circle of Care".
  • Developed wellness programs targeted on specific housing clients and areas of 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.

Community Outreach Specialist

Star Nayea Productions
09.2009 - 02.2020
  • I developed and ran my independent outreach advocacy program, successfully implementing services to hundreds of Tribes and First Nations for 15 years (pre-pandemic). Focus on Victims of Violent Crime DV/SA awareness and prevention. Addiction and SUD/CD awareness, wellness and prevention. As well as suicide and self harm prevention and awareness. My outreach advocacy partnered with local/regional/National Tribes all over the USA & Canada. Utilizing my higher education in Cognitive Art Therapy I developed audio/visual cultural arts programming to target the affects of Historical Intergenerational Trauma.
  • Connected with Tribal Nations annually (month to month) to provide professional services via their request and with on board grants.
  • Developed presentations for Tribal/Cultural events, best practices conferences community groups and school assemblies.
  • Acted as main point of contact between Program management, department managers and external Tribal community.
  • Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Documented and analyzed performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services.
  • Developed presentations and media to promote community resources and [Type] program at seminars and other local events.
  • Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
  • Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Sociology

WMU
Kalamazoo, MI
09.1993

Associate of Arts - Music Teacher Education

Musicians Institute
Los Angeles, CA
09.1991

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School
Farmington
05.1990

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Awareness
  • School Visits
  • Assessing Residents
  • Court Mandated Reporter
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Presenting at Conferences
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Program Development
  • Social Work
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Family Education Programs

Certification

  • Snohomish County Human Services - Behavioral Health Building Community Resilience -Continuing Education Credit
  • VAWA Certification from Minnesota Behavioral Health and Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing Training - October of 2021 and 2022
  • Trauma Informed Care Training and Certification- Snohomish County Human Services Behavioral Health

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Resource Advocate/Case Manager

Tulalip Tribes Village Of Hope
06.2022 - 03.2023

Wellness Coordinator

Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
09.2021 - 06.2022

Community Outreach Specialist

Star Nayea Productions
09.2009 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Sociology

WMU

Associate of Arts - Music Teacher Education

Musicians Institute

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School
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