DAYBREAK - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Quality Assurance Manager
Jeff has worked in the human services field for over 20 years, including as a Safety Officer & Community Schools Coordinator as well as a direct service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. At Daybreak, he has played key role in providing support and advocy for those involved in the Palmer and Anchorage Therapeutic Courts. "My role is to help them be successful and compliant with court requirements," Jeff explains. "I assist them with finding housing, employment, medical and health providers, and assist them with applying for benefit. My role as the Prisoner Reentry case manager is similar. I help clients who are being released from prison or jail transition back into the community. The ultimate goal is to help them stay out of jail and be productive members of society." According to Jeff, he particularly enjoys his work with Daybreak because of the organization's mission and commitment to giving those who are less fortunate a voice in the community. He appreciates being on the "front lines" with clients and working well with the court system. He received his Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies and his Bachelor of Human Services from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
"My role is to educate the community about the scope of services Daybreak provides in the recovery process," explains Polly-Beth. "It is our job as an agency to find the resources and services that will best meet the goal of the person served-no matter how out of the box their recovery may be. We ensure that a person's highest potential is met in their recovery process. Polly-Beth began her career with Daybreak as a resident manager/case manager in 1988. Her current role includes being responsible for the daily operations of the agency, including managing CARF accreditation, grant writing and mentoring staff members. She is also active in community projects focused on improving mental health service delivery in Alaska. Since 2007, Polly-Beth has been an adjunct professor at Wayland Baptist University. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska-Anchorage and a Masters of Science in Community Mental Health from Trinity College of Vermont.