Jessica Docherty

Full time Certified Care Coordinator, serving clients with APDD,IDD, ISW, and ALI waivers within the Matanuska Susitna Valley and Anchorage. Including monthly visits, case notes, Support Plans, and amendments. Harmony uploads and demographic/medication updates and CIR's.

I also supervise the records department employee, ensuring that records requests and record maintenance are completed appropriately.

I am a mother to a 17-year-old son who has Down Syndrome. I have extensive knowledge and skills associated with advocacy. I am able to confidently collaborate with physician's offices, school personal, and direct care providers. I am comfortable working with Physical therapists, Speech therapists, Occupational therapists etc. I have many hours advocating and problem-solving with insurance companies and Medicaid. I am comfortable in the disability community, I've spent many hours at Special Olympics and truly love our community. I've become very resourceful over the years and it has benefited my son greatly. I'm familiar with DD registration and re-qualification. I understand the ICAP assessment process and support plan process. I advocate for my son as part of his support team. I participate in IEP meetings and assist him to navigate the guardianship process. I've worked hours with service agencies and staff. I've gathered and reviewed medical records to ensure insurance claims are paid. I've used those same medical records to gain needed services and medical interventions. These specific skills are needed and consistently used as an agency administrator.

I provided respite for my husband under the Covid 19 allowances. I gained immense knowledge from this position. I was able to learn to write quality notes regarding my hours of respite. I also received an understanding of the inner workings from a provider standpoint. As an agency administrator, I am familiar with service provision regulations. I am proficient in documenting services in Therap and HIPPA Privacy Regulations. I've worked with the service agency to ensure services were delivered according to the Support Plan, in a person-centered manner.

I managed two postal contracts for USPS. I scheduled employees, did payroll, and covered all time off. I executed all clerical and administrative work on a daily basis. I also was responsible for all conflict resolution. This included conflict between customers and employees. I also implemented strategies to resolve any issues between upper management and those i employed. I have 14 years of self-employment experience. I am proficient in working within procedures and guidelines and am self-motivated. I am also very responsible and know how to work within timelines. This job gave me excellent multitasking skills paired with a high sense of priorities. I spent 14 years in direct supervision of other employees. As an agency administrator, I would use all of my skills as a small business/federal contract owner.

Activated the phone tree upon request. I also procured funding from outside nonprofits to benefit the DS Network. I helped locate facilities and plan annual picnics etc. I was able to facilitate a large grant by the Palmer Elks. The donation helped pay for scholarships through The Alaska Down Syndrome Network. I also collaborated with Palmer Elks to use their facility for the AKDSN annual picnic. As an agency administrator, I would use these skills to collaborate with other entities to ensure services are provided. I would use my experience to ensure that the person receiving the services has a team approach. All service providers working together to provide a successful support plan.

Collaborated with school staff and parents at PTA meetings to facilitate the following

Organize fund raisers and events

Delegate jobs and responsibilities

Send emails to administration,school staff and parents

Make fliers for fundraisers and events

Coordinated with teacher to implement lesson plans and keep students on track.

• Filed student work to document progress.
• Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
• Shared occupational information with students during career-oriented events.
• Read stories with small groups of students aged [Number] to [Number].
• Supervised children in cafeteria and assisted with opening juice boxes and other hard-to-open lunch items.
• Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
• Baked treats to sell at [Type] events.
• Supported students struggling with [Type] concepts.
• Took responsibility for group of [Number] students on class field trip to [Type].
• Supervised one or more center activities as directed by classroom teacher.
• Assisted classes with parties and events.
• Played games with small groups of students reviewing previous day's material.
• Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
• Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
• Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
• In the Special Education classroom:
• Provided extra assistance to students experiencing physical/and or developmental disabilities within a special education classroom
• Helped students with assistive devices and support technology
• Monitored students to ensure they had access to restroom facilities and encouraged proper hand washing
• Promoted specific development and independence skills through activities,flashcards,and visual schedules. Under teacher direction
• Reinforced teachers instruction by helping small student groups with adaptive learning skills