Jackie
Community Partcipation Services Program Director
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Jackie Bio
I have spent over a decade helping our clients explore their passions and expand their skill-sets. Throughout my career, my versatility and can-do perspective has allowed me to engage in nearly every facet of our organization, including the Building Bridges, Advance Skills and Fundamental Day Skills programs. I am currently the Program Director of Community Participation Supports, and strive to create meaningful ways for our clients to interact within their community.
My enthusiasm and ability to implement change when necessary has played an integral part in the success of our program, which I credit to my natural leadership skills, my diploma in Recreational Leadership from Fleming College, and my commitment to life long learning in the social service field. In my spare time, I love seeing live music, and spending time in the great outdoors.
Kristie
Support Worker
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Krisite Bio
Kristie has been with Alternatives since 2001 working in the Foundations Program. Before her career with Alternatives she worked in a residential setting. Kristie completed her DSW Diploma at Loyalist College. Kristie is always eager to learn something new either by taking various courses or through life experiences.
In Kristie’s spare time she loves being outside, camping, sports, reading and spending time with her family.
In Kristie’s spare time she loves being outside, camping, sports, reading and spending time with her family.
Kathy
Support Worker
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Kathy BIo
Kathy started working at Alternatives in 2002. Kathy gained experience working in the Fundamental Skills Program as well as our Advanced Skills Program. She is excellent at organizing group activities, dances and field trips as well as getting all the staff together for some team building fun. When not at work Kathy enjoys spending time with her two children and family, volunteering at school with parent council, baking, playing floor hockey and ball hockey and being outside soaking up the sun.
Penny
Support Worker
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Penny Bio
Penny began working at Alternatives in 2006 after her placement as a Co-op Student through the Career and Work Placement Program at Fleming College. Penny worked in the Day Program for 8 years before moving to our Advance Skills program.
Penny loves working with Special Needs Adults; helping them to achieve their goals and becoming active members in the community. Penny always continues to be involved in any new training opportunities that become available.
Penny is the facilitator for both the Healthy Relationships and Abuse Training programs at Alternatives.
On her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and grandkids, attending live music concerts, spending time with her dogs and enjoys being outdoors in her garden.
Penny loves working with Special Needs Adults; helping them to achieve their goals and becoming active members in the community. Penny always continues to be involved in any new training opportunities that become available.
Penny is the facilitator for both the Healthy Relationships and Abuse Training programs at Alternatives.
On her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and grandkids, attending live music concerts, spending time with her dogs and enjoys being outdoors in her garden.
Jen
Support Worker
705 742 0806Bio
Jen Bio
Jen joined our team in 2007 as a contract worker in the Individualized Support Services program. Jen grew up in the City of Vaughan working as a Camp Counsellor for children with Special Needs. While completing her degree at Trent University Jen worked for the YMCA of Peterborough connecting with both children and youth through programs. In the summer months Jen coordinated services for volunteers and special needs participants in the summer camp programs for the City of Vaughan specializing in behaviour management. Settling in Peterborough after University Jen pursued her career in the Developmental Services field. Jen is fluent in American Sign Language and has a passion for working with individuals one on one helping them achieve their personal goals and connecting individuals to their local community.
During her free time she can be found expressing her creative side through her photography business, hiking with her dog, or cooking new recipes in the kitchen.
