1. Lori Girard
140 Burgess Ave. Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 02861 401-290-8939 lori.girard@alternativesnet.org
Work Experience
ALTERNATIVES UNLIMITED, INC., WHITINSVILLE, MA
Program Developer, Jul 2000 – present
 Currently provide direct supervision of six program managers of innovative service models including medically intensive
residential supports, individualsupports for peopleserved in their own apartments, and Club 21 (matches peopleserved with a
partner from their own communities for socializing and developing meaningful relationships).
 Achieved favorable results for theprograms under my supervision in eight consecutive surveys by theMassachusetts Licensing
and Certification Team.
 Serve as a member of Alternatives' Peer Review Committee for programs funded by the Massachusetts' Department of
Developmental Services.
 Served as Program Developer at the Senior Enrichment Program from 2004-2007. While under my supervision, they achieved a
commendable rating from theCARF Survey Team in 2006.
 Collaborated with peers to present a paper on supportingmedically fragile individuals in the community at the 2006 International
Conference on Community Inclusion in Montreal.
THEGRODEN NETWORK, PROVIDENCE, RI
Associate Director of Residences, Jul 1997 – Jun 2000
 Provided direct supervision to the program managers of theCove Center's two residential programs for adults with
developmental disabilities.
 Achieved favorable results in Rhode Island’s Department of Developmental Disabilities bi-annual statelicensing survey in 1999.
 Facilitated thetransition of three adults to shared living households.
THEMAYCENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHATHAM, MA
Behavior Program Specialist, Apr 1991 – Jul 1997
 Collaborated with the clinical team to open the organization's first community-based home for children with severe behavioral
challenges in East Harwich, MA in 1993.
Education
GROVE CITY COLLEGE, GROVE CITY, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 1989
HOPEWELL AREA HIGH SCHOOL, ALIQUIPPA, PA
High School Diploma, May 1985
Additional Skills
 Excellent computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
 Regularly facilitate trainings within the organization including Advanced Responding Skills, part of Alternatives'
Communication Training Series, during Alternatives' New Employee Orientation Week.
 Proficient with theuse of Massachusetts' Online Home and Community Services Information System(HCSIS) for incident
management and documentation of Individual Service Plans.
 Current certification in Massachusetts Medication Administration Program.
 Awarded Alternatives' Outstanding Leadership Award in 2003.