By Ryan Weber at Citysearch February 09, 2012
Do not work here....EVER! As noneofyourbswax said, this place is truly the devil. They have placed me under investigation by the state two times because one of the staff didn't like me. The clients loved me because I tried to get them out of the house for a change but DRACO will try to get you on the abuse neglect registry for that. F*** me right? The managers are about as bright as the clients. I have worked in this field for 5 years for numerous companies and Draco is by far the worst! ...read more
By noneofyourbswax at Citysearch May 10, 2011
DON'T EVER WORK HERE!!!! THE MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND MOST OF THE STAFF IS BY FAR THE LAZIEST, RUDEST, AND MOST ANNOYING I HAVE EVER CAME ACROSS. I HAVE WORKED FOR MANY COMPANIES AND EMPLOYERS BUT THIS PLACE WAS THE WORST. A LOT OF THE STAFF WERE BEYOND RUDE. THE TWO PEOPLE I HAVE RESPECT FOR IS O.D. AND THE HEAD RN I THINK HER NAME IS LISA. EVERYONE ELSE WAS WORTHLESS. ESPECIALLY THE HOUSE MANAGERS. I AM WARNING YOU DON'T APPLY. THE PAY SUCKS AND THE MANAGERS HAVE NO RESPECT FOR YOU. THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. MOST OF THE MANAGERS DON'T EVEN HAVE A MEDICAL LICENSE YET THEY UPDATE AND DO CHANGES ON THE MAR!!! MY MANAGER TOLD ME TO USE ANOTHER RESIDENTS FACE CREAM ON ANOTHER ROOMMATE(WHO HAS HERPES) BECAUSE THE ROOMMATE RAN OUT. THAT HAS TO NOT ONLY BE DANGEROUS BUT ILLEGAL. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. ...read more
By llongoria0 at Citysearch December 13, 2010
Imagine the tax dollars they could be contributing to the economy. When I lived in Austin, I drove a cab and paid taxes on what I earned, but 90% of cab drivers do not pay them. there are also alot of cab drivers from other countries whose visa's are expired. ...read more
Supported Employment Specialist Position Description In partnership with the VR Counselor, the Supported Employment Specialist (SE Specialist) provides orientation and guidance throughout the supported employment process. The SE Specialist implements the discovery process that leads to a detailed assessment of the consumer and facilitates, or supports the facilitation of, required meetings for implementation of services. The SE Specialist also provides individualized job development services and negotiates with employers to customize job tasks/responsibilities for the consumer. This person conducts job analysis to determine a good job match for the consumer and employer and negotiates with the employer to determine the best methods for training, worksite accommodations and adaptations. The SE Specialist facilitates the consumer̢۪s job performance, provides job skills training (when necessary), consults with the employer, natural/paid supports and consumer and ensures that long-term support providers are trained and demonstrate the supports necessary for the consumer to maintain employment. Other job tasks include the development of ongoing relationships in the community and the generation of reports that document activities and rationale for decisions. ...read more
By Kathleen J. Washpun Foundation January 05, 2012
Supported Employment Specialist The Supported Employment Specialist is pivotal to making everything work and fit together for consumers they are serving. They deal with all persons involved in the process, including significant others, supervisors, human resources, the general public, co-workers and others at the workplace in addition to the consumer. The Supported Employment Specialist is expected to manage all activities related to the employment process from discovery to closure, from training to setting up long-term supports, and from job analysis to timely completion of reports. They are responsible for maintaining communication with the referring DARS VR Counselor and supervising the Job Skills Trainer. Supported Employment Specialist Qualifications A Supported Employment Specialist must meet the education and experience qualifications in one of the following three options. Option 1 The Supported Employment Specialist has •a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, business, marketing, or related human services; and•one year's documented experience in a professional or personal setting routinely working with people with disabilities. Option 2 The Supported Employment Specialist has •an associate's degree in rehabilitation, business, marketing, or related human services; and•two years' documented experience in a professional or personal setting routinely working with people with disabilities. Option 3 The Supported Employment Specialist has•a high school diploma or GED, and•three years' documented experience in a professional or personal setting routinely working with people with disabilities. Supported Employment Specialist Credentialing As of 4-1-12, Supported Employment Specialists providing the direct service to a DARS consumer must possess Supported Employment Specialist credentials from the University of North Texas -- Workplace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment (UNTWISE). For more information on UNTWISE credentialing and training opportunities, click here.http://pacs.unt.edu/wise/content/texas-crp-provider-training Completion of training must be documented in the personnel files. All Supported Employment Specialists must be credentialed prior to providing any service to DARS consumers. There is no "grandfathering" for the credentialing requirement. ...read more
By Kathleen J. Washpun Foundation January 05, 2012
Job Placement Specialist Position Description The Job Placement Specialist supplies the necessary assistance or training for the consumer to conduct the job search and/or be placed in competitive employment, and then maintain the employment for 90 days. This is a highly independent position that requires excellent skills in written and verbal communication, problem solving, marketing and effective time management. The role of the Job Placement Specialist is to teach the consumer the skills or assist the consumer in executing the skills necessary to conduct the job search and/or be placed in competitive employment, and then maintain the employment for 90 days. The Job Placement Specialist provides as much or as little assistance or training that the consumer needs to achieve the employment goal outlined in the DARS3431 – Job Placement Services - Plan. The Job Placement Specialist verifies the consumer performance at work, assisting the consumer to address any barriers that may affect his/her employment. This verification can take place at or away from the worksite, but it is a best practice to meet the consumer routinely face-to-face. The Job Placement Specialist does not provide Job Coaching, but may assist the consumer in advocating needs to the employer or VR counselor. If Job Coaching is identified as a need for the consumer, the VR Counselor will set up the Job Coaching services as a separate service for the consumer. ...read more
By Kathleen J. Washpun Foundation January 05, 2012
There are a number of protections under state and federal law for individuals with disabilities. The ability to telework or telecommute can make it easier for those with disabilities to be productive members of the workforce. Increases in technology allow for high speed and VPN computer ac... ...read more
There are many career options in the social services field, each with unique duties to perform. If you want to be a nursing home social worker, be prepared to work with people directly, facilitate communication between parties and help handle crisis situations. ...read more