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Sondra Lieder - Personal Trainer, CSCS, NASM-CPT
By LaurSal at Citysearch January 12, 2011
If found Sondra through her website and after meeting with her, I knew she was serious about getting me where I wanted to be. I met with Sondra about two times a week for a few months and had incredible results! My workouts with Sondra consisted of new excercises each time and it was never boring. The best part about working out with Sondra is that she is a combo deal; she helps you with nutrition and fitness. Though I've stopped going every week, I still go to Sondra from time to time. I will continue to go to her and would advise anyone else to do the same! ...read more
Austin Hearing Services
By petro2000 at Citysearch August 12, 2009
I never had the feeling that I was being sold, but rather I had the comfort of knowing that my hearing loss was the primary concern of Dr. Hutchison. She spent time to explain my hearing test and provided me with various options to match the right hearing aid with my lifestyle. ...read more
Sondra Lieder - Personal Trainer, CSCS, NASM-CPT
By Lauren314 at Citysearch May 23, 2008
After moving to Texas and gaining a little weight from too much queso and beer, I decided to seek out a personal trainer. I was fortunate enough to find and work with Sondra, and I saw amazing results! She challenged me and varied my workouts so they were always fun and interesting. Sondra is extremely dedicated to her profession and has a very genuine interest in your success. She motivated me to work hard not only at my fitness goals, but diet goals as well. I can't recommend her highly enough! ...read more
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Supported Employment Specialist Position Description
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 Credentialing
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
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