I am very supportive of consumer-directed services including Supported Employment (SE) services. However, the proposed fast track regulations that establish this service as a Consumer-Directed service are not adequate to preserve the current integrity and specialization of individual Supported Employment itself and Supported Employment Specialists (SES)/ Job Coach as a direct services profession.  As an Employment Specialist working in this field, I am appalled at the proposed regulations for an individual that could potential provide services.  I have obtained a bachelors degree in the field, spend many hours training for my job and continue to attend trainings to further my understanding of this service profession.  As a job coach, employed by an Employment Service Organization, I am provided with the supports to be able to assist individuals with disabilities and as an organization, we have established "best practices" and standards to provide the utmost of quality service for the individuals we serve.  I object to the proposed waiver.