Absolutely no cultural competency. Developmental Trainees were treated poorly and many Practitioners did not provide care up to clinical standards Fraser boasts itself to contain. Even when I was more direct about asking to leave treatment so I could take my legally required break in the day, I was told I couldn't leave. DT's have little to no support particularly from upper management— My entire time three (8 months) three different people ran in circles saying they supervised me at different times, and passed me off to each other when I asked more questions/talked about many of the racist comments made regarding families in the Autism program.
When I left, I voiced my reason for resigning as the lack of cultural sensitivity in the workplace and HR responded to me asking to speak further about what they can do to help. I was impressed by this. However, after they said someone would call me to chat, no one ever contacted me.
There are countless services in the Twin Cities that provide higher quality, culturally competent, compassionate care. After leaving Fraser I was astounded at how other well other organizations run and how much of a priority cultural competence is in an industry predominantly serving people of color.
Avoid Fraser at all costs if you are looking for a DT position. Someone going into upper management may be able to help change the system.
