Support staff workplaceresponsibilities

Scenario 7 - Dave

CathCath

- a supported - a supported employeeemployee

DaveDave

– – the the supervisorsupervisor

JoyceJoyce

– – a supported a supported employee employee

Focus questions

• What actually happened do you think? What

are the key issues here?• Have you experienced this type of behaviour?• What do you think Dave should do in this

situation?• What would you have done if you were Joyce?

And Dave? (an honest response)• Which Disability Services Standards does this

scenario relate to?

Focus questions

• What are your organisation’s policies and

procedures in relation to this kind of scenario?• Are there policies and procedures in your

organisation that you need to revise or update

as a result of examining this scenario?• Are there legal or other issues that relate to

this scenario? What are they? Is there any

legislation you should be aware of that relates

to this scenario?

Exploring the issues

• What do you think will happen if Dave does

not change his behaviour?• What if Joyce did not mind Dave’s

language? Would it be acceptable?• What could happen as a consequence for

the workplace if Dave confronts Joyce?

Look at interpersonal and work relations.

Debrief questions

• How did you feel about us discussing this

topic?• What did you learn?• How will you apply what you have learned?