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Support staff workplace responsibilities. Scenario 9 - Patrick. Patrick - a supervisor at a supported employment service. Maureen - a co-worker of Jess’s. Jess - a new supported employee. Focus questions. What advice would you give Jess? What do you think will happen now?
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Support staff workplaceresponsibilities Scenario 9 - Patrick
Patrick - a supervisor at a supported employment service Maureen - a co-worker of Jess’s Jess - a new supported employee
Focus questions • What advice would you give Jess? • What do you think will happen now? • What are the key issues? • How are situations like this able to develop? • Could something like this happen in your organisation? • 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 • Is Patrick misusing his position? • How is privacy an issue in this scenario? • Should out-of-work interests be a factor in the work that people are asked to do in the workplace? • Would it be acceptable if Patrick: • rostered Jess on light duties because he treated ballroom dancing as a sport?
Debrief questions • How did you feel about us discussing this topic? • What did you learn? • How will you apply what you have learned?