Support staff workplace responsibilities Scenario 2 - Murray

Murray - a supported employee at Engage Business Service Susan - a supervisor at Engage Business Service Con

Focus questions What do you think will happen next? What are your reactions to the scenario? What are the issues raised? What do you think motivated Susan? What was concerning Con? 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 Susan behaving ethically as a supervisor? Would the ethics of the situation change if Murray had asked to join the meditation class? What should Con do? Let the matter drop, or report it to management?

Debrief questions How did you feel about us discussing this topic? What did you learn? How will you apply what you have learned?