1. Support staff workplace responsibilities Scenario 4 - Betty and Sue

2. Kylie – a co-worker of Sue’s Sam – a co­ worker of Sue’s Betty - a supervisor at a Disability Employment Service Sue - a supported employee and Betty’s daughter

9. Focus questions What do you think will happen next? What are the key issues here? How might Kylie react to what she saw? What are the possible consequences for Sue? What role do relationships play in this scenario? Which Disability Services Standards does this scenario relate to?

10. 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?

11. Exploring the issues Is it appropriate for Betty to ask her daughter to help catch a thief? Why? Would it be appropriate if they were not related? Are there circumstances where you would consider doing what Betty did? How might workplace relationships be affected if Betty’s actions become common knowledge?

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