If the employer does not agree with the workbook, what should you do?

Study for the Family and Self-Directed Services Support Broker Exam. Use flashcards and multiple choice questions with hints and explanations. Get prepared for success!

When an employer doesn’t agree with the workbook, the focus should be on collaboration and making the plan workable for everyone involved. The employer is the person who will hire, supervise, and manage the direct support workers, so their buy-in is essential for successful implementation. Stay engaged with them, listen to their concerns, and walk through how each part of the workbook would work in practice. Explain how tasks, schedules, supervision, safety, and budget align with their responsibilities, and be prepared to make reasonable adjustments. The goal is to reach a plan that reflects the participant’s goals while also being feasible for the employer to carry out.

Finalizing without input risks a plan that isn’t doable, breeds conflict, or leads to noncompliance. Ignoring concerns or removing the employer would undermine collaboration and practicality, so the best path is to keep refining the workbook together until there is agreement.