Direct Care Worker (DCW) Level II Developmental Disabilities Practice Exam

What should be the primary focus of a Direct Care Worker during a support planning meeting?

The organization’s staffing levels. The caregiver's personal schedule. The person’s desires, capabilities, and talents. The funding source.

Correct Answer:

The person’s desires, capabilities, and talents.

Explanation:

A person-centered approach guides the planning by focusing on the person’s desires, capabilities, and talents. When the plan centers on what the individual wants to achieve, what they can do with appropriate support, and the strengths they bring, it promotes autonomy, meaningful participation, and better outcomes. The direct care worker helps translate those goals into concrete supports and steps, ensuring the person is actively involved in decisions about their life. Operational and resource considerations matter for how supports are delivered (such as staffing, scheduling, and funding), but they should support the person’s goals rather than drive them.

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