Characteristics and Professional Development Needs of Staff Working in Employment Services for People with a Disability.

Dempsey, Ian; Arthur, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ581645

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Publication Date: 1998

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Characteristics and Professional Development Needs of Staff Working in Employment Services for People with a Disability.

Dempsey, Ian; Arthur, Michael

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, v23 n4 p333-42 Dec 1998

A study investigated the nature and characteristics of 68 staff working in employment services for people with a disability in New South Wales, Australia. Results indicate higher than usual staff turnover and that 53% had no previous professional experience working with people with a disability. Training needs are emphasized. (CR)

Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment Experience, Employment Services, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Job Training, Labor Turnover, Staff Development, Vocational Rehabilitation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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