Public child welfare workers' perception of efficacy relative to multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2013
Abstract
Maintaining a well trained pool of workers in public child welfare agencies continues to be an ongoing problem. Research suggests that it is critical that we continue to explore the factors associated with worker efficacy. Existing research has found that outcomes for families and children are affected by numerous individual and organizational characteristics including worker's perceived efficacy (Advancement of Social Work Research, 2005; Bernotavicz, 2007; Collier, 2007; Ellett, 2007; Government Accountability Office, 2003; Milner, 2003). This study describes public child welfare workers, and their perceptions of efficacy relative to multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills. Study outcomes have implications for worker training, supervision, and curriculum on child welfare. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Sharon E.; Nichols, Quienton L.; and Williams, Nadia L., "Public child welfare workers' perception of efficacy relative to multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills" (2013). College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 184.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_humanities_social_sciences/184