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Download full textIndiana Youth Inst., Indianapolis. – 2001
Noting that America's need for youth services is at an all-time high, this study surveyed frontline youth workers and youth organization directors in Indiana to determine their needs and how those needs were being met. Focus groups with youth workers were also conducted. Key findings are as follows: (1) though 75 percent are college graduates,…
Descriptors: Community Role, Employer Attitudes, Needs Assessment, Social Agencies
Indiana Youth Inst., Indianapolis. – 2002
Indiana's youth workers are highly motivated, well-educated, experienced, and satisfied with their jobs. They cite these three top challenges of their jobs: funds, family support, and sufficient staff to share time-consuming duties. Researchers cite these key components to develop first-rate programs that meet youth needs: low staff-student ratio,…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Counseling, Employee Attitudes
