ABSTRACT

As homelessness continues to pose a significant social problem in many urban areas, service agencies rely on social workers to fulfill a critical role. However, recruitment and retention of social workers for high-demand fields, such as homeless services, is challenging. This study offers a formative analysis of a master’s of social work field education program that brings multiple universities and service agencies together, with the Corporation for Supportive Housing in Los Angeles serving as lead convener. The preliminary efficacy of the collaborative field placement model is examined through a program stakeholder analysis and extensive literature review. Findings inform program enhancements and revisions. Evidence-based recommendations for communities interested in improving social worker recruitment and retention through a collaborative field placement program are offered.

摘要

由于无家可归继续在许多城市地区构成严重的社会问题，服务机构依靠社会工作者来发挥关键作用。然而，在诸如无家可归服务等高要求领域招聘和留住社会工作者是具有挑战性的。这项研究对社会工作领域教育硕士课程的形成进行了分析，该课程将多个大学和服务机构联合在一起，洛杉矶的支持性住房公司是主要召集人。通过项目利益相关者分析和广泛的文献综述，研究了协作现场布置模型的初步有效性。调查结果告知计划的增强和修订。