ABSTRACT The use of contingency workers has increased in the human service sector though the consequences of this labour arrangement have not been examined. This article reports findings from an exploratory study in which 15 human service workers employed on a contingency basis were interviewed regarding their choices and the consequences of their jobs. Two broad research questions guide discussion and analysis: (1) how do current contingent workers describe or assess their employment situations, and (2) given this information, how might contingency status impact practice ethics. Results suggest that because of the precarious nature of contingency work, practice ethics are compromised. Respondents reported that they do not have access to regular supervision or are not attached to their co-workers or agencies, which means that they are not able to readily consult with others when ethical challenges arise. Discussion focuses on the broader implications that contingency arrangements have not just for ethical decision-making, but for the development of the workers, the agencies, and the human service sector.

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服务机构的应急工作是否会损害实践和实践道德？：一项探索性研究

摘要尽管尚未检查这种劳务安排的后果，但在人工服务部门中使用临时工的人数有所增加。本文报告了一项探索性研究的结果，在该研究中，采访了15名以应急方式雇用的人类服务人员，以了解他们的选择和工作后果。有两个广泛的研究问题指导讨论和分析：（1）当前的特遣队工人如何描述或评估他们的就业状况；（2）在获得此信息后，应急状况如何影响实践道德。结果表明，由于应急工作的不稳定性质，实践道德受到损害。受访者表示，他们无法获得定期监督，或者没有与同事或代理机构保持联系，这意味着在出现道德挑战时，他们无法与他人进行协商。讨论的重点是应急计划不仅对道德决策产生广泛影响，而且对工人，机构和人类服务部门的发展也有广泛的影响。