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Faculty Member Dr. Sarah Rakes Publishes Article on Older Workers in the Child Welfare Workforce
Dr. Sarah Rakes, our assistant professor in the School of Social Work, has published an article in the peer-reviewed journal Child Welfare. The article, titled "Examining Employment Outcomes of Recently Hired, Older Workers in the Child Welfare Workforce," examines the employment outcomes of older workers in the child welfare field.
The study found that older workers (50 and older) had lower odds of job retention compared to younger adults. However, older workers also reported less burnout and secondary traumatic stress than younger counterparts. This suggests that older workers may be more resilient to the stressors of working in child welfare.
The study's findings have implications for child welfare agencies. Agencies that want to retain older workers should provide them with support and resources to help them manage the stress of the job. This could include providing training on self-care, peer support, and trauma-informed care.