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Job Readiness Of Social Workers Serving Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Danielle Marie Orozco
Job Readiness Of Social Workers Serving Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Danielle Marie Orozco
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The present study explored advance year Master of Social Work (MSW) candidates and graduated social workers perceived preparedness to serve individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). There has been minimal of studies that have explored perceived preparedness in serving individuals with DD, more specifically in the field of social work. Due to the lack of research on the topic and the recent growth of the DD population, the present research was an exploratory project that utilized qualitative techniques. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews that analyzed advance year Master of Social Work candidates and graduated social workers perceived preparedness serving individuals …