- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- An analysis of staff development problems in the division of youth services, Georgia Department of Human Resources, 1986
- Creator:
- George, Babajide O.
- Date of Original:
- 1986-07-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
dissertations - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of the termination of federal funds upon the staff development program of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) in the Georgia Department of Human Resources. This study is important due to the fact that the maintenance of adequate and highly trained staff is critical to the effective functioning of any organization. It is within this context that this study addresses the fundamental question of whether or not the termination of federal funds for DYS staff development in September 1982, has adverse effects on the development of competent staff. Additionally, the Division's training standards, promulgated by the American Corrections Association, which require 56 to 160 hours of basic training/orientation for all new employees are explored in light of the loss of federal funds. The major findings of the study were as follows: First, the loss of federal funding has significantly reduced the availability of training resources which has in turn adversely affected training courses, and maintenance of a comprehensive on going staff development program. Second, the high rate of staff turnover and transfers has made it virtually impossible for the division to develop the competencies of employees. This obviates against the attainment of division goals and objectives. Third, current funding for staff development is insufficient to meet minimum standards called for in the multi year plan and does not meet the criterion for delivery of a sound program. Fourth, the majority of the youth service workers are high school graduates and lack prior experience and training in child welfare. It is recommended that the DYS adopt a pragmatic strategy such as upgrading the quality of education of the Youth Service Workers, and employ a series of needed training methods to encourage workers to take advantage of opportunities to develop their skills. Primary data for this study were obtained from interviews with officials of DYS. A wide variety of secondary data came from books, government documents and journals.
Date of award: 7/1/1986
Degree type: thesis
Degree name: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Granting institution: Atlanta University
Department: Department of Public Administration
Advisor: Rowe, Brenda J. D. - Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1986_george_babajide_o
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
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