The National Homeless Services Workforce Survey is the first attempt in nearly 30 years to learn about the homeless services workforce in the United States. Launched in November of 2022, with funding from the University of Texas at Arlington, this nationwide census of homeless services workers aims to answer the following research questions:
-What are the demographics, background characteristics, and experiences of the workforce?
-What primary stressors do workers face?
-How satisfied are workers with the benefits, resources, and supports they receive at work?
-What factors contribute to burnout, compassion satisfaction, and compassion fatigue?
-What factors contribute to workplace engagement?
It is hoped that the answers to these questions will inform professional development and training offerings, expanding employer-based benefits and supports, strengthening supervision, and reducing turnover.
To complete the survey go to: https://www.nhswsurvey.com/