| Abstrakt: |
This paper describes an ethnographic study exploring the employment of consumer-survivors at 2 Ontario community mental health organizations. The methodology included interviews with agency staff, participant observation, and document analysis to examine the natural environment of the employees at the 2 organizations and the ways in which the organizations supported the employment of consumer-survivors. The themes identified uncover some of the strategies these organizations use to support consumer-survivor employees: (a) create the context for consumer-survivor employment, (b) encourage autonomy, (c) provide a supportive atmosphere, and (d) set up consumer-survivors for success. These themes lead to specific recommendations related to hiring processes, working conditions, and attitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
