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Reiff R, Riessman F . 1964 . The indigenous nonprofessional, a strategy of change in community action and community mental health programs . [Madison, WI]: National Institute of Labor Education Mental Health Program , 63 pp. (Report number 3)

Annotation: This report describes a strategy designed to employee indigenous nonprofessionals to help meet the manpower and programmatic needs of community action and community mental health programs serving low income people. The report explains how these workers can help bridge the gap between professionals and the individuals they serve and discusses the types of jobs available, the training involved, and the dynamic between professional and nonprofessional workers.

Keywords: Careers, Community health aides, Indigenous outreach workers, Paraprofessional personnel

   

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