Job Demands, Resources, and Stress among Staff in After School Programs: Neighborhood Characteristics Influence Associations in the Job Demands-Resources Model

After-school programs are an important part of education, enrichment, and supervision for many children. This study examined the experiences of staff in after-school programs, particularly their job demands and resources, job stress, and how neighborhoods impact these factors. Results indicate that while higher job demands led to higher job stress, staff's access to socioeconomic and health resources resulted in reduction of job stress even when job demands remained high.