RETURN TO WORK STRATEGIES
TARGET MARKET WITHIN THE BUSINESS
All employees who have been out of the business for prolonged periods and are attempting to reintegrate
Any employees under incapacity investigations
These services are implemented to address individual employee difficulties
Absenteeism
Presenteeism
Functional
Unable to work due to incapacity
Present at work but not productive
Coping with job tasks
Occupational Dysfunction
BILLING
Calculated on a case-by-case basis
REFERRAL SOURCES
Employee assistance practitioners, insurance claims handlers, clinical OTs, medical practitioners, human resource practitioners, employers, managers and employee themselves
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
The "gold standard" of assessments. This very comprehensive and detailed assessment provides information regarding the capacity of an employee to perform an identified occupation and/or their ability to be reskilled or realigned. Read more...
Fitness to Work Assessment (FWA)
Used in order to establish the employee’s ability to resume work at present. This is not a Functional Capacity Evaluation but the findings provide the employer, case manager and/or claims assessor with information regarding the employee’s current work capacity in order to manage the case, assess the claim and make appropriate recommendations. Read more...
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES
Activity Coaching Programme
One of the more popular tools used in this programme is the PGAP. This programme aims to address and improve an individuals activity profile and routine while addressing the potential barriers to participation. This programme generally lasts 8-10 weeks and the goal is to prepare the employee to resume work, either in their own occupation, alternative role or the general open labour market
Employability Programme
This programme assists an individual to prepare for open labour market employment. We provide a skills audit, CV writing assistance, job seeking skills, interview skills, soft skills, development of a social media profile etc. The programme lasts 6-8 weeks. The goals include preparing an individual to re-enter the OLM and potentially aiming to benefit termination
Work Hardening Programmes
All our programmes aim to prepare an individual for returning to work, especially when there has been a long period of absence. We offer a Clerical Programme and a Physical Programme to meet the demands of different jobs. Although the sessions are initially the same in nature, the later sessions are tailored to suit the specific job the individual will be resuming (if/when appropriate). The goal of our programmes is to build confidence and endurance while addressing potential barriers which might affect to return to work. These programmes run for 8-12 weeks and where appropriate, can be done virtually
Pain Management Programme
Intervention is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Progressive Goal Attainment Programme (PGAP) and includes skills training depending on the needs of the person. The programme lasts 6 weeks and aims to change behavior by changing the way people experience thoughts, feelings, and sensations, in order to function optimally in spite of symptomology
RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMMES
Back to Work Programme
This is most suitable for employees recently discharged from an in-patient admission. This programme is normally run in a group setting to foster support and maxmise education. The programme teaches employees about disclosure, reasonable accommodations, support in the workplace, employer responsibilities and employee rights. This is a 5 session programme which is delivered virtually.
Reintegration Programme
This programme is normally structured as a work trial and is therefore specifically tailored for each individual. The reintegration generally lasts 8-12 weeks and occurs upon completion of voc rehab. During the process we offer Vocational Support to the employee, line manager, HR or team. Providing structured time to discuss their concerns regarding the employee's return to work makes the reintegration process smoother and often more successful. The goal of the reintegration programme is to facilitate the employee resuming their own or an alternative occupation