Vocational Return to Work Services

At Bridges Health, we understand that returning to work can be challenging for some employees, especially when they have been absent from the workforce for a while or are looking toward new work opportunities. We collaborate with insurance providers, employers, and employees to offer a range of vocational services aimed at a common goal: supporting individuals in improving health coordination, recovery, vocational rehabilitation, and claim resolution.

Bridges Health conducts vocational testing and has services aimed to help the employee explore alternate employment options for successful reintegration into the workforce and return to function.

Our comprehensive service offering includes personalized career counseling, skills assessment, and tailored job placement. Our experienced team of vocational experts work closely to provide a range of support services, all aimed at ensuring success.

Transferable Skills Analysis Assessments

A Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) is a helpful tool used by vocational professionals to determine an employee’s existing skills and aptitudes that could transfer to alternate occupations or roles. A TSA not only considers skills learned through employment, but also education/training, hobbies, and recreational and volunteer activities.

During a TSA assessment, the assessor performs a thorough intake, capturing information on the employee’s social, educational, and employment history; and current medical symptoms and limitations (physical, psychological, and/or cognitive) that impact their vocational capacities. All this information is combined to identify the types of industries and types of positions an employee should pursue for best outcomes.

Labour Market Survey (LMS)

The “Labour Market” is the big-picture view of employment in a specific location or industry. It takes into consideration the job market and includes data on employment rates, job vacancies, wages, and demand for specific skills. A TSA is often followed by a Labour Market Skills Analysis (LMSA) to help an employee identify specific opportunities they should target. Bridges Health can conduct a Labour Market Survey to help advance the vocational opportunities for an employee and provide detailed information for employees, organizations, or insurers.

Job Search & Career Guidance

Bridges Health provides personalized support to help employees pursue new opportunities with job search and career counseling. From resume development and interview preparation to tailored job search services and one-on-one career and employment counseling, we have a full offering. Our employment preparation provides clients with a feeling of independence, self-respect, and success in the job market. Bridges Health specifically recognizes the value of this service to employees that have been disabled for a while.

Features

Individual Personalized Career Counseling

Guidance is provided on an individualized basis and focuses on helping identify their strengths, interests, and career goals. Experience, training, and work experience are considered a part of the overall evaluation.

Transferrable Skills Assessment

Considers a full review and evaluation of current skills, identification of areas for improvement or retraining, and lived and worked experience that may prove valuable in alternate work settings.

Resume Building and Interview Preparation

Personalized assistance and coaching in the area of creating effective resumes and preparing for job interviews. This is a particularly important feature depending on the duration of time at the current employer and the last time the employee pursued new employment.

Ongoing Support and Follow-Up

Continuous support to ensure a successful transition back to work and address any challenges that may come up.

Benefits

Bridges Health works with employees who have experienced job loss or are returning to work after a long-term absence. While the situation might be different, providing a personalized supportive environment to ease anxiety and offer guidance in direction remains the same. In the vocational return-to-work process, our services are designed to meet the expectation of employers, insurers, and employees. Keeping in mind, no two situations are ever the same and unique differences must be considered. The key is ensuring the employee is ready to identify job opportunities that match their capabilities, leading to a successful outcome.

Key Benefits:

Enhanced Employability

Personalized services help individuals develop the skills necessary and gain the confidence to pursue opportunities in a competitive market.

Economic Independence

Returning to work allows individuals to regain financial stability and improve their overall quality of life.

Work as structure

Returning to work adds structure to daily routines and can help improve mental health.

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Vocational Return to Work Services

Transferable Skills Analysis Assessments

Labour Market Survey (LMS)

Job Search & Career Guidance

Features

Individual Personalized Career Counseling

Transferrable Skills Assessment

Resume Building and Interview Preparation

Ongoing Support and Follow-Up

Benefits

Key Benefits:

Enhanced Employability

Economic Independence

Work as structure

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