PROGRAMS
Vocational Program
Following his injury, Paul was determined to return his job as crane operator. Because of his brain injury, his special needs included:
- Vocational assessment and return to work programming that not only addressed his physical difficulties (poor balance and pain), but also his cognitive problems (impaired judgment and poor impulse control).
- On the job" support to help him address the real challenges he faced with his gradual return to work program.
- Longer term support, to ensure he could perform his job duties consistently over time.
Today, with the support of his employer and rehabilitation team, he is proud to have successfully completed a three day a week crane operator work trial and moved on to a ground position that better suits his abilities.
NRS offers a wide range of programs specifically designed to assist individuals with brain injury to once again contribute through paid or non-paid work. Programs focus on physical function, cognition, perception, communication, pychosocial skills, behaviour and/or self-advocacy. Click on these program sections for details.
The following chart highlights the stages in the vocational rehabilitation process. Click on any part of the chart for details.
The Vocational Program Team is comprised of:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Social Workers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants
- Job Coaches
All staff have at least three years experience working with individuals with brain injury (or they are closely supervised by a professional with that experience).
