Method
Professional skills are trained and tested both in the field and within SIL, so that the person is ready to face the real difficulties that may arise in a new workplace.
THE METHOD
Each work integration pathway is a partnership between the individual requesting the service and SIL. A team of experts — varying according to the case — works to meet the individual’s needs. The tailored approach adopted by SIL integrates effectively with the Case Management methodology.
What is Case management? The American Case Management Association (ACMA) defines case management as “a collaborative process of assessment, planning, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services that meet the overall health needs of the individual and the family, through communication and available resources, in order to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes” (CMSA 2012).
Case management: we are committed and passionate about our work.
During the integration process, the SIL team supports the individual until the defined objectives are achieved and full workplace integration is reached: we remain involved throughout the entire process, maintaining an active and engaged relationship with the person.
Our commitment is continuous and constant: psychological support and/or coaching can be activated at any time, if necessary, in addition to training on topics such as self-esteem, self-control and emotional management.
The challenge happens in the field
The socio-professional integration process aims to develop autonomy through self-determination. It is essential that each person makes decisions that align with their own life choices. Our task is not to direct them, but to support them by jointly evaluating realistic options and challenges appropriate to the new skills acquired.
Within SIL, professional skills are trained and tested in the chosen professional field, so that the person is prepared for any difficulties they may encounter in their new workplace.
THE PATHWAY
The services offered by SIL, classified according to four areas of intervention, also represent the different stages of the process.
Analysis and evaluation
The first step is based on listening to the person’s needs and analysing the situation. At this stage, assessment services tailored to the individual’s needs are activated: the process begins with an occupational health assessment, followed by psychological intake and a skills assessment covering both soft skills and technical skills, in order to identify resources and limitations to be considered in subsequent stages. At this point, the process of guidance and definition of professional objectives begins, based on labour market opportunities.
Practical phase: at work, in the workshop or in the company
In this phase, the project moves directly to the workplace: psychological and physical resilience and skill acquisition are tested in everyday practice. SIL offers opportunities for experience in its assessment workshops or, thanks to collaboration with a broad network of local organisations, directly within companies.
In our workshops, trainers assess acquired skills and untapped potential. Timing and objectives are defined, and the individual’s progress is monitored. In the company, the consultant coordinates with the work organisation and the person involved in SIL measures to define suitable objectives and activities. The consultant also provides ongoing support to both the professional and the employer, acting in a supervisory role. In both cases, the practical phase concludes with an assessment of the completed programme and an evaluation of professional suitability from technical-business, relational-social, motivational and psycho-physical perspectives. Throughout this phase, the entire professional network may be activated according to the needs of the individual and the company (medical, psychological, guidance, coaching, training, etc.).
Education and vocational training
In this area, the teacher-trainer defines the objectives to be achieved and assesses progress throughout the learning process, which may be necessary to acquire new skills, or to strengthen or complete existing ones.
Support for job placement
As the individual approaches the end of the practical phase, the SIL consultant focuses on job search support. When necessary, the person is trained in job search techniques, CV and cover letter preparation, and job interview skills. Even in this final phase, the entire professional network and additional services may be activated as required.
THE ADVANTAGES
Thanks to SIL, professionals in difficulty discover that their professional fulfilment is not compromised by the obstacles they encounter. On the contrary, they regain confidence in their personal and professional resources, develop and realise their potential — the true added value of the project.
Companies, in turn, benefit from finding skilled and highly motivated workers able to meet real organisational needs. The preparation of the professionals who have completed a SIL programme is concrete and guaranteed — not merely described in a CV. The selection process is always careful, as it must satisfy both parties.
The professionals we have integrated into companies in recent years include a wide range of profiles: junior, intermediate and senior staff, young apprentices and experienced managers. We have experience across numerous sectors: crafts, commerce, ICT, administrative services, communication, construction and more.
