Supported Employment 50 Plus
The Project: Supported Employment 50 Plus
Profil Arbeit & Inklusion is a partner in a groundbreaking national pilot project.
The Confederation and Cantons aim to provide greater support to older job seekers. The new "Supported Employment" program is designed for individuals over 50 whose eligibility for unemployment insurance (ALV) benefits will soon expire. The goal is to help them sustainably re-establish themselves in the labor market using the "Supported Employment" method. The objective is to find a suitable job in the primary labor market as quickly as possible and to retain it permanently. Fourteen cantons across Switzerland support this program, which is running as a pilot project from 2021 until the end of 2025.
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For over 20 years, we have advised and supported individuals with health problems or disabilities who wish to work in the primary labor market. This is primarily achieved through the "Supported Employment" method. The process involves placing job seekers in suitable positions after a thorough situational analysis, and then supporting them during their onboarding and beyond with job coaching to strengthen their resources.
Supported Employment (SE) is a value-based and person-centered approach designed to guide and support individuals facing barriers to employment in securing and maintaining paid work within mainstream companies.
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> Flyer for Job Seekers (PDF)
> Flyer for Employers (PDF)
On this page, you will find:
- Information about the project
- Information for job seekers over 50
- Information for companies
Links
Project website, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO): www.arbeit.swiss/de_supported-employment
More information: www.supportedemployment.ch
The Project
Target Group:
Formal Criteria:
- At least 50 years old
- Eligibility period with at least 400 daily allowances
- Daily allowances have been used up to the point where only 60 days remain, and the individual is at least 3 months from the end of the eligibility period
- No Disability Insurance benefits
If these criteria are met, you will receive an invitation from the cantonal labor market authority.
Qualitative Criteria:
- Desire to work in the mainstream labor market, willingness to explore new avenues, personal commitment
- Convinced that an SE coach would be helpful, and willing to receive ongoing support from this SE coach even after starting a new job
- Willing to work with an SE coach even after unemployment benefits have been exhausted
- The SE coach can envision a collaboration
Method:
The project is designed according to the "Supported Employment" method. The characteristics of "Supported Employment" are the development of a personal skills profile, specific preparation, individual support in finding a job, and the promotion of job sustainability through coaching.
In concrete Profil , this means that, Profil analyzing Profil and conducting targeted recruitment, the job coach supports the candidate in their job search so that a suitable job can be found. The job coach then provides professional support during the induction period and the first year of employment. This is not a work placement program.
The specialists at the Profil Foundation Profil many years of professional experience in workplace integration. They have access to a broad network of committed employers.
The Profil Foundation's advisory services Profil to find solutions that benefit both employees and companies.
Duration of the pilot project:
August 2021 to the end of 2025
The role of Profil Work & Inclusion
- The Profil Foundation Profil selected as a partner for the pilot project following a call for tenders.
- Profil measure Profil implemented in the following cantons: AR, BL, GL, GR, SG, SO
Job Seekers over 50
As part of the pilot project, job seekers over 50 whose entitlement to unemployment insurance benefits will soon end are supported in their job search.
Important: If you are eligible to participate in the project, you will receive an invitation directly. By registering, you can contact us for a non-binding consultation. Participation is voluntary. If you have not received an invitation but are still interested in advice and also have a health issue, please feel free to contact us!
Invitation Phase (Client Clarification): During an information meeting, our specialist will inform you about the project and the planned procedure, and clarify your motivation and the opportunities for collaboration.
Placement Phase (Assessment, Preparation, Placement): Should you and the specialist decide to collaborate, you will proceed to the placement phase, which begins with a detailed situational analysis. The specialist advisors for work integration will support you in developing your professional Profil and in finding a suitable employer. Duration: 6 months
Support Phase (Job Coaching): Once a job is found, the specialist advisor will support you and your new employer during the onboarding process, probationary period, and beyond. This ensures that you can retain the new job long-term. Duration: 12 months
Company
Are you looking for employees with experience, stability, and loyalty? Are you open to employing skilled professionals over 50?
Profil Arbeit & Inklusion is a partner in a groundbreaking national pilot project:
The Confederation and cantons aim to provide greater support to older job seekers. The new «Supported Employment» program targets individuals over 50 whose entitlement to unemployment insurance (ALV) benefits will soon expire. The goal is to help them re-establish themselves sustainably in the job market through the «Supported Employment» method. The objective is to find a suitable job in the primary labor market and retain it permanently. 14 cantons across Switzerland support this program, which runs as a pilot project from 2021 to 2024.
Interested employers have the opportunity to benefit from our targeted advice and leverage the potential of experienced professionals. We will clarify your needs and the situation within your company, then seek suitable solutions. Our specialist advisors will support you before and during employment with targeted coaching and expert advice. The costs for this advice are covered by the Confederation.
Your advantages when working with Profil
- We will place skilled professionals who match your company and your needs. The suitability and qualifications of job seekers are carefully assessed by us (including references).
- We will accompany and actively support you and your new employees during their onboarding, initial training period, and throughout the first year of employment.
- Placement, advice, and support are free of charge for you.
- As an employer, you may be eligible for expense reimbursements depending on the effort and situation.
- If required, training courses can be financed through the project as part of the onboarding process.
Why employ older staff?
- Planning Security: Older employees know their capabilities and what they want, which offers a certain level of planning security for companies. The likelihood of an older employee changing jobs after two or three years is lower, thus reducing turnover costs.
- Expert Knowledge: Older employees possess extensive experience and expert knowledge, enabling them to be valuable mentors and help train younger colleagues. They often share their knowledge generously with others, benefiting those with less experience. At the same time, older individuals can learn a great deal from their younger colleagues. A diverse age mix sustainably fosters creative and constructive collaboration within teams.
- Quality Awareness: Older employees often have a sense of sustainability, they see the bigger picture and can set priorities more effectively due to their broader and deeper perspective.
- Social Competence: Due to their extensive work and life experience, older employees tend to have a greater understanding of others and are also more adept at handling conflicts.
- Mindset: Older employees are often particularly dedicated; their work is very important to them, and the employer's interests come first.
- Network: Older employees often bring with them an extensive network, which they have built over many years through engagement in associations and networks. They are familiar with the industry representatives in their field.
Our Approach
The project is based on the "supported employment" method. In concrete terms, this means that, Profil a thorough analysis of the situation and carrying out targeted recruitment, the Profil job coach supports candidates in their job search so that a suitable position can be found. The job coach also provides professional support during the induction period and the first year of employment. As an employer, you receive support as needed.
The consultants at the Profil Foundation Profil many years of professional experience in workplace integration through supported employment. Providing guidance to employers is just as important as supporting job seekers. We create sustainable solutions that benefit both you and the job seeker.
What Your Company Can Do
Are you open to applications from individuals over 50 or do you have vacancies? Contact us!
Further Projects in Planning
The following projects are currently in our planning phase. We are seeking implementation and financing partners for them.
Peer Support
Profil convinced that the professional inclusion of people with health restrictions can be made even more successful with a recovery-oriented approach. The introduction of peer counseling can promote this attitude among candidates as well as among our own employees.
Employer Advisory Service: Employees with Disabilities (Diversity and Inclusion)
Diversity and inclusion are important topics for businesses today. However, when it comes to employees with disabilities, there is often a lack of knowledge regarding implementation, how to interact with affected individuals, available support, and legal frameworks. This project aims to address this gap.
Are you interested in collaborating with us to implement a project, or perhaps providing specific support for one?
Please contact Eva Meroni, Managing Director of the Profil Foundation:
Tel. 058 775 20 20
eva.meroni@profil.ch
Contact Us
Do you have a question or require advice? Please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
