The Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) is a confidential and supportive program by the Public Education Benefits Trust to help unionized support staff who are off work due to illness or injury. JEIS connects members with health care management professionals from Desjardins Insurance, who offer early support, coordinate care, and assist with recovery and return-to-work planning. The goal is to ensure that members receive the right support at the right time, so they can focus on their recovery and return to work in a healthy and safe way.

This toolkit is designed to help school districts and local unions confidently navigate the JEIS referral process and provide effective support throughout the member’s absence. Click on each step below for more information. Questions can be directed to the PEBT.