School District Representation

There is a team focused on supporting the member, including School District representatives.

Advises the HCMS and the Union JEIS Coordinator when members have been or are expected to be, absent for six consecutive scheduled working days/shifts.
Provides basic information (name, phone number, address, last date worked, etc.) to Desjardins and the Union JEIS Coordinator, as required.

Promotes the JEIS and the benefit of using the service.
Provides leadership support for the overall program and assists the PEBT in resolving RTW/accommodation issues.
Supports the District Joint JEIS Committee in carrying out the JEIS objectives.
Ensures JEIS referrals are sent by the 6th day of absence.

Acts as a liaison between the school district and the District Joint JEIS Committee over School District issues and concerns.
Promotes and educates school district staff and management about the JEIS and the benefits of this service.
Provides advice to Desjardins on absent members’ job responsibilities, including details about general duties and the physical and mental effort involved.
Helps Desjardins develop and implement an RTW or accommodation program.

Best practices can be found in the District Joint JEIS Committee Best Practice Guide (English and French) along with sample emails .