Qualification and individual training [QuiT]

Increasing professional and social demands, along with personal and family problems, are increasingly leading to mental illness. The period from diagnosis to treatment often involves enormous stress, and sometimes you have had to give up your previous career temporarily or completely. After medical rehabilitation, the question now arises: how can you successfully return to work?

With our "Qualification and Individual Training for Professional Integration for People with Mental Disabilities" [QuiT] program, we provide comprehensive and sustainable support in your career transition. Our interdisciplinary team of educators, psychologists, physiotherapists, and teachers takes your individual starting situation into account and supports you daily over a period of several months until your return to work.

To achieve this, we utilize a meaningful and individually tailored combination of group and individual programs, tailored aptitude assessments, one-on-one consultations, and specific training programs. During the practical phases, you will gain insights into various professional fields and initially test your ability to cope with stress and workload. You will reflect on the insights gained with our specialists and jointly develop new career prospects appropriate to your health situation.

Target group

QuiT is aimed at people with mental health impairments who are planning to return to work after a period of illness or medical rehabilitation. Participation requires approval from the responsible rehabilitation funding agency. During participation, participants are entitled to transitional benefits from the German Pension Insurance or a comparable benefit from statutory accident insurance. We are happy to provide information about financing options for clients of the Federal Employment Agency during a personal consultation.

Goals

• stabilization
• professional development
• Preparation for and integration into the labor market

Content & Services

• Individual initial diagnostics and suitability analysis
• Personal support for professional [re-]orientation
• Continuous psychosocial counseling for a successful return to work
• Health-specific exercise and relaxation options
• Promoting mental health with the ZERA group training program
• Diverse training options [e.g. IT, application training, stress management, communication, creative design, social skills]
• Finding and supporting internships
• Daily support from an interdisciplinary team
• Support in job search

Duration & Course

The duration of the course depends on the individual progress and is generally limited to ten months. During the first three weeks, the duration of the course is gradually increased to full-time participation. Early termination is possible at any time if the trainee is offered a job with compulsory insurance contributions.

Financial support

The benefits for participation in working life can be provided by the responsible rehabilitation provider [e.g. Federal Pension Insurance, Hesse, professional associations, SGBII providers, etc.] as individual funding.