SSA Ticket-to-work

 The return to gainful employment can be complicated and challenging, especially for individuals receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits. Recognizing this challenge, SSA offers support services through the Ticket to Work program to individuals looking to achieve financial self-sufficiency. If you are between the ages of 18 through 64 and are receiving Social Security Administration or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely have a Ticket. SSA disability beneficiary providers under the Ticket to Work program are known as Employment Networks (EN). Golden State Career Services is an approved Employment Network provider for Social Security as a member of the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). 

Anyone who receives SSI or SSDI who is 18-64 years old and wants to move toward a meaningful career and financial independence, is eligible for the program. To learn more about Social Security's program, you can visit their website here: https://choosework.ssa.gov/index.html. 

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We are a national service provider - meaning, we can work with you anywhere you are (in the United States)! Our services are all virtual, using phone calls, video conferencing, email, and even texting.

 We offer 5 core services:

• Career Counseling
  • Help you learn what kind of work matches your skills and interests.
  • Make sure your future career is a good fit for you and has good job prospects.

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• Job Search Support
  • Resume writing and editing.
  • Job leads and referrals to job search sites.
  • Navigating the application and assessment process.
  • Interview preparation and practice.

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• Ongoing Employment Support
  • Support getting accustomed to work and schedule changes.
  • Navigate the reasonable accommodation process to help you be successful at work.
  • Teach you to effectively communicate with your employer and advocate for promotions and raises.

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• Benefits and Work Incentives Advisement
  • Explain how income interacts with benefits like SSI and SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare, SNAP food assistance, and more.
  • Identify additional programs or work incentives to help you maximize benefits and feel secure with work.
  • Explain reporting requirements and help understand letters from Social Security

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• General Financial Wellness Support
  • ​​Basic personal finance education and coaching
  • Help with budgeting, understanding credit, debt, and loans, bills & payments, and savings & investments.

If you are interested in finding out more about Ticket-To-Work program and to see if Golden State Career Services is a best fit for you, contact us at (917) 653-9883 or e-mail us at dgrant@gscareerservices.com.