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Partnering for Success With Ticket to Work

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Employment Facts for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

Did you know?• Unemployment rate for PWDs was 13.2% as opposed

to 7.1% for general population• PWDs are more likely to be hired part-time vs. full-

time• 8 in 10 PWDs were not in labor force, as opposed to

3 in 10 for general population

Source: Labor Market Research (2013), Department of Labor

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Why Partner with Us?

• We have experience working with job seekers with disabilities

• Your clients will have access to a full array of job placement services

• Dual case management increases job placement & retention success – they have a team to help!

• We can help YOU with tracking outcomes!

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Meet Robby McClain!

A Ticket to Work Success Story

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What is ?

• Established by Social Security Administration (SSA)• Eligibility: Ages 18-64, currently receiving SSI/SSDI

benefits• Goal: Supports career development for individuals

wanting to work & become self-sufficient• Participation: Free & voluntary program• Services provided by Employment Networks (EN)

Source: www.choosework.net

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Goals of the Ticket to Work Program

• Start working at least part-time during first 9 months after Ticket assignment with goal of becoming self supporting

• After 9 months, earn Substantial Gainful Activity for 11-18 months

• Earn Substantial Gainful Activity and be completely off of cash benefits

• Maintaining medical benefits

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What is an Employment Network?

• A private or public organization whose goal is to get job seekers back to work!

• Services vary, but all provide career counseling, job placement assistance & help maintaining long term employment

• EN will work with clients to jointly develop a plan that details career goals & joint responsibilities

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Services We Provide: Job Coaching Career Counseling Job Leads Job Accommodations Individual Work Plan Work Incentive Counseling Referrals/Planning Resume Preparation Labor Market Information Training/Referrals Practice Interviewing

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Benefits of Ticket to Work

• Access to employment/career services• Protection from Continuing Disability

Reviews (CDR), if making Timely Progress• Assistance with wage reporting• Work incentive counseling

referral/planning• Expedited Reinstatement of benefits• Client’s own personal employment team!

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Partnership Plus

• Referral at the time of successful case closure• Smooth transition to avoid gaps in services

EN can provide services including:• Job accommodation• Work incentive counseling• Job retention• Job referrals

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What is NENA?

• National Employment Network Association• Nonprofit membership organization for ENs• Provides support & training to ENs & partners• Assists ENs with making a commitment to providing

best in services to beneficiaries (You!)• Maintains a membership list for others to verify

NENA membership of any EN

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Why Partnership With a NENA EN?

As part of their membership, NENA ENs:

• Receive updates on all rules & regulations regarding the Ticket to Work program

• Share best practices & methods to help job seekers achieve success

• Have access to experts in field through training, an annual conference, & one-on-one consultation

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More Benefits to Partnering

• Co-case management can lead to positive outcomes• Everyone gets credit for successful outcomes• Improved performance outcomes• Develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)• Partnership can lead to future funding opportunities

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Questions

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