Ticket to Work Representative

America Works of New York Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

America Works of New York Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Ticket to Work Representative to guide clients through the TTW program and employment services.

You will conduct intakes, perform outreach, and provide end-to-end support from job development to placement, while maintaining accurate documentation. The role requires strong communication and people skills, ability to manage a caseload on-site, and coordination with employers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ability to complete and pass SSA's Suitability Process.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities and/or substance abuse preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Salesforce preferred.
• CWIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely intakes and assessments per program procedures.
• Maintain daily outreach to enroll TTW participants.
• Provide employment support from development to placement.
• Develop and maintain required documentation (IWP, reports, progress updates).
• Assist participants with employment goals, job matching and ongoing support.
• Submit pay stubs promptly for timely reimbursement.
• Build partnerships with employers and workforce stakeholders.
• Use job boards, career fairs, and networking to generate leads.
• Manage a caseload (virtual and onsite), track progress and provide support.
• Guide clients to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure timely follow-up.
• Document all activities in the secure system clearly and professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Salesforce

CWIC certification

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Ticket to Work Representative

Location: Chiacgo, IL

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM (On-Site)

Compensation: $25 hourly pay during probationary period*, then $45,000-$50,000 Annual Salary, plus commission

About: At America Works, we rely on knowledgeable professionals to interact with our clients receiving disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) who are looking to join a workforce development program, Ticket to Work. We are looking for a highly skilled Ticket to Work Representative to join our team and manage a client caseload of Ticket to Work participants. This person will manage a variety of tasks such as providing answers, instructions, and assistance relating to the Ticket to Work program. As the primary point of contact for America Works Employment Network's clients, this individual must possess excellent communication and people skills, as well as be enthusiastic about helping our clients achieve their employment goals.

• Conduct timely intakes and assessments in line with program procedures.
• Maintain daily outreach calls to identify and enroll eligible participants into the Ticket to Work (TTW) program.
• Provide end-to-end employment support, including job development, search, placement, and coaching.
• Develop and maintain required documentation (IWP, job coaching/development reports, progress updates).
• Assist participants with employment goals, job matching, and ongoing support before and after placement.
• Submit pay stubs promptly to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Build and sustain partnerships with employers and workforce stakeholders to expand job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Use job boards, career fairs, and networking to generate job leads.
• Manage a caseload (virtual and onsite), track progress, and provide individualized support.
• Guide clients in overcoming barriers and achieving sustainable employment.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure timely follow-up.
• Document all activities in the secure system clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to complete and pass the Social Security Administration's Suitability Process
• Paid or volunteer work in social services (preferred, but not required)
• Experience collaborating with individuals with physical and mental disabilities and/or substance abuse (preferred, but not required)
• Microsoft 365
• Salesforce (strongly preferred, but not required)
• Ability to complete and pass the Social Security Administration's CWIC certification (preferred, but not required)

*This position will be onboarded via staffing agency with limited benefit and will receive sick time accrual and option for medical insurance coverage*

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