Employment Case Worker

Job Title: Ticket to Work Representative

Compensation: $25 hourly during probation period, then $45,000 - $55,000 base salary plus potential bonuses

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.

Objective of this role:

• Maintain a caseload of clients, both virtual and onsite, ensuring their progress through the program and providing direct employment support for a diverse group of participants
• Providing direct job placement and developing employer contacts to generate job opportunities
• Provide support through developing and maintaining community and employment partnerships
• Consult and direct clients on obtaining employment goals, overcoming barriers, and navigating their return to work
• Respond to need inquiries

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)