Ticket to Work

• Free benefits planning by certified work incentive benefits counselors to learn about protections and incentives for returning to work.
• Individualized services and assessments to determine what cash and medical benefits could be affected by work.
• Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR’s) are waived while your ticket is assigned and you are making timely progress.
• Learn how to transition back into full benefits if you need to.
• No waiting list for services.
• Face to Face meetings.
• Wraparound services.

• One-on-one support as you progress in your employment.
• Assistance with wage reporting to Social Security.
• Access to comprehensive benefits planning with two certified benefits planners on site.
• Help identifying and obtaining accommodations in the workplace.
• Assistance communicating with your employer if needed.
• Individualized Case Management Services for the duration of your ticket assignment.
• Resume, cover letter, application, and interview assistance.
• Career counseling and job placement assistance.
• Help developing an individual work plan and goals.
• Veteran Employment Services.
• Transitional Youth Services.
• Pass Plan assistance.

• Social Security Administration Ticket to Work
• Social Security Administration: The Work Site
• Social Security account: Create an account or sign in to your account
• Ask JAN (Job Accommodation Network): A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
• Debunking the Three BIGGEST Myths about Disability Benefits and Work
• Reporting Wages to Social Security

PACE Pathway Navigator: T2W/FAET Specialist

Christy Jameson
Call: 319-208-5219
Text: 319-343-8587
cjameson@scciowa.edu

1500 W. Agency Rd.
P.O. Box 180
West Burlington, IA 52655

Disability Resource Coordinator

Staci Kleinhesselink, WIP-C
712-262-7225 ext. 141
staci.kleinhesselink@nwipdc.org

217 W 5th Street
Spencer, Iowa 51301

Ticket to Work Program Specialist

Caitlin Blau
319-296-4296 ext. 3105
caitlin.blau@hawkeyecollege.edu

Automation and Robotics Center
TechWorks Campus
360 Westfield Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

Map and Directions

Career Planner, Ticket to Work Program

Rebecca Burton
rburton@lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-3021

1111 O Street, Suite 205
Lincoln, NE 68508

Independent Living Skills and Benefit Specialist

Traci Borders
417-667-7007 ext. 141
traci.borders@omoinc.org

428 E. Highland Ave
Nevada, MO 64772

Employment and Benefits Counselor

April Parker
417-886-1188 ext. 201
aprilp@empowerabilities.org

1450 W Cambridge
Springfield, MO 65807

SpringUp Solutions Employment Specialist

Collette Johnson
877-360-6005 ext.102
collette.johnson@springupsolutions.com

115 Atrium Way
STE 218
Columbia, SC 29223

Ticket to Work Program Specialist

Brenna Schaefer
319-296-4296 ext. 3101
brenna.schaefer@hawkeyecollege.edu

Automation and Robotics Center
TechWorks Campus
360 Westfield Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

Map and Directions

Hawkeye Community College's Administrative Employment Network is an innovative, community-focused organization dedicated to empowering partners to succeed in creating their own successful Ticket to Work program and assisting Ticketholders in meeting their career pathway goals.

We are committed to providing quality services that align with the mission and requirements of the Ticket to Work program. We believe that patience and flexibility are key in creating alternative solutions to employment needs and are continuously looking for new ways to partner with other organizations.

We are able to offer Certified Work Incentive Counseling services, one-on-one training for staff, and all of your management and fiscal needs. We utilize our unique position and expertise to help your organization connect Ticketholders to education and employment to help increase independence and obtain fulfilling careers.

If your agency, organization, or business is looking for new ways to add funding streams, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information on how the Ticket to Work program and Hawkeye Administrative Employment Network can help you get started!

• Start-up support to gain suitability by Social Security Administration (SSA).
• Administrative and fiscal duties provided so you can focus on delivering services to Ticketholders.
• Customized and ongoing training to meet the needs of your agency in the provision of Ticket to Work (TTW) services.
• Technical assistance available when needed.
• We function as a liaison between your agency and SSA to help answer questions and resolve any concerns.
• Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with SSA and TTW.

• Employees matched to employers
• Accommodation questions and assistance
• Training opportunities about disabilities
• Liaison with client that may have a disability
• Resource directing
• Open interviews
• Hiring events