Employment/Training
Entering the workforce is often difficult, but finding employment is a challenge that you can meet with the right tools and assistance. There are resources available to help you reach your goal of employment. When you are exploring job and employment options, you may choose to do it on your own or you can get help from a professional. This website will give you some resources to help you achieve your employment goals.
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program is all about you. It's all about your employment goals, holding your own job, and enjoying the benefits and empowerment of employment.
You're a "Ticket-User" if you use your privileges under the Ticket to Work Program to explore employment.
Working with a Professional
If you prefer to seek out a vocational rehabilitation counselor, employment service provider, or an employment network, these professionals may offer the following services:
- Suggest and administer assessment tools to help identify your likes, dislikes and preferences.
- Assist with your person-centered planning process.
- Determine your need for further education and training.
- Make referrals to education and training programs and help you access funding to pay for these services.
- Assist you with a range of career exploration opportunities including informational interviews and job shadowing opportunities.
Find a Nebraska Employment Network
Disability Law Lowdown: Ticket to Work
This video is part of a series of video podcasts in ASL that brings you information on Ticket to Work and other disability rights laws.
You Must Stay On Track and On Time
If you participate in the Ticket program, you must make “timely progress” towards reaching your employment goals—that is, you must follow your work plan and meet deadlines specified by the program. As long as you follow your work plan, you will not be subject to a medical "Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) by Social Security. The New Ticket to Work regulations changed the requirements for timely progress in 2008. If you were using your Ticket prior to July 21, 2008, contact Maximus at 1-866-968-7842 (TDD: 1-866-833-296) for information on the requirements that apply to you.
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR or Voc Rehab) works with people with all types of physical, mental or emotional disabilities who are willing and able to work. VR assists Nebraskans with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment to achieve independence. For more information, go to www.vocrehab.state.ne.us or call 1-877-637-3422.
Helpful Tips and Information for Job Seekers with Disabilities
This booklet will assist you in using the range of services available to find employment. It will provide you with information on what services are available, how to make the best use of that service and how to get the services you want and need. This booklet also describes general information about Nebraska Workforce Development and answers specific questions individuals with disabilities may have related to employment.
Additional Job Seeking Resources:
Federal Schedule A Hiring Authority
Schedule A offers federal jobs—both entry-level and career-level—in a non-competitive process that favors SSA disability beneficiaries. The Obama administration has a goal of hiring 100,000 people through Schedule A in five years. Some federal agencies are still gearing up to meet this mandate.
A message from Karen Goehring, Employer Engagement Manager, Easter Seals Nebraska...
Job seeking when you have a disability can be challenging, especially if you are at the beginning of your career or have been out of the workforce for a long period of time. However, there are many resources available to help individuals with disabilities find employment. You can start by learning where to look on this site or select one of the links from the sections below.
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