Disability Resource Coordinator
skharris@jeffersoncountyny.gov
(315) 786-3656
1000 Coffeen St.
Watertown, N.Y.13601
DO YOU NEED HELP LOOKING FOR WORK?
Are you frustrated with trying to find a job? I'd like to help you. Come on in, across from Byrne & Dairy on Coffeen St in Watertown.
What Is A DRC- DISABILITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR?
We are specialized staff that help change local workforce systems to better serve individuals with disabilities under NYSCION.
Ways we help...
1. Job Exploration
2. Resume Building / Mock Interviewing
3. Connecting with Community Partners to help you reach your employment goals
4. Educate staff, community colleges, businesses, and others on The Americans with Disabilities Act, disability etiquette, and the potential of hiring people with disabilities.
5. Coordinate and assist in recruiting individuals with disabilities to participate in career pathway programs
6. Provide benefits advisement and work incentive counseling to job seekers who are a receipt of SSA benefits/SSI/SSDI
How To Use Ticket To Work
Ticket to Work connects you with free employment services to help you decide if working is right for you, prepare for work, find a job or maintain success while you are working. If you choose to participate, you will receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training from authorized Ticket to Work service providers, such as Employment Networks (EN) or your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. The service provider you choose will serve as an important part of your "employment team" that will help you on your journey to financial independence.
Who Qualifies?
Individuals ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of a disability are eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work Program.
Social Security no longer sends paper Tickets in the mail and you don't need a paper Ticket to participate! Your eligibility will be verified by the service provider.
Participation in the Ticket to Work Program is free and voluntary.
RESOURCES
https://dol.ny.gov/career-services/career-services-for-persons-with-disabilities
(EARN) The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion - offers information and resources to help organizations of all sizes recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; build inclusive workplace cultures; and meet diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals.
https://askearn.org/page/about-earn
(JAN) Job Accommodation Network
The leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
For more information, please visit http://www.AskJAN.org
