Ticket to Work

An authorized Social Security Ticket to Work service provider. Ticket to Work Seal.Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that is available to persons aged 18 to 64 who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Hawkeye is an authorized Employment Network of the Social Security Administration that provides Ticket to Work Program services. Ticket to Work FAQ.

Our mission is to improve the earnings potential of those in the Ticket to Work program through employment initiatives that lead to economic growth and an improved quality of life.

Benefits of Assigning your Ticket

  • 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.

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.

Resources

Our Services Area

Hawkeye Community College is a national employment network that provides Ticket to Work services throughout the contiguous United States. Our main office is located in Waterloo, Iowa and we have partner locations throughout the country.

Connect with Us

Burlington, Iowa

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

Southeastern Community College PACE Programs

Spencer, Iowa

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

217 W 5th Street
Spencer, Iowa 51301

Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission. Serving Northwest Iowa for Over 35 years.

Waterloo, Iowa

Ticket to Work Program Specialist
Caitlin Blau
319-296-4296 ext. 3105
caitlin.blau@dlokoko.com

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

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Lincoln, Nebraska

Career Planner, Ticket to Work Program
Rebecca Burton
rburton@lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-3021

1111 O Street, Suite 205
Lincoln, NE 68508

American Job Center Lancaster and Saunders Counties

Nevada, Missouri

Independent Living Skills and Benefit Specialist
Traci Borders
417-667-7007 ext 141
traci.borders@omoinc.org
428 E. Highland Ave
Nevada, MO 64772

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Springfield, Missouri

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Employment and Benefits Counselor
April Parker
417-886-1188 ext. 201
aprilp@empowerabilities.org

1450 W Cambridge
Springfield, MO 65807

East Coast

Spring Up Solutions

SpringUp Solutions
Employment Specialist
Collette Johnson
877-360-6005 ext.102
collette.johnson@springupsolutions.com

1450 W Cambridge
Springfield, MO 65807

United States

Ticket to Work Program Specialist
Brenna Schaefer
319-296-4296 ext. 3101
brenna.schaefer@dlokoko.com

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

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