Ticket to Work, Benefits Counseling, and Career Coaching
Employment Program
Ticket To Work
As an Employment Network for Ticket to Work (TTW) we work with people with disabilities who are seeking employment and financial independence.
Benefits Counseling
CPWD offers Benefits Counseling as a service provider for DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation).
Career Coaching
CPWD employs a Career Coach who can assist adults seeking employment, or needing help with employment-related issues.
Ticket To Work
TTW is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). TTW helps individuals who receive SSI/SSDI get back into the workforce and reach self-sufficiency, and eventually get off benefits, even if it takes years to do so. It’s a supportive and safe way for people explore employment and career growth while on SSI/SSDI.
Ticket to Work has specific requirements:
1. You must be receiving Social Security benefits (SSI/ SSDI/ or both)
2. You must be between the ages of 18- and 64 years old
3. You must not be currently working with another Employment Network or DVR
4. You must have a goal of working and reducing dependency on benefits
5. You must want to eventually work above the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level (click here for current SGA amounts).
6. You must be willing to work with CPWD staff toward your employment goals
If you meet the TTW requirements above and are interested in getting assistance applying for TTW, please fill out the form below accordingly and submit. If you don’t meet the requirements, but would like other employment assistance, please check that box and submit. One of our staff will contact you very soon! Thank you.
Benefits Counseling
Watch this video to learn about seeking employment and keeping your benefits
Benefits Counseling is a service provided by certified Benefits Bounselors, for individuals receiving services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or on a Medicaid waiver. Benefits Counselors help you evaluate and understand your benefits, and provide counseling on how income could impact your benefits to help you make informed choices about employment and pay raises. They can provide a benefits analysis and summary, and help guide choices that could impact benefits.
Benefits Counseling can help you navigate the complex balance between earning income and receiving benefits. Our staff are Community Partner Work Incentives Counselors (CPWICs), who have been expertly trained to understand the laws, requirements, and processes. They can assist you in finding the best path to sustainable income and independence without losing your benefits or security in the process.
If you need help with benefits counseling only, contact benefits@cpwd.org and we will get you connected with a Benefits Counselor.
Career Coaching
CPWD employs a Career Coach who can assist adults seeking employment, or needing help with employment-related issues, such as accommodations, transportation, supervisor communications, and so forth.
Our Career Coach primarily serves individuals with disabilities in Boulder County. To find out more or make an appointment, please email: Info@cpwd.org, and let us know your Career Coaching needs.
