Rewarding and legitimate jobs for candidates on SSI/SSDI
Work-at-home jobs are changing the job market by offering rewarding and legitimate jobs for candidates on SSI/SSDI.
My Employment Options
I wish to share with you some wonderful information about a fabulous company. I came across several years ago, and I know will be helpful to those who receive SSDI and/or SSI Benefits and who want to return to work or work for the first time. My Employment Options is an Employment Network that specializes in Work at work-at-home jobs.
SSI/SSDI
If you or someone you know receives SSI/SSDI disability (Non retirement) (ages 18-64) Employment Options may be able to help them find a Work at Home or Onsite local community job as part of the Free Federal Ticket to Work program! Their services are FREE to qualified beneficiaries and employers who enjoy hiring their pre-screened candidates. Employers also can receive tax credits- when hiring from this great program.
Authorized Social Security Employment Network
My Employment Options (Employment Options, Inc.), is an authorized Social Security Administration (SSA) Employment Network for the Ticket-to-Work Program. For over 20 years, they have helped 1000's (thousands)of their clients (Myself included), successfully return to work, so they are not some fly-by-night organization. They provide valuable resources, tools, and support for success. A fully virtual company, job placement counselors are available across the country.
Many of their staff are also recipients of SSDI/SSI disability and are participants in the Ticket to Work program. They are happy to share their own personal journey of going back to work. Each client works with their own "personal" job counselor when they come aboard. They hire in 47 states, for work at home and local community onsite positions. Except Alaska, California, and Hawaii. They also do not offer Work at home services in Washington D.C.
Ticket to work
What is Ticket to Work? It is a federal program offered through the Social Security Administration allowing all qualified beneficiaries on disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental insurance (SSI) benefits to receive free job placement help, through an Employment Network (EN), like My Employment Options. This means you can go back to work gradually and test the waters with the protection of your medical and disability benefits.
Certified Benefits Specialist / CWIC
My Employment Options even has a Certified Benefits Specialist/CWIC who will help you track your income throughout each stage of the program. The benefits counselor is highly trained in all aspects of the Ticket to Work program, including work incentives, safety nets, and stages, and helps to guide each of their clients through the program stages and is available to answer questions.
Selective
At Employment Options, they are selective and choose clientele very carefully. They represent those earnest responsible and capable individuals who are serious (right now) about going back to work. They serve clients of various career levels from entry-level to professional. They do require that a person have a least a High School diploma or GED to apply.
Newsworthy
My Employment Options (Employment Options, Inc.), has been featured on National News on the #1 rated Fox News morning show "Fox and Friends." Their Virtual Job Fair and work-at-home program was featured, as well as job opportunities for people with disabilities.
To quote Paula Reuben Viellet CEO of My Employment Options"Helping people with disabilities gain dignity through restoring the Self Sufficiency and purpose has been my primary mission since 1993, when Employment Options began." As Paula explains "There are so many jobs Scams out there, particularly for Work at Home positions specifically marketed to people with disabilities. A legitimate Employment Network (such as My Employment Options) can help people on SSDI/SSI avoid those scams and find a great job at home or onsite, often with training and benefits."
Client Placement
My Employment Options primarily place clients in W-2 employee positions. It states on their FAQ Page, that they do not help job seekers with self-employment ventures or starting a business -- they help you find direct job placement.
"Our clients are recipients of Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) and (SSI) and receive our free job placement services to help locate suitable and meaningful employment in either Work-at-Home or local Community jobs."
Over 20 years
For over 20 years, they have helped candidates with many free career services, including:
- Assessing skills and abilities
- Accommodations
- Benefits counseling
- choosing suitable jobs
- Application completion
- Preparing a resume
- Final Job Placement
Free Job Placement Services
In addition to free job placement services, they also offer FREE Virtual Online job fairs, and free webinars are also offered.
For a list of types of jobs available visit their Job openings page. Plus be sure to check out their Virtual Job Fairs Page. Job seekers are allowed to network in an online chat room with employers to learn about jobs. These virtual job fairs are open to the General Public nationwide. (You can attend anytime during job fair hours). This way you can see some of the reliable and reputable companies that participate in the national online job fairs. Companies such as Alaska Dialysis, Anthem, Bender Consulting, Concentrix, Enterprise Holdings, Fifth Third Bank, MSC Industrial Supply, Sutherland, Sykes, TTEC (Teletech), VIP Desk, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Department of Labor just to name a few. They are searching to fill positions they have available.
Free Webinars
Employment Options hosts these free webinars throughout the year on helpful topics for job seekers (open to the General Public, Nationwide) and recruiters. Whether you need tips for resumes, do's and don't of interviews or applications, or to learn about the Free Social Security Ticket to Work program, their professional staff has you covered! Job seekers nationwide are encouraged to register for these FREE online events.
Working Rewards Program
I haven't even mentioned their Working Rewards Program yet. You are required to turn in your paystubs to My Employment options, so they can help track your earnings for you. Each time you turn in your paystubs you will receive a Monthly Paystub raffle ticket.
Keep your Paystubs and Keep Earning
The Working Rewards program at Employment Options allows clients to "save up" their Monthly paystub raffle tickets and cash them in for bigger prizes like gift cards, Laptops, Big screen monitors, and more.
For Employers
By hiring a qualified person (with a disability), Employers can grow their businesses with loyal and skilled employees. Employers can benefit from tax credits and create a more diverse workforce while "bringing healing to a family when someone returns to work." Employers can qualify for Tax Credits (earn tax credits) up to $2,400.00 a year per employee by hiring clients in the Ticket to Work Program. Click Here and go to the employer's link for more information.
My Story.....
Personally, I have worked with My Employment Options on and off for years. Currently, I am not working with them due to having numerous health issues, I just had surgery to remove a salvia gland that had a tumor in it a month ago. Once I can go back to work I will contact My Employment Options again. While I can usually locate Work at Home positions frequently due to my vast resources; these positions are usually Freelance, Independent Contractor, seasonal, or temporary positions.
With My Employment Options, I have been able to secure more permanent positions. Unfortunately, my Bipolar disorder frequently causes issues (due to numerous medication changes), that prevent me from maintaining gainful employment. But My Employment Options, my "personal" job counselor Ann Settle, and the entire staff understand the issues that I face with my disability. This is because most of the staff are either part of the Ticket to Work program or have been, and they have their own challenges and disabilities. Everyone I have had dealings with through the years at My Employment Options has been kind, compassionate, and sincerely caring about you and helping you get back to work. (example: There was severe weather and tornados in my area. My job counselor Ann Settle called and emailed me, just to make sure I was alright, and to see if I needed anything. Pretty caring and thoughtful).
SSDI Cut off
When my Social Security Disability was cut off due to a clerical error by the Social Security Administration, Where they had me listed as earning more than I was. The fabulous staff at My Employment Options was absolutely Johnny on the spot. They went out of their way to provide the documentation, I needed to help the Social Security Administration straighten out the error, and my benefits were restored almost immediately. It was awesome.
Definitely a 10
I am proud to say that Work at Home Mania and I are now affiliated as ambassadors of My Employment Options. If you receive SSI/SSDI and want to return to work, I highly recommend getting in contact with and or checking out the opportunities and services that My Employment Options provide. In my book on a scale of 1-10, This company rates as a 10. 👍👍
To Apply
To apply or find out if you qualify for their services or for more information, please click here for the My Employment options website. Or contact Shieka Jones in customer service at 1-800-441-3114 ext. 754
