America Works of TN - Memphis Office

Description:

Provides assistance with the Ticket to Work job readiness, job placement assistance, and retention services to TN residents who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Also provides the WIPA program, which serves people who are already working, or who are about to start work. Staff help beneficiaries by providing information about the availability of work supports. WIPAs also provide accurate and individualized information about the effect of work on benefits and health insurance. They verify a person!€™s benefits to make sure they give information about the right programs. They provide in-depth counseling about benefits and discuss the effect of work on those benefits. This information is designed to help people reach their goals. The agency also offers the Homeless Veterans Re-Integration Program (HVRP), which provides employment services for Veterans who are homeless or in danger of being homeless who live in the Memphis area.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call the Tennessee office for more information or see website for more details; for WIPA program, see website: ssa.gov/work/WIPA.html

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Ticket to Work Program: Tennessee residents between the ages of 18 and 64, who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and are in need of employment.
WIPA Program: Tennessee residents between the ages of 18 and 64, who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and who are already working or are in need of employment.
HVRP Homeless Veterans Re-Integration Program: Homeless or about to be homeless veterans living in the Memphis area who need help finding employment.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

November 26, 2023

Legal Status:

Commercial