Ticket Training Tuesdays LINKING TICKETHOLDERS TO SSA JOBS

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Ticket Training Tuesdays LINKING TICKET-HOLDERS
TO SSA JOBS

• Reference Guide for Employment Networks and State
  Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

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Welcome

• Thank you for joining us for the EN Ticket
  Training Tuesday Series.
• We look forward to working together.

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Agenda

• SSA Federal Hiring Initiative
• Schedule A Hiring Authority
• Steps to Link Ticket-holders to SSA Jobs

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SSA Federal Hiring Initiative

• SSA announces large numbers of job opportunities
  from early spring through late summer each year.
  
• ENs and VRs have an opportunity to assist
  Ticket-holders by preparing now for upcoming
  opportunities
• Resumes in Federal-format for online submission
• Interview preparation
• Using USAJOBS.com and other resources

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SSA Careers

• Public Contact Careers
• Disability examiner, claim representative,
  benefit authorizer, service and bilingual jobs
• Information Technology Careers
• Legal Careers
• Additional Career Areas
• Analyst, human resources, staff assistant,
  auditor, actuary, economist, researcher,
  statistician, student jobs

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Benefits of SSA Jobs

• SSA - rated 1 place to work for people with
  disabilities.
• SSA - top ten Best Places to Work in Federal
  government.
• SSA provides many benefits for people with
  disabilities.
• SSA - ranked 1 agency to work for by Information
  Technology employees in August 2007 Federal
  Computer Week survey.

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Schedule A Hiring Authority

• Ticket-holders may apply for non-competitive
  appoint-ment through the Schedule A
  5CFR213.3102(u) hiring authority
  www.socialsecurity.gov/careers
• Ticket-holders have already met the requirements
  for Schedule A hiring authority
• Proof of Disability
• Proof of Job Readiness
• www.opm.gov/disability/appointment_disabilities.as
  p
• Selective Placement Coordinators and Special
  Emphasis Managers help recruit, hire, and
  accommodate people with disabilities

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STEP I Identify Qualified Ticket-holders

• Identify qualified Ticket-holders for SSA job
  opportunities (may require some college
  background)
• Use USAJOBS Hiring Toolkit to determine
  Ticket-holders skills and competencies
• - Career Opportunities www.usajobs.opm.gov/ca
  reers/index.asp
• - Career Interest Areas http//career.usajobs
  .opm.gov/cig/areas.asp
• - Interest Questionnaire
• http//career.usajobs.opm.gov/cig/questions.asp

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Step II Search SSA Careers Website
and USAJOBS.com for Job Announcements
to Match Ticket-holders
Competencies

• www.socialsecurity.gov/careers
• www.usajobs.gov

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SocialSecurity.gov/Careers

• Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
• OPM Website Federal Employment of People with
  Disabilities www.opm.gov/disability/ appempl.asp

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Searching USAJOBS.com

• www.usajobs.gov - Search
• Create a Search Agent
• Refine your Search
• Specific jobs
• Specific locations
• Keywords
• USAJOBS.com same as USAJOBS.gov

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Job Announcement Overview

• Job Announcement Number
• Job Title
• Salary Range
• Series and Grade
• Open Period
• Position Information
• Duty Location
• Who May be Considered

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Job Summary

• Key Requirements
• Duties
• Qualifications and Evaluation
• How You Will be Evaluated
• How to Apply
• Benefits and Other Information
• Other Information (as needed)

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STEP III Prepare Resumes in Federal Format
Using USAJOBS Resume Builder

• Firsttimers Tutorial www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers
  .asp
• Create a Personal Account and Profile
• Create an Online Resume
• Getting Started
• Experience
• Related Information
• Finishing Up

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Helpful Links

• Tips on Resume Writing
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

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Sample Cover Letter

• MUST INCLUDE
• Name of Ticket-holder
• Social Security Number
• Schedule A hiring authority
• Proof of Disability and Proof of Job Readiness

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STEP IV Activate Ticket-holders Resume and
Submit Application

• Customize resume to meet requirements in Job
  Announcement
• Make resume searchable
• Activate resume and submit application through
  Application Manager

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Application Manager

• Online tool to navigate submission process
• 7 Steps in submission process
• Biographic Information
• Eligibility Information
• Other Information
• Assessment Questionnaire
• Upload Documents
• Submit My Answers (Ready to Submit? Not
  Ready?)
• View/Print My Answers
• Always PRINT a copy for your files

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Confirmation of Submission

• Application Manger will confirm the submission of
  the application by sending you these details
• Job Title
• Job Announcement Number
• Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
• USAJOBS Control Number
• Submission Date and Time
• Your Name
• Your Application Manager User Name
• PRINT THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS
• What to Expect Next

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Step V Track Applications, Prepare
Ticket-holders for Interviews, and Continue to
Search for Job Openings

• Track Applications through
• - Application Manager https//ApplicationManager
  .org
• - USAJOBS.com - Application under My USAJOBS
• - Name and Contact listed in the Detailed
  Version of Job Announcement

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Prepare for Interviews

• SSA uses structured, competency-based questions
  during the interview process.
• Focus on the Ticket-holders abilities and
  qualifications
• Match Ticket-holder to competencies and
  requirements in the Job Announcement
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Prepare for Interviews, cont.

• Prepare Ticket-holder to ask and answer questions
• EEOC Guidance for Pre-Employment Disability-
  Related Questions and Medical Examinations
• www.opm.gov/disability/appempl_4-09.asp
• Interview Tips

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Follow Up After Interview

• Establish Next Steps
• Send a Thank You
• Follow-up with Phone Call
• Be Patient, Not Passive

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Continue to Search for Job Openings

• Social Security Careers
• www. USAJOBS.gov

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Optional Forms

• Applying for a Federal Job Optional Form 510
• Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF
  Form 612
• www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp

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Other Resources

• DisabilityInfo.gov
• US Department of Labor www.dol.gov/odep
• Career Development for Persons with Disabilities
• Essential Elements of an Effective Job Search
• Writing and Formatting a Scannable Resume
• Small Business and Self Employment for People
  with Disabilities
• California State University, Northridge
  www.csun.edu/sp20558/dis/sh.html
• Job Seeking Skills for People with Disabilities

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Contact Us

• MAXIMUS Ticket to Work
• 1-866-968-7842 Toll Free
• 1-866-833-2967 TDD
• www.yourtickettowork.com
• ENOperations_at_yourtickettowork.com

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Questions?