The Upstart Network
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Contracted with the Social Security Administration through the Ticket-to-Work program to provide employment services
- Founded in 2013 and owned by licensed New York psychologist Matthew Siegel, Ph.D.
- Focuses exclusively on assisting New Yorkers with disabilities to secure and maintain employment
- Operates with a single employee (Matthew Siegel) as of the latest available data
- Aims to reduce reliance on cash benefits by connecting disabled individuals with sustainable job opportunities
Specializations
- Ticket-to-Work program implementation for disability employment services
- Psychological support integration in job placement strategies for disabled individuals
- Employer retention solutions tailored for workers with disabilities
- New York-specific disability employment advocacy and workforce integration
Services & Approach
- Disability-focused job placement services under federal Ticket-to-Work contract
- Employer recruitment assistance for qualified candidates with disabilities
- Job retention support for disabled workers to maintain long-term employment
- Benefits transition guidance to help clients reduce reliance on Social Security cash payments