Diane Roberts, Specialist and Benefits Counselor, Inroads To Opportunities, Earned Prestigious Designation

Roselle, NJ - Diane Roberts, Inroads Ticket-to-Work Specialist and Benefits Counselor earned the CPWIC, Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor designation from the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.  This noteworthy designation allows one to provide Benefits Counseling to individuals with disabilities who are interested in entering or re-entering the workforce.  Only a handful of people in New Jersey have earned this designation.

Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County, NJ based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. 

According to Roberts, “I work with Social Security beneficiaries who are interested in finding employment and would like to eventually become financially independent. The most enjoyable aspect of my job is encouraging people and helping them find their own strength to pursue and maintain employment, which for many who haven’t worked in several years can be daunting. The most unique part of working at Inroads is working with people who are dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, and furthering opportunities for those we serve.”

ABOUT DIANE ROBERTS

Prior to joining Inroads, Diane had a career in the women’s apparel industry.  She covered wholesale sales as well as marketing for branded apparel.  Additional, Diane represented overseas factories providing product development for in-house department store brands and chain stores for 35 years. Roberts received her education at Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics where she received her BFA in Fine Art.