Joshua Hughes is a Benefits Specialist and Certified Community Work Incentives Coordinator at the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, where he provides individualized benefits counseling to Social Security beneficiaries through the WIPA and BHDDH programs. He oversees the Center’s referral and intake process, supervises Benefits Counselors, and leads public information sessions that help individuals with disabilities understand employment and its impact on benefits. Joshua also develops tools, presentations, and video resources that expand access to clear, accurate benefits information—advancing the Sherlock Center’s mission of supporting informed decision‑making and community participation.
Joshua brings more than a decade of experience in benefits counseling, employment services, and mental health support. Prior to joining the Sherlock Center, he worked at The Providence Center as an Employment Specialist and Case Manager, supporting adults in achieving employment goals, improving daily functioning, and navigating complex benefit systems. He began his career at Tides Family Services, providing home‑based support and crisis intervention to high‑risk youth and families.