The Windrose team …

At Windrose Employment Services, we do things a little differently. It's our differences that make us great!

All Windrose staff work remotely or in a hybrid environment. There is no central office space. This means that ESP's and Pre-ETP's need appropriate private home office space to conduct online meetings and reliable transportation to in-person meetings with clients. And it also means that you have a lot of flexibility in when, where, and how you meet with clients.

Our schedules are flexible and entirely under our own control, as are our caseload capacities. You can work full- or part-time, as you prefer for your lifestyle and your family's needs.

All of our positions are offered as 1099 Independent Contractor positions with VERY competitive compensation and the ability to expand or grow into other roles within our agency.

During 1-3 months of training (depending on experience), all contractors receive an hourly training rate of $17/hr for up to 40 hours each week. Following the training period, ESP's and Pre-ETP's earn commissions of 40-60% of the fees paid to us by OVR for the services provided, plus bonuses! (This means that first year ESP's can earn anywhere from $40k-$80k in their first twelve months at Windrose, before bonuses.)

Our unique business model allows us to offer fair (and even generous) compensation to motivated professionals.

If you are a teacher, hiring/human resources professional, direct support professional, manager, or other professional who is looking to make a change in careers, we may have an exciting opportunity for you. Windrose Employment Services is looking for a few professionals (from people- and service-oriented sectors, especially) to help us support job seekers with disabilities in finding and keeping meaningful, integrated employment. 

If you have a need/desire to work remotely but also enjoy engaging with clients in the field as needed; are looking for a way to use your prior training, expertise, and experience in a fresh new way; would like to control the pace and scale at which you work;  meet the following requirements; and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, please send us a resume and cover letter.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Employment Support Professional works closely with job seekers (and other relevant team members, as applicable) to determine what good work looks like for the job seeker based on their goals, interests, skills, abilities, impact of disability, and needed supports. All plans are written and implemented in a person-centered way, and documentation is maintained and provided to funding agencies as required per program policies. Job seekers and workers are supported in their recruitment and retention efforts, including training in “soft skills,” interview and orientation support, and advocacy at every step. The Employment Support Professional must maintain open and clear communication with other Windrose professionals as well as support teams working with assigned job seekers (case managers, direct service professionals, behavior analysts, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Laptop or Desktop computer with secure, stable Internet connection must have web cam with audio & mic (Chromebooks acceptable), Auto OS updates, Firewall, Secure & unshared, single-user system with installed Virus-Malware-Spyware protection software, Password protected, Static IP Address

• Smartphone (iOS or Android)

• Reliable personal transportation

• Valid driver’s license

• Current Auto insurance

• Proficient in Google Suite

• Available for weekly remote ESP meetings (Mondays 12pm-2pm)

• Available for in-person client activities as needed -- job fairs, employer tours, job shadowing, interviews, orientation, on-the-job training, etc (in compliance with current Healthy At Work guidelines)

• Willingness to travel locally (up to 80% of work week)

• Ability to structure and manage one’s own work flow; strong sense of self-direction

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a MUST

• Detailed note-taking skills

• Positive, professional attitude

• Ability to accept redirection

• Team-player with a strong sense of independence

• BA/BS preferred, but not required depending on professional experience

• Successful clearance of a background check

SCOPE OF WORK

• Flexible hours; training pay rate = $17/hr first 3 months; after training, compensation is commission-based paid per milestone completion and hourly services (around $40/hr on average). Income determined by number of clients successfully placed/retained in appropriate job settings.

• Attendance and participation at weekly remote ESP meetings (Mondays 12p-2pm).

• Available for  weekly client meetings/activities. Most clients will need 1-3 hours of your direct time each week (remote or in-person), depending on the phase of their job search/placement.

• ESP controls depth of client roster, up to 25 "active" clients (with a dedicated Assistant). If no Assistant is available for ESP, max active client roster is capped at 15.

• Working closely with Assistant to insure all notes, contact logs, and reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.

• Team support for Person-Centered Job Selection, job development, and employment support of all clients.

• Comprehensive initial training and on-going professional education. (Windrose covers the cost of SETP certification through UKY/HDI, testing for CESP certification, and provides no-cost options for ongoing trainings/CEU’s.)

• Engaging in “discovery” activities with job seekers to determine areas of skill, interest, ability, impact of disability on work, desired work considerations, vocational skills, and more.

• Developing relationships with local hiring decision makers (networking).

• Educating and preparing job seekers for interviews.

• Supporting clients in new employee roles with an eye toward the greatest amount of independent functioning possible, using customized techniques and strategies based on their needs and skills.

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule

• Competitive compensation ($17 - $45 / hour)

• Bonuses program

• Paid training and certifications

• Remote work opportunities

If you are a teacher, hiring/human resources professional, direct support professional, manager, or other professional who is looking to make a change in careers, we may have an exciting opportunity for you. Windrose Employment Services is looking for a few professionals (from people- and service-oriented sectors, especially) to help us support job seekers with disabilities in finding and keeping meaningful, integrated employment. 

If you have a need/desire to work remotely but also enjoy engaging with clients in the field as needed; are looking for a way to use your prior training, expertise, and experience in a fresh new way; would like to control the pace and scale at which you work;  meet the following requirements; and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, please send us a resume and cover letter.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pre-Employment Transition Professional (Pre-ETP) works closely with youth ages 14-21 who are enrolled in secondary or postsecondary educational programs (and occasionally with adults not enrolled in school) to explore career paths, workplace readiness skills, postsecondary training programs, and more in order to help prepare them for the world of work. Our Pre-Employment programs are designed to build a bridge for students and job-seekers with disabilities who have little to no  work experience but are interested in  being employed. 

All curricula are written and implemented in a person-centered way, and documentation is maintained and provided to funding agencies as required per program policies. Program areas include: 

Workplace Readiness Training

Job Exploration Counseling

Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Self-Advocacy

Post-Secondary Education and Training Counseling

 The Pre- Employment Transition Professional must maintain open and clear communication with families, schools (as applicable), other Windrose professionals, as well as support teams working with assigned job seekers (case managers, direct service professionals, behavior analysts, etc.)

The agency has adopted a complete curriculum in order to provide this important educational transition for groups of students; however, the Pre-Employment Professional will sometimes need to modify or customize this curriculum when working with individuals. 

Classes (whether group or individual) meet either in-person in the community or remotely using Google Meet. All classes are expected to meet weekly for one-hour sessions. In the case of school-based groups, these classes will happen during the school-day and will be collaborative opportunities with classroom teachers. In the case of individual students not in a classroom setting, classes will be scheduled at mutually convenient times for both the Pre-ETP and the student.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Laptop or Desktop computer with secure, stable Internet connection must have web cam with audio & mic (Chromebooks acceptable), Auto OS updates, Firewall, Secure & unshared, single-user system with installed Virus-Malware-Spyware protection software, Password protected, Static IP Address

• Smartphone (iOS or Android)

• Proficient in Google Suite

• Available for weekly remote Pre-ETP meetings (Fridays 12pm-2pm)

• Ability to structure and manage one’s own work flow; strong sense of self-direction

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a MUST

• Detailed note-taking skills

• Positive, professional attitude

• Ability to accept redirection

• Team-player with a strong sense of independence

• BA/BS preferred, but not required depending on professional experience

• Successful clearance of a background check

In the case of in-person classes and activities:

• Reliable personal transportation

• Valid driver’s license 

• Current Auto insurance

• Available for in-person client activities as needed -- job fairs, employer tours, job shadowing, interviews, etc (in compliance with current Healthy At Work guidelines)

• Willingness to travel locally (up to 80% of work week)

SCOPE OF WORK

• Flexible hours; you determine the number of days you work, the number of classes you are willing to teach in a week, etc.

• Compensation is commission-based, paid per billable hours (from $17.50 - $75/hr, depending on size and type of class). Income determined by number of clients/classes and program type, as referred by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. 

• Pre-Employment Specialist must be willing and available to work with all applicable program types and class sizes (from 1-20 students at a time).

• Working one-on-one or in group settings with students and job-seekers with developmental, intellectual, physical, and/or psychological disabilities. 

• Attendance and participation at weekly remote Pre-ETP meetings (Fridays 12pm-2pm).

• Available for  weekly client meetings/activities (1 hr per week with each “class”). 

• Pre-ETP controls depth of meeting  roster, up to 30 active classes/meetings each week (with a dedicated Assistant).

• Working closely with Assistant to ensure all notes, contact logs, and reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.

• Comprehensive initial training and on-going professional education. (Windrose covers the cost of SETP certification through UKY/HDI, testing for CESP certification, and provides no-cost options for ongoing trainings/CEU’s.)

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule

• Competitive compensation ($17.50 - $75/ hour)

• Bonuses program

• Paid training and certifications

• Remote work opportunities

If you have a need/desire to work remotely, meet the following requirements, and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, please send us a resume and cover letter.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Laptop or Desktop computer with secure, stable Internet connection -- web cam with audio & mic (Chromebooks acceptable), Auto OS updates, Firewall, secure & unshared, single-user system with installed Virus-Malware-Spyware protection software, Password protected

• Smartphone (iOS or Android)

• Quiet workspace

• Highly proficient in Google Suite

• Available for “office hours” (as agreed upon per mutual scheduling needs)

• Ability to structure and manage one’s own work flow; strong sense of self-direction

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a MUST

• Positive, professional attitude

• Ability to accept redirection

• Previous office-based or virtual assistant experience a PLUS, but not required

• HS diploma/GED required, some college preferred 

• Successful clearance of a background check

SCOPE OF WORK

• Between 10-40 hours each week, depending on preference and need. Hours will be logged and submitted for payment by the Assistant bi-weekly.

• Guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per week, regardless of work flow.

• Availability for 5+ “office hours” each week, during which time you will be available for phone calls, virtual meetings, etc with other Windrose staff.

• Working closely with up to four assigned ESP's or Pre-ETP's from the Windrose team.

• Note and contact  transcription and report-drafting for  assigned ESP's and Pre-ETP's.

• Monthly report compilation for assigned ESP's and Pre-ETP's.

• Performing targeted web-based job searches for active job seekers, as requested.

• Assisting with employment applications for job seekers, as requested.

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule

• Competitive compensation ($17/ hour)

• Opportunity to flex into a Employment Support Professional (ESP) or Pre-Employment Transition Professional (Pre-ETP) role, if desired.