Work Opportunities Unlimited Reviews

Pros

I was a Career Resource Specialist with the Salem team. The culture of each location could vary, but speaking for Salem it was a great place to work. The current team is friendly and helpful. If you thrive off some degree of independence, like your tasks regularly changing, are comfortable with using a laptop and smartphone, and don't mind driving, this place could be for you. Most importantly, you should be comfortable supporting individuals who live with various disabilities. You will be assisting them find success in the workforce. Mileage for driving had a good reimbursement rate, and $10 a month for cell phone bill was also reimbursable.

Advice to Management

I appreciated how in-touch upper management seemed to be, despite being remote.

Pros

Great hours, work your own schedule. Company shut off by 5pm company wide, weekend and holidays off.

Advice to Management

Carve out time to train employees better.

Pros

I can honestly say this is the best place I have ever worked. I work independently, with support when needed. The company culture of support and encouragement is non-paralleled. I use my own creative thought processes to solve problems. I am trusted. And, best of all, I am supporting individuals to work in the community and to follow their dreams

Pros

Everyone is friendly and helpful, hours are flexible, work is rewarding and clients are often really driven & friendly

Pros

Work Opportunities Unlimited has a culture that is hard to find elsewhere. Management is transparent, welcoming and open to change. Our team is passionate about the services that we provide. We get the opportunity to celebrate successes and support our team members who are having challenges. Even though we are growing and have offices from Florida up to Maine, we still find ways to connect and learn from each other. If you are looking for somewhere to learn and grow in the field of human services, this is the place to be.

Advice to Management

Keep up the great work recognizing and growing individuals on our team who are successful in their roles.

Pros

The clients are by far the reason to work there. You have the ability to make a wonderful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, and you have the ability to work somewhat independently most of the time. There are always new challenges and experiences so it's never dull.

Advice to Management

Hire a new director who will actually pay attention to what is going on. Upper management needs to make more field visits (unannounced) to get a true picture of how things go. Pay a better wage to your employees so that you can attract and retain the good people.

Pros

Not only is there a rewarding feeling helping people find work and impacting lives everyday, but the team that I work with is supportive and fun. There is so much collaboration and room for growth. Management works directly with you to help you grow professionally and be as successful as you can be.

Pros

They offer a lot of freedom in your day to day activities as no one is there watching you. Offer compensation for gas and or other things you may purchase while on the clock.

Pros

You're helping individuals with developmental delays

Advice to Management

Pay people better. This is a difficult job and the employees who dedicate themselves to this deserve more.

Pros

I was extremely lucky to have found WOU upon graduating from college in 1994. I am in my 23rd year with WOU and fully expect to retire from this fantastic company. From the beginning, I have found the work with individuals with disabilities to be challenging and impactful. I have been able to see the growth in so many people over the years, not only individuals with disabilities, but in coworkers and in myself as a professional. I have found the company and those in leadership positions to be passionate about the clients being served and the well being of team members. New ideas and innovation are a constant theme, as the company constantly challenges itself to provide a better work environment for its team members and a better service to its customers. I have had the great benefit of performing multiple roles within the organization so I can attest to the fact that there is an emphasis put on upward mobility and development opportunities for team members. I have also been encouraged to come up with new ideas and create processes and procedures that will result in better outcomes for clients and better job satisfaction for team members, which is a result of the flexible, “try another way” approach by company leaders. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences at WOU and appreciate the opportunity to have such a large impact on the employment of individuals with disabilities and those with other barriers to employment. It is great to work day in and day out with dedicated professionals, who put in the hard work and have fun at the same time.

Advice to Management

Keep pushing innovation and adapting to what the customer wants for service and outcomes.