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Our job postings are updated constantly so that you can find a position and schedule that meets your needs.

Help Make a Dream Come True

Dreams from the Hardt LogoLearn more about the Dreams from the Hardt Fund and how you can get involved in making dreams come true.

Maine WoodWorks

Browse the wide selection of painted, cottage style furniture made by Maine WoodWorks and find a retailer near you.


flowersJoin us for the 2008 Spring Fling

Creative Work Systems will hold our 27th Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 12th at the Portland Wyndham Hotel in South Portland. This annual fundraising event features dinner, live music (by Wavelength), dancing, a silent auction and presentation of the 2008 Employer of the Year Awards. This year's award recipients are: Whole Foods Market, for Cumberland County; Wal-Mart in Auburn for Five County; and the Northern York County YMCA in Biddeford for York County.

Visit our auction preview to see some of the items that will be available this year.

Tickets must be ordered in advance by calling 207-879-1140 or emailing alepage@creativeworksystems.com. Cost is $35 (CWS members $20)


photo of new building at 29 Hampshire Street in AuburnNew Location Opens in Auburn

Creative Work Systems is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in Auburn which will serve as the hub for services provided in Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Franklin, & Kennebec Counties. The building, located at 29 Hampshire Street, will allow for continued growth of the day services program which supports adults with disabilities in becoming active members of their community. This exciting new space will include an art studio, a culinary arts kitchen, computer lab, and room for a wide range of activities. The building will also be occupied by administrative support for residential and employment services.

Auburn Day Services currently engages over 30 people each week, providing a wide range of options for people to become more active members of their community. Opportunities include: a strong visual arts and exhibition program, volunteering for local organizations; growing plants and vegetables in the community garden; performing at schools and nursing homes as part of the CWS Day Services theater or music group; accessing fitness programs and much more.



MaineJobs Spotlight Features CWS spotlight


Emily Franssen, of Portland Day Services, was recently featured in the Maine Sunday Telegram talking about her job as a life skills coach at Creative Work Systems. The Spotlight interview focused on how Emily got started in human services, what her typical workday is like, and advice for those considering a similar career.

View complete Spotlight as pdf


Website Redesign in Progress

Our website is undergoing a major redesign and over the coming months will grow to include more in-depth information about our services and a resource center with links and information for people with disabilities and their families. Please pardon the appearance of some areas during construction and check back often to see what's new.

If you have feedback, or experience any difficulties navigating our site we'd like to hear about it. Please email us your comments.