Become a part of our dynamic and growing team of human services professionals and make a difference in the lives of others living your community. As a member of our team, you will receive extensive training, a competitive salary, generous time-off and health insurance benefits.
What’s it like to work at Creative Work Systems?
- Read an interview with a life skills coach from Community Services.
- Read an interview with a life skills coach from Independent Living.
- Read more about what it’s like to work at Creative Work Systems.
Email: hr@creativeworksystems.com
Mail: Creative Work Systems, 619 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
Fax: 207-879-1146
If you don’t have a resume, please complete the application/questionnaire below and return to the contact listed above.
Resumes will be reviewed by our human resource team. If your qualifications meet our requirements, you will be contacted to set up an interview. At that time, you will be asked to complete an application and questionnaire to bring with you to an interview.
Application/Questionnaire in pdf format. Download
Application / Questionnaire in Word format. Download
Current Openings – Updated 2.13.11
(See job descriptions below for details.)
Cumberland County
Residential Life Skills Coach
Scarborough
40 hours: Sun 4p-8p, M 2p-8a, Tu 2p-8p, Sa 8a-8p
21 hours: F 7a-4p, Sat 9a-9p
Employment Specialist
Full time, days and hours may vary
Independent Living Life Skills Coach
Full time, days and hours may vary
Part-time, 28 hours/week, days and hours will vary
York County
Residential Life Skills Coach
Biddeford
27 hours: W 2p-7p, Th 4p-8p, F 1p-7p, Sat 8a-8p
28 hours: Su 1:30p-8:30p, F 7a-4p, Sat 7a-7p
40 hours: Tu 8a-2p, W 8a-4p, Th 8a-1p, F 8a-8p, Sat 8a-5p
40 hours: Tu 8a-3p, W 12p-8p, Th 8a-3p, F 8a-4p, Sat 8a-6p
Saco
26 hours: Sun 8a-6p, M 7a-6p, W 7a-12p
40 hours: M 8a-4p, Th 8a-6p, F 8a-6p, Sat 8a-6p
24 hours: M 2:30p-8:30p, Tu 4p-6p. W 6p-8p, F 2p-5p, Sat 9a-8p
29 hours: Su 7p-8a, F 5p-9a
Residential Team Leader
Saco
40 hours: Sun 6a-2p, M 8a-4p, Tu 8a-4p, W 8a-4p, Th 11a-7p
40 hours: Tu 7a-2:30p, W 8a-2p, Th 7a-1:30p, F 7a-5p, Sat 8a-6p
Biddeford
40 hours: Su 8a-6p, M 8a-6:30p, Tu 8:30a-12:30p, W 8a-3p, Th 11a-7:30p
Residential Manager
Sunday – Thursday, full time
Job Descriptions
At Creative Work Systems we offer a wide range of positions to match your experience level and provide opportunity for growth. These summaries give a brief overview of our core positions.
Life Skills Coach: Responsible for the overall well being of program participants by cultivating an environment that fosters independence within a safe learning environment and that encourages the enhancement of positive relationships. Life Skills Coaches work in Community Services, Residential Homes and Independent Living.
Team Leader: In addition to Life Skills Coach responsibilities, the Team Leader provides day-to-day supervision of the Life Skills coach staff. Team Leaders work in Community Services, Residential Homes, and Independent Living.
Residential Manager: Responsible for the management, leadership and oversight of multiple residential programs in a specific region. This includes supervision of staff, oversight of program operations and ensuring compliance with all licensing standards. Additionally, this position will actively participate in the strategic planning process of Creative Work Systems and the development of new programs. Residential managers supervise Residential and Independent Living programs.
Job Coach: Responsible for direct on-the-job training and support for people with disabilities. Job Coaches are part of Employment Services.
Employment Specialist: Develop contacts and establish relationships within the business community that lead to employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Provides job coaching as assigned. Employment Specialists are part of Employment Services.
Service Coordinator: Responsible for ensuring that program participants are engaged in activities and therapies that are meaningful, goal directed and consistent with their individual needs and interests. Service Coordinators support all programs: Residential, Community Services, and Employment Services.
Program Assistant: This position is designed to maximize the Program Director’s ability to effectively design and oversee agency programs and services. The Program Assistant oversees program operations, acts as a liaison between staff and the Program Director, and provides logistical support to the Program Director. Duties may vary based on the needs of the Program Director and overall organizational goals and objectives.
Personal Care Assistant: Responsible for the overall well-being of program participants by cultivating an environment that fosters independence within a safe learning environment and that encourages the enhancement of positive relationships. Duties include attending to individual’s personal care, ensuring a clean and safe environment, following established schedules, and maintaining communication with the individual’s team members.
Benefits
Creative Work Systems is pleased to offer our employees a generous benefits package. Benefits are available to employees that commit to at least a 20 hour per week schedule. Health and dental benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Below you’ll find a summary of our benefits package.
- Health Insurance (including vision coverage)
- Dental Insurance
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
- Vacation Time
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement
- Access to a 403B Plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Training
- Access to Leave Time: Sick, Bereavement, Long and Short Term Disability