South Berwick woman receives Success at Work Award

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Resident Katie Lambert was recently presented with the Success at Work Award at Work Opportunities Unlimited in Dover, New Hampshire.

The company, which works to break down barriers to community-based employment for people living with disabilities, recognized Lambert for her excellence in supporting the mission of Work Opportunities: “creating new opportunities for success in the workplace, every day.”

As a contract administrator for accounting team, Lambert acts as a liaison between directors and funding sources, enabling directors to focus more on client services and less on the documentation and funding minutiae.

“Katie makes a huge difference in my day-to-day,” said Tiffney Bergeron-Allard, regional director for Work Opportunities in Lowell, Massachusetts. “She’s extremely competent in her role and is always one step ahead, anticipating what our needs will be in the field. When a request is made of Katie, she addresses the request quickly and calmly. Katie never seems to get overwhelmed and she has a very good understanding of the ‘why’ behind what is being requested.”

“It’s an honor to receive this award,” Lambert said. “I feel very fortunate to be part of Work Opportunities Unlimited. I enjoy contributing to the team effort and seeing their accomplishments as they work to help clients realize their potential; its inspirational. I’ve had the opportunity to work with most of the states and Work Opportunities offices."

Marcia Welsh, controller at Work Opportunities Unlimited, said Lambert is an integral part of the accounting team.

“Her patience and ability to understand the various contracts within multiple states, many complicated and all with differing requirements, is invaluable,” Welsh said.

Work Opportunities Unlimited is a community-based employment service provider specializing in placing job seekers who experience barriers to employment. The company serves thousands of adults and students annually. In addition to private citizens, it provides services to individuals referred by school districts, vocational rehabilitation programs, development disability agencies, Departments of Mental Health, Transitional Assistance, and Children and Families, as well as the U.S. Social Security Administration through the Ticket to Work program.

Information: workopportunities.net