Careers
indiGO is a non-profit agency empowering people with disabilities in Northwestern Wisconsin. As a consumer-controlled organization, at least 51% of our staff and board are people with disabilities. indiGO staff provide information, training, and support to people with disabilities in making informed decisions about disability-related needs.
All services are consumer-controlled and each individual decides which services they wish to participate in while working with staff to establish goals and determine steps to meet those goals.
Available Positions
Douglas County Treatment Court (PT)
Personal Care Worker
Douglas County Treatment Court (PT)
indiGO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)to join our team part-time. The CPS will draw upon their personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are currently enrolled in Douglas County Treatment Court. The Certified Peer Specialist works on the behalf of the participant and is not a voting member of the Treatment Court Team. By offering outreach, encouragement and support, the CPS cultivates and secures a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model. It is also designed to assist clients in identifying and breaking down barriers that prevent them from reaching their recovery goals. The CPS is trained to empower participants that are engaged in Treatment Court.
Your contributions will include:
- Provide recovery-oriented, person-centered peer support services to individuals in Douglas County Treatment Court.
- Provide direct assistance in the form of completing paperwork, making phone calls, and accompanying clients to appointments or court as needed.
- Assist in finding, accessing and using necessary community resources/services to meet basic needs, break down barriers, etc.
- Provide education about and attend self-help groups, obtaining sponsorship, and assisting clients in finding recovery support meetings that accommodate their schedules and child care needs.
- Role model behavior that is consistent with and supportive to people in recovery from substance use, such behavior will include upholding ethical standards of the program and reliable attendance.
- Accurate and timely completion of progress notes.
- Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families.
- Outreach to educate and refer potential candidates to the program.
- Follow up with program graduates quarterly to celebrate successes & milestones and offer ongoing support if need.
- Assist in developing and implanting Alumna community events.
- Attend court weekly, monthly staff meetings, and supervisory meetings.
- Commitment to working 20 hours per week.
- Adhere to the Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPPA requirements.
To be successful in this opportunity, you will need:
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Active Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist certification is required.
- Identify as a person with lived experience of recovery with substance use concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to provide services in a social service setting is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of principles of recovery.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of personality types.
- Demonstrated ability to value recovery and recognize the importance of culturally appropriate, person-centered, trauma-informed care.
- Must be able to pass a caregiver background check at hire and annually thereafter per the state and local DHS requirements.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
- Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and email.
- Travel throughout the Douglas County service area is required.
Please share your resume with us at jobs@indigowi.org, we look forward to hearing from you!
Personal Care Worker
indiGO is seeking Personal Care Workers. Services provided for individuals of all ages and disabilities. No experience necessary. Work one-on-one with clients in their home. indiGO will train and introduce you to clients prior to your schedule. Set schedules with flexibility.
Services may include, but are not limited:
- Supportive Home Care Services
- Meal Preparation & Grocery Shopping
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Companionship & Safety Checks
- Personal Care Services
- Bathing & Hair Care
- Incontinence Programs
- Dressing & Undressing
- Transfer & Mobility
For more information, please contact Ann at (218) 590-1242 or Jodi at (218) 393-9976. Email contact is also available via jodi@indigowi.org.
Please download the application form and upload the application to the contact form below. Thank you!
Interested in Starting a Career with indiGO?
Please share your resume with us at jobs@indigowi.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
For the Personal Care Worker position, please view the listed contact details & application form in the job description. Thank you!
indiGO is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer.
indiGO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact us at info@indigowi.org or 715-392-9118 ext. 111. V/711 Relay
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Are you interested in learning more about what it means to become a part of indiGO’s team?
Please do not hesitate to reach out via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form. We look forward to connecting with you!
If you’re looking to send in a resume, please email jobs@indigowi.org or upload to the contact form with the Job Title in the subject line. Thank you!