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 is seeking a Youth Specialist.  This person will provide information and referral services, independent living skills training, advocacy, outreach, and work incentives benefits services.

Your contributions will include:

• Provide information and referral services to individuals regarding disability related questions and concerns regarding work incentives benefits and youth services.
• Serve as an advocate for youth at 504/IEP meetings as requested.
• Provide Independent Living Skills training such as budgeting, self-advocacy, employment skills, organization, and so forth, alongside youth.
• Analyze the benefits of individuals to determine the impact that work will have on eligibility for programs and changes in payment levels.
• Provide individuals with a report detailing how their earned income may affect their benefits to assist them in making informed choices about working.
• Develop and maintain appropriate, collaborative relationships with schools and other community organizations through networking.
• Outreach to communities on indiGO services.
• Attend necessary training to stay current on work incentives benefits and youth services.
• Returns phone calls, emails, and other communication in a timely manner.

• Submit reports to funding source(s) and agency within timeframe required.
• Provide effective written and verbal communication internally and externally.
• Attend staff and program meetings.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will need:

• Previous office and/or customer service experience. 
• Ability to handle situations with high level of empathy, integrity, trust, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be flexible.
• Proficient in MS Office, GSuite.

Working Conditions

• Location – Onsite
• Hours – Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Please share your resume with us at jobs@indigowi.org   

indiGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to workplace diversity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law in a drug-free environment.

indiGO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)to join our team part-time. This position does not have a regularly set schedule but has to work at least 20 hours per week. The CPS will provide person-centered peer support services that build on the values of respect, safety, non-judgment, and hope.

Your contributions will include:
● Provide recovery-oriented, person-centered peer support services to individuals
living with mental health and/or substance use concerns in the communities of
Ashland & Bayfield Counties.
● Accurate and timely completion of progress notes.
● Recognize and respect the lived experience of all consumers.
● Attend monthly staff meetings and supervisory meetings.
● Commitment to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
● Adhere to the Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

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 mental health and/or 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 successfully pass a caregiver background check at hire and
annually thereafter in accordance with the state and local DHS requirements.
● Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and email.
● Travel from your home office to our Superior, WI office and throughout the Ashland & Bayfield county service area is required.

Please share your resume with us at liz@indigowi.org, we look forward to hearing from you!

indiGO is an affirmative action and 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 Liz Amys at liz@indigowi.org  or 715-392-9118 ext. 111. V/711 Relay

Independent Living Specialist

indiGO is seeking an Independent Living Specialist to join our team either part time or full time. This position does not have a regularly set schedule but must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The Skills Trainer will provide person-centered independent living skills training services that build on the values of respect, safety, non-judgement, and hope.

Your contributions will include:

• Provide recovery-oriented, person-centered independent living skills training with individuals living with mental health and/or substance use concerns in the communities of Ashland & Bayfield Counties.

• Accurate and timely completion of progress notes and paperwork.
• Recognize and respect the lived experience of all consumers.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and supervisory meetings.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Identify as a person with a disability or have personal or professional experience working with people with disabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of personality types.

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate, person-centered, trauma-informed care independent living skills training services.

• Demonstrated skills to set and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must be able to successfully pass a caregiver background check at hire and annually thereafter in accordance with the state and local DHS requirements.

• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and email.
• Travel from your home office to our Superior, WI office occasionally and throughout the Ashland & Bayfield county service area is required. 

                                          indiGO is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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!

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