Certified Peer Specialist

indiGO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist(CPS)to join our team part time. This position does not have a regularly set schedule but averages around 15 – 25 hours per week. The CPS will provide person-centered peer support services that build on the values of respect, safety, non-judgement 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 an average 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 emma@indigowi.orgwe 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 Emma Duchrow at emma@indigowi.org or 715-392-9118 ext. 111. V/711 Relay

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Superior, WI 54880 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Superior, WI 54880: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17