Description

Title: Workplace Wellness Cadre, Principal 

Type: Independent Contractor

Reports to: Director of Workplace Wellness

Office Location: 1801 W. Warner, Suite 202, Chicago IL

Background:

Guided by the experiences of those living with mental health conditions and rooted in equity, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for our community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey. NAMI Chicago seeks to fill gaps in Chicago's mental health system, with an intentional emphasis on serving underrepresented populations and breaking down barriers to care. 

About the Workplace Wellness Cadre

NAMI Chicago is a leader in Chicago’s mental health space, providing training and consulting services on organizational wellness and mental health skills across government, nonprofit, and the private sector. To enable this work, we hire remarkable individuals passionate about improving organizational culture, increasing mental health literacy, and teaching self-care skills to professionals across Chicagoland. Our Workplace Wellness Cadre are independent contractors who support our full-time staff on projects based on their specific expertise. 

We are committed to finding talented individuals to join our Workplace Wellness Cadre. Our registration process begins with an online application, followed by an interview with staff and verification of qualifications, if required. Once registered, we require all staff to complete orientation that includes an overview of NAMI Chicago’s strategy and programs; an overview of the applicable processes to manage project work and submit invoices; and a train-the-trainer session on all NAMI workplace wellness trainings for Specialists and Associates. 

Who We Are Looking For:  

We are looking for dynamic and experienced Workplace Wellness Principals to join our Workplace Wellness Cadre. Principals act as leaders in client engagement, working with clients from the nonprofit, government, or private sectors to assess organizational culture, identify recommendations for improvements, and implement those improvements, where contracted. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in management consulting, organizational or industrial psychology, educational leadership, healthcare consulting, or an adjacent field. We’re looking for someone with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for driving change. 

Requirements

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

· Lead client engagements from initiation to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction

· Develop and implement innovative strategies to address client challenges and achieve their objectives in organizational wellness· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader

· Provide strategic direction and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives

· Direct other Cadre members, including Specialists, on their project responsibilities

· Contribute to the overall growth and success of the Workplace Wellness Cadre through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or other related fields 
• Minimum of eight years' experience related to management consulting, educational leadership, organizational or industrial psychology, or an adjacent field
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation through completion 
• Ability to travel throughout Cook County to deliver training and services
• Computer Skills: Proficiency Microsoft Office 365
• Proficiency in Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by NAMI Chicago

Available Benefits: · Compensation is $150 per hour 

NAMI Chicago is an inclusive employer, we welcome and encourage BIPOC , LGBTQ , Veterans, Differently Abled, Returning Citizens and All Who Are Dedicated to Mental Health to Apply.