Description

Title: Workplace Wellness Cadre, Specialist

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 seeking talented and motivated Workplace Wellness Specialist to join our Workplace Wellness Cadre. The Specialist plays a key role in supporting client engagements, conducting analyses of organizational culture and developing reports with identified strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations. The Specialists provide leadership and management training on creating well cultures, talking to employees about their mental health, and developing self-care skills. We seek excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing; are solutions-focused; are exceptional facilitators; and have a passion for driving positive change. 

Requirements

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

· Support client engagements by conducting focus groups, gathering data, and analyzing information and documentation to identify trends in organizational culture and mental health in the workplace

· Develop written reports and presentations on the finding of a workplace wellness assessment, and communicate those findings to the client

· Assist in developing and implementing innovative strategies to address client challenges

· Provide NAMI Chicago training to clients on topics including inspirational leadership, mental health awareness, how to talk to employees about suicide, and building resilience.

· Collaborate with the project team to ensure alignment and coordination of project activities

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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or other related fields with five years of experience in management consulting, educational leadership, organizational or industrial psychology or executive coaching; OR certification in wellness practice with seven years of experience in community health, wellness practices, and culture building
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent organizational skills; experience or credentials in project management a plus 
• 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 $75 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.