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Education and Engagement Specialist
NAMI Chicago Chicago, IL
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$64k-80k (estimate)
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NAMI Chicago is Hiring an Education and Engagement Specialist Near Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Learning & Education Manager
Office Location: 1801 W. Warner, Suite 202, Chicago IL; required in-office minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)
Background:
The mission of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago is to provide hope and improve the quality of life for those whose lives are affected by mental illness. 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.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are currently looking for individuals who embody our core values of compassion, integrity, and connection to join our team as an Education & Engagement Specialist. This community-facing role involves coordinating and developing relationships in the southwest side of Chicago. We are seeking self-starters who enjoy working collaboratively. The Education & Engagement Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Community Engagement Training:
  • Represents the agency at coalition, committees and/or community gatherings, trainings and/or workshops to further spread the mission of NAMI Chicago as well as awareness of our goal to help support individuals and families in the city impacted by mental health conditions.
  • Provides educational workshops to community members.
  • Trains FQHC staff and other provider partners on mental health awareness concepts, linkage and connection to the collaborative, and self-care.
  • Trains community members as a preventive approach focusing on mental health awareness concepts and linkage and connection to mental health care.
  • Coordinates and builds relationships in Chicago's mental health crisis system focused on helping people avoid repeated need for crisis and emergency response.
  • Maintains intake notes, agency resource records, and documentation using NAMI Chicago's database system and provides monthly reports on resource updates and new partnerships or programs.
  • Manages communication with agency representatives, internal staff, and ambassadors for training coordination.
  • The Primary point person for NAMI Chicago's participation in the Pediatric and Adolescent Transformative Healthcare (PATH) Collaborative, specifically focused on the southwest area of Chicago. This encompasses engaging in community meetings, committee meetings for the collaborative, conducting training, and liaising between the project and NAMI Chicago.
  • Manages scheduling for external training, manages calendar for PATH related events.

Requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates ability to well serve underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including social and racial/ethnic minorities as well as those living with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders
  • Proven record of success working in a diverse environment that includes people of different identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and physical/mental ability
  • Exhibits sensitivity, empathy towards human service issues and a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals requiring assistance
  • Ability to speak in large groups.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex analyses to multiple audiences, understanding the needs of individuals.
  • Strong classroom management skills.
  • Demonstrate a strong record of successful collaborative work, with excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, and the ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team as a team member.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage and effectively prioritize competing deadlines
  • Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland area.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Community Health, or other related fields required
  • 3 or more years of experience working with diverse people living with mental illness in a community mental health agency, hospital, or other setting or working on database management or network development in the healthcare sector
  • One year experience working in community organizing or coalition-based work or other relevant work experience such as health promotion
  • Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency Microsoft Access, Excel and Word
  • Proficiency in Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by NAMI Chicago
Welcomed Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
  • Experience with working with, populations experiencing homelessness, individuals living with serious mental illness, or judicial system involvement strongly preferred
  • One year experience of conducting trainings and speaking in front of crowds preferred
Available Benefits:
  • Compensation range begins at $50,000/year
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Company Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Unmatched 401k Program
  • Company sponsored wellness activities
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.
Covid-19 Note: In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from NAMI Chicago, you will be required to share proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and booster upon eligibility. You may apply for a Medical or Religious Exemption in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$64k-80k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/26/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/10/2024

WEBSITE

namichicago.org

HEADQUARTERS

CHICAGO, IL

SIZE

<25

FOUNDED

1979

CEO

JACQUELINE WARFORD

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Transportation

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About NAMI Chicago

Mental health affects everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from. That's why NAMI Chicago is committed to showing up for everyone in our communitywhether its Chicagos first responders, students and school staff, a person on the other end of the phone, or in the community, meeting individuals where they are. NAMI Chicago knows that we heal on a community level. Read our Roadmap to Wellness here. At NAMI Chicago, we have the courage to believe that healing is possible. We work tirelessly, seven days a week to create a world that prioritizes mental wellness, and to bridge people into ... the care and support they deserve to live thriving lives of recovery. NAMI Chicago is the local Chicago affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are one of the largest, most active NAMI affiliates in the country, with full-time and part-time staff, graduate level interns, and weekly volunteers. We are growing and looking for dedicated team members to support our mission. View current career opportunities: namichicago.org/careers More
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