What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIT Role Player - Workplace Wellness Cadre position at NAMI Chicago?
Description
Type: Independent Contractor
Reports to: CIT Project Manager
Office Location: 224 W Hill St Suite 410, Chicago, IL ; required in-office minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)
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 racial equity 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, including our CIT Role Players, are independent contractors who provide acting services during certain trainings.
NAMI Chicago is actively engaged with the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program in Chicago, a relationship that began in 2004. CIT-trained officers are members of the Police Department with specialized training in de-escalating mental health crises and connecting people to mental health care. In Chicago, all CIT-trained officers have attended and successfully completed a 40-hour Basic CIT Training and certification. NAMI Chicago provides officers with education about mental health symptoms and conditions, and brings in individuals with lived mental health experience to reduce stigma and give feedback through personal stories and role-play training.
We are committed to finding talented individuals to join as CIT Role Players. 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 CIT role playing.
Who We Are Looking For
As a Crisis Intervention Team Role Player, you will play a crucial role in training law enforcement and emergency response personnel. You will be responsible for simulating various crisis scenarios to help trainees develop and practice their crisis intervention skills. This position requires strong acting abilities, empathy, and a deep understanding of mental health and crisis intervention techniques.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Type: Independent Contractor
Reports to: CIT Project Manager
Office Location: 224 W Hill St Suite 410, Chicago, IL ; required in-office minimum of 3 days per week (hybrid work policy subject to change)
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 racial equity 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, including our CIT Role Players, are independent contractors who provide acting services during certain trainings.
NAMI Chicago is actively engaged with the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program in Chicago, a relationship that began in 2004. CIT-trained officers are members of the Police Department with specialized training in de-escalating mental health crises and connecting people to mental health care. In Chicago, all CIT-trained officers have attended and successfully completed a 40-hour Basic CIT Training and certification. NAMI Chicago provides officers with education about mental health symptoms and conditions, and brings in individuals with lived mental health experience to reduce stigma and give feedback through personal stories and role-play training.
We are committed to finding talented individuals to join as CIT Role Players. 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 CIT role playing.
Who We Are Looking For
As a Crisis Intervention Team Role Player, you will play a crucial role in training law enforcement and emergency response personnel. You will be responsible for simulating various crisis scenarios to help trainees develop and practice their crisis intervention skills. This position requires strong acting abilities, empathy, and a deep understanding of mental health and crisis intervention techniques.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Act out a variety of crisis situations, including mental health crises, substance abuse incidents, and other emergency scenarios.
- Work closely with trainers and trainees to ensure realistic and effective training sessions.
- Provide constructive feedback to trainees based on their performance during simulations.
- Ensure a safe and controlled environment during training sessions.
- Previous experience in acting, role-playing, or crisis intervention is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to portray individuals in crisis with sensitivity and realism.
- Willingness to adapt to different scenarios and feedback.
- Must work impartially and effectively with police departments, ensuring unbiased training and support in mental health crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Must be able to travel throughout Cook County to deliver training and services, including the Chicago Police Department Training Academy located at 1300 W Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607
- Must be available to attend training at the CPD Training Academy on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as scheduled.
- Compensation is $30 per hour.
Salary : $30
