Somethings Mentor (New Jersey)

About the role

Our client operates a social wellness platform that supports teenagers in the United States who are facing mental health challenges. The platform connects teens with mentors who provide personalized support and help them build resilience. The organization has experienced rapid growth and continues to scale.

The Mentor role involves providing direct, empathetic, and consistent mentorship to teenagers navigating difficult adolescent experiences. Mentors engage teens in sustained relationships that promote mental wellness and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and support to teens experiencing mental health challenges.
• Engage teens regularly to ensure ongoing connection and encouragement.
• Navigate crisis intervention and de‑escalation when necessary.
• Share lived mental health experience appropriately to foster trust and understanding.
• Collaborate with the team and adjust approaches based on feedback.
• Maintain required technology setup and a professional environment for virtual sessions.

Requirements

• Residence in New Jersey.
• Current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) license in any state, NCCPSS license, or willingness to complete certification with the organization.
• Lived experience with mental health challenges and openness to sharing personal story.
• Availability: Monday to Thursday 4:30 PM – 10 PM EST; Friday 4:30 PM – 7 PM EST.
• Experience or comfort with crisis intervention and difficult conversations.
• Growth mindset and responsiveness to feedback.
• Strong organizational and technological skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Enrollment or completion of a 2‑ or 4‑year college or trade school program.
• Fluency in English; other languages welcomed.
• Reliable internet (minimum 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up), quality camera, microphone, headphones, and a private, well‑lit workspace.

Pay

$20 per hour.

Monthly bonuses of $60 for each teen beyond 20 who remains actively engaged (5+ unique app engagements per month).

Benefits

• Free initial training and certification as a Certified Peer Specialist if needed.
• Flexible remote work location.
• 24.5 hours per week across 5 days.
• Three days off per month, including one day of paid time off.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a Lead Mentor pathway.
• Experience relevant for future roles in mental health and related fields.
• Meaningful work using personal experience to impact teens in crisis.