Somethings Mentor

Somethings Mentor Somethings United States

USD 20-20

/ hour Posted 6+ months ago Apply now Somethings is on a mission to end the youth mental health crisis . We're building the future of mental wellness care for teens, and we're looking for Mentors to help us enable 1 million teens to live better lives. What we're seeking We're looking for highly organized, motivated, and empathetic young adults who want to help the next generation feel their best. As a Somethings Mentor, you will be able to help teenagers navigate the difficulties of their adolescent years and enable them to live their happiest, healthiest life. Key qualifications Must have a current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) license in any state or willingness to complete certification with us Lived experience with mental health challenges and willingness to share your personal story while helping others Have some experience working in crisis intervention and de-escalation A growth mindset and willingness to adjust with feedback Highly organized and tech-savvy Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to commit to the working schedule outlined below: Mon•

Thurs:

4:30 PM•10

PM EST Fri:

4:30•7

PM EST Sun:

3:30•7 PM EST Enrolled in or completed a 4-year college, 2-year program, or trade school Fluent in English (other languages gladly welcomed!) Tech requirements: Reliable internet connection with a minimum of 10 Mbps for download speed and 5 Mbps for upload speed.

Use https:

//www.speedtest.net/ to check your connection High-quality camera, headphones/microphone Private, quiet working space Strong light source Clean, uncluttered background These tech requirements must be met by the time you start working with teens. You must be able to demonstrate that you have met these requirements by submitting screenshots of your internet speed, as well as videos and photos of yourself for review. What we offer you Free initial training & certification as a Certified Peer Specialist, with further educational opportunities A meaningful role where you use your own lived experience to help others $20 per hour for 28 hours a week Flexible working location (remote•based in USA) Relevant work experience for future jobs in mental health and other fields Incredible experiences making a difference with teens in crisis Learn more about the role by reviewing our Mentor FAQ here Our hiring process: Submit your application here If you are invited to advance, you will be asked to complete a short video interview assessment < 10 min If you pass the video interview assessment, you will be invited to interview with our team for 45 min, including a text-based roleplay that simulates what it's like to engage with a teen on the Somethings platform If you pass the final interview round, you'll be invited to begin completing the required external training and acquire Peer Specialist Certification, if needed Once your Peer Specialist Certification is complete, you will be assigned a cohort and will then begin completing internal training and onboarding tasks Once all of your internal training and onboarding is complete, you will be activated as a Mentor and start working directly with teens!

Please note:

We have extremely high standards for Mentors, less than 10% of applicants are accepted Your time from applying to starting can vary greatly depending on many variables, several of which are out of our control. Generally, we hope that you will be starting with us within 4-6 weeks from applying, but this is not guaranteed. Want to join us? Somethings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply now See more open positions at Somethings