Somethings Mentor (New Jersey) at Somethings

United States

<p><strong>Somethings is building the first social wellness platform for teens</strong>, a place where a teen can form a real relationship with a mentor who gets them, sticks with them, and helps them get better.</p><p>25 Million teens in the U.S. are struggling with their mental health. Every one of the thousands of teens who download Somethings is struggling. Our job is to make sure they don’t just show up — they stay, connect with real humans who care deeply about them, and get the support that they need to thrive.</p><p>We’re backed by General Catalyst and world-class healthcare + consumer investors, and we’re growing like crazy — <strong>in 2025 we grew 1100% and are on track to 5x in 2026.</strong></p><p>If you want to be a part of <strong>the</strong> generationally defining company in mental health, this is your moment to join.</p><p></p><h2>What we're seeking</h2><p>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.</p><p></p><h2>Key qualifications</h2><ul><li><p>Must reside in New Jersey</p></li><li><p>Must have a current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) license in any other state, a NCCPSS license, or willingness to complete the certification process with us</p></li><li><p>Lived experience with mental health challenges and willingness to share your personal story while helping others</p></li><li><p>Ability to commit to the working schedule outlined below:</p><ul><li><p>Mon - Thurs: 4:30 PM -10 PM EST</p></li><li><p>Fri: 4:30 - 7 PM EST</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Have some experience working in crisis intervention and de-escalation or comfort navigating difficult conversations</p></li><li><p>A growth mindset and willingness to adjust with feedback</p></li><li><p>Highly organized and tech-savvy</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Enrolled in or completed a 4-year college, 2-year program, or trade school program</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English (other languages gladly welcomed!)</p></li></ul><p></p><h2>Tech requirements:</h2><ul><li><p>Reliable internet connection with a minimum of 10 Mbps for download speed and 5 Mbps for upload speed. Use <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.speedtest.net/">https://www.speedtest.net/</a> to check your connection</p></li><li><p>High-quality camera, headphones/microphone</p></li><li><p>Private, quiet working space</p></li><li><p>Strong light source</p></li><li><p>Clean, uncluttered background</p></li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p></p><h2>What we offer you</h2><ul><li><p>$20/HR, plus monthly bonuses of $60 for each teen above 20 you successfully keep engaged in the program</p><ul><li><p>Measured by 5+ days of unique app engagement per month</p></li></ul></li><li><p>24.5 hours per week across 5 days</p></li><li><p>3 days off a month, including one day of PTO</p></li><li><p>Free initial training &amp; certification as a Certified Peer Specialist, if needed, with further educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>Flexible working location (remote role)</p></li><li><p>Career growth via the Lead Mentor pathways</p></li><li><p>Relevant work experience for future jobs in mental health and other fields</p></li><li><p>A meaningful role where you use your own lived experience to help others</p></li><li><p>Incredible experiences making a difference with teens in crisis</p></li></ul><p></p><h2>Interested? Here Are Your Next Steps:</h2><ul><li><p>Submit your written application. We will review your application as soon as possible.</p></li><li><p>If you pass the written application, you will be invited to submit a video interview. The video can be submitted via Google Drive, One Drive, Vimeo, or YouTube.</p></li><li><p>If you pass the video screen, you will be invited to interview with our team (approx. 75mins), including a text-based roleplay that simulates Mentor text-based support on the Somethings platform<br></p><ul><li><p>Prep material will be provided in advance of this session</p></li></ul></li><li><p>If you pass the live interview round, you'll be sent a formal offer, complete internal training and onboarding tasks. Once your CPS certificate is approved, we'll get you onboarding in our next available cohort.<br></p><ul><li><p><strong>Background check:</strong> As part of our initial onboarding process, all candidates will be required to complete a background check before moving forward with certification and training</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Once all of your internal training and onboarding is complete and you have a valid CPS certification, you will be activated as a Mentor and start working directly with teens!</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong></p><ul><li><p>We have <strong>extremely high standards</strong> for Mentors, less than 10% of applicants are accepted.</p></li><li><p>Your time from application to start can vary significantly depending on factors beyond our control, including government review processes. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.</p></li><li><p>Those who already hold NCCPS/CPS credentials will likely have an expedited activation timeline.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Want to join us?</h2><p>Somethings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>