Somethings Mentor (New Jersey)
Core
Provide text-based mental health support and crisis intervention to teenagers via a digital platform, helping them navigate adolescent challenges and build real relationships.
Role type
Peer Support Mentor (Mental Health)
Builds
A social wellness platform connecting teens with trained peer mentors
Domain
Mental health / Digital wellness / Youth services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis intervention, de-escalation, empathetic communication, tech-savviness, organization, growth mindset
Preferred skills
Lived experience with mental health challenges, willingness to share personal story
Technologies
Video conferencing tools, text-based support platforms
Responsibilities
Engage with teens in crisis via text, de-escalate difficult conversations, maintain consistent communication, adhere to strict working hours, complete background checks and certification
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior