Appa Health - Peer Mentor for Diverse Teens (Remote)

Appa Health - Peer Mentor for Diverse Teens (Remote)

| Remote | Hourly | Part-Time | California Preferred | Nationwide Applicants Welcome | Spanish Fluency |

Harness Your Experience to Empower the Next Generation

At Appa Health, we believe that lived experience is expertise. If you’re passionate about giving back to your community and inspiring teens to grow, we invite you to join our team as a near-peer mentor. You’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of high school students by supporting them with your unique insights and experiences.

About us

Appa Health is on a mission to equip every teen with world-class mentorship and mental health skills. Our dynamic team of technologists, clinicians, and mentors works together to provide teens with a virtual mentor who can guide them using evidence-based techniques. All mentor-mentee interactions are conducted online, making it easy for you to participate from anywhere.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking near-peer... mentors who can identify with any of the following shared lived experiences:
• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
• Mental Health Challenges
• LGBTQIA+
• Justice-involved / Juvenile Delinquency
• Rural Communities and Settings
• Foster Care
• Homelessness

If you’ve navigated any of these experiences and want to help teens facing similar challenges, we want to hear from you.

About the role

As a virtual mentor, your primary role is to provide support, accountability, and guidance to teens aged 13 - 18, helping them develop valuable life skills from people who “get it.” Your shared experiences will foster meaningful connection and play a crucial role in their journey towards personal growth. You’ll stay connected with mentees throughout the week, lead impactful one-on-one video mentoring sessions, participate in weekly supervision meetings, and collaborate with fellow mentors to sharpen your skills and foster a supportive community.

All mentors receive comprehensive training in evidence-based support techniques to ensure you’re well-equipped to guide your mentees. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to pursue certification as a (CWC), a state-recognized credential through California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. This certification will enhance your career and allow you to reach and support even more teens.

When you join the mentoring team at Appa Health, we will guide you through the process of obtaining a Certified Wellness Coach (I or II) certification. The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) role is a state-certified profession established by California’s Department of Health Access and Information (HCAI) as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. Being an Appa Health Mentor will offer the opportunity to receive your certification based on previous experience, reach and support even more teens while also providing you with an opportunity for personal and career development.

What We’re Looking For in You:
• A strong passion for working with and supporting teens
• Empathy, respect, and a deep understanding of the challenges young people face
• Technologically savvy and comfortable with video and chat-based communication
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Flexible, solutions-oriented, and adaptable in dynamic situations
• Culturally competent with the ability to connect with diverse teens across racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and neurodevelopmental backgrounds
• A genuine curiosity to understand teens' stories, a deep commitment to supporting their safety, and the ability to meet them where they are on their journey
• Desire to learn and share experiences within a diverse team

Key Qualifications: • Identify as Gen Z – Millennial (our mentorship model is based on near-peer relationships) • 4-year college degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology • Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and inspire young people • Ability to connect and relate to diverse teens (racial/ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and neurodevelopmental diversity) • Strong ability to communicate availability, and coordinate schedules. • Comfortable working remotely with a reliable internet connection for conducting video sessions • Extremely tech-savvy, with experience using platforms relevant to teens (social media, gaming, phone apps) • Pass a comprehensive background check

Preferred Qualifications: • Lived experiences that resonate with BIPOC teens • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred • Previous experience supporting youth utilizing psychoeducation, system navigation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, coping skills, or motivational interviewing. • Experience working in fields such as Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology with at least 1,000 hours of relevant work experience

Where you’ll make an impact:
• Work part-time (approximately 12 hours per week) on a flexible contractor schedule
• Support teens through video and text-based chat between 3 PM and 8 PM Pacific Time
• Attend weekly consultation to share feedback, strengthen connections, and sharpen your mentoring skills
• Help shape the future of teen mentorship by providing feedback to the Appa team as we expand our model
• Foster fun, creativity, and trust in mentoring relationships

Compensation

We provide competitive hourly compensation.

At Appa Health, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. Our DEI efforts are rooted in employee support, education, and advocacy, and we strive to foster a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• In which state do you currently reside?
• Are you fluent in Spanish? If so, please describe your ability to communicate in Spanish, including your proficiency level.
• Do you have a 4-year college degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology?
• Do you have 1,000+ hours of experience in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development, Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology? Please provide job titles, locations, and an approximate number of hours earned.
• Which of the shared lived experiences mentioned in the job description do you identify with, and why are you personally interested in becoming a peer mentor for diverse teens?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• mental health or child/adolescent: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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