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Black Mountain Academy

Overnight Awake Residential Coach

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Make a Difference. Support Neurodiverse Students. Join a Purpose-Driven Team. Black Mountain Academy is hiring for Overnight Awake Residential Coaches to join our dedicated team. This is a meaningful opportunity to support high school students—primarily assigned male at birth—who are neurodiverse and learning to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. As a third-shift coach, you'll help ensure a safe, structured overnight environment while also assisting with morning routines and light household duties.
What You'll Do:
Stay awake and attentive to student needs during overnight hours Conduct regular night checks to ensure safety Support students with morning routines and daily transitions Prepare light meals and complete general cleaning tasks Collaborate with staff to help students achieve therapeutic and educational goals
What We're Looking For:
Compassionate, dependable, and student-centered individuals Calm under pressure and able to handle overnight responsibilities independently Open to feedback and willing to learn therapeutic strategies Previous experience in mental health or behavioral support is a plus, but not required
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay starts at $19.00 an hour Professional training in therapeutic care A close-knit, supportive work environment A meaningful career with room to grow
Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check Must be able to stay awake and alert during overnight hours
About Black Mountain Academy:
We are a year-round therapeutic boarding school for neurodiverse high school students. Our relationship-based model fosters growth in all areas of life—academic, social, emotional, and personal.
Learn more at:
https://theblackmountainacademy.com/
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person