Family Empowerment Coach (Recovery Coach)

About Amethyst Place
Amethyst Place is the product of Kansas City community leaders banding together to address the lack of safe housing for single women recovering from substance use disorder and their children. Because of untreated mental illness, significant histories of trauma, poor educational attainment, limited work histories, felonies, evictions, poor credit histories, and lack of safe and affordable housing options, these women had no choice after residential treatment but to return to the same communities where their substance use began, threatening their recovery and the stability of their families. Founded in May 2000 by task force members, Amethyst Place has filled this gap for over 23 years and has been home to over 384 families, including 742 children.

Noble Cause and Values
We believe our work is more than a mission; it’s a Noble Cause. We inspire transformational healing and empower generations of women and children to achieve recovery, reunification, and resilience.
We achieve this through our Values of:

1. Building a community of trust and acceptance
2. Serving each other with integrity and courage
3. Unwavering belief in transformation and growth

• Scheduling sessions and coordinating calendars
• Developing and updating curriculum
• Leading and facilitating programs
• Working with outside speakers and volunteers
• Arranging food, space, and other event needs
• Creating and distributing program materials
• Meet with clients individually and with their FAM teammate to provide recovery coaching and case management, identifying appropriate programs and community support. 
• Provide immediate support and intervention during times of crisis or reoccurrence. 
• Help youth reach their development goals by keeping them engaged, encouraging participation, and promoting regular attendance in activities.
• Educate clients and their families about substance use disorders, recovery processes, and coping strategies. 
• Coordinate and/or facilitate evening programming with FAM team members. 
• Participate in Our Voice Residents’ Council as a staff representative. 
• Monitor and uphold resident policies. 
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to gain community support for programs and to solicit input to improve programs. 
• Collaborate with the FAM team to leverage community partnerships that advance the Noble Cause and provide support to clients.
• Be open to all pathways to recovery and to working with a diverse population.
• Help organize and run childcare activities on campus during empowerment programs and recovery meetings for residents. This includes evening hours and the occasional weekend.