Family Empowerment Coach (Recovery Coach)

Description:

Amethyst Place is the product of Kansas City community leaders banding together to address the lack of safe housing for single family homes 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 25 years and has been home to over 437 families, including 851 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

Job Summary

The Family Empowerment Coach is a member of the Family Achievement Model (FAM) Team. The FAM Team utilizes a multidisciplinary, team-based, and family-centered approach to supporting families at Amethyst Place. This includes leading empowerment programming for mothers and coordinating closely with their FAM teammate to align children’s services and support the family unit. This role partners with treatment providers, offering temporary sponsorship or equivalent support as needed. The Coach also works with FAM and Supportive Housing staff to conduct screenings and intakes, participate in care team meetings, deliver case management, coordinate and lead recovery-focused activities, and help families identify barriers to independence through collaborative assessment and tailored programming. Additional responsibilities include facilitating Amethyst Place (AP) Sisterhood, engaging in the Our Voice Residents’ Council, and conducting outreach and recruitment with community partners. This position requires strong relationship-building skills and ongoing collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders to strengthen service networks and enhance support for families.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of program logistics to support families, both in groups and individually. Responsibilities include:
  • 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.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use and/or mental health recovery required. This can include a spouse, family, or close family member.
• Bachelor's Degree, Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), and/or Missouri Recovery Support Specialist (MRSS) preferred, not required.
• 2+ years' working experience in social services.
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Personal qualities of integrity, empathy, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Amethyst Place's Noble Cause.

Benefits Package

• Medical, FSA, dental and vision coverage are available and fully paid for the employee effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of full-time employment or sooner if current insurance expires.
• Life insurance coverage of $25,000.
• 15 days of annual paid time off which includes vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 10 annual paid holidays.
• 403(B) plan with employer match after one year.
• $40 per month for use of their personal cell phone for Amethyst Place business.
• Wellness benefit of up to $40 per month to reimburse employee for gym memberships, exercise classes, etc.
• Costco membership.
• One voucher per year with a value of $140 to The Running Well Store.

Note: Two positions are currently open but with staggered start dates of March 2026 and May 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.