Adult Empowerment Coach 

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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:

• Building a community of trust and acceptance
• Serving each other with integrity and courage
• Unwavering belief in transformation and growth

Job Summary

Working alongside the Family Empowerment team, the Empowerment Coach manages programming for moms. Will work closely with Youth Empowerment team for coordination of children’s programming. Coordinates with treatment providers and provides temporary sponsorship or equivalent. The Empowerment Coach also collaborates with Family Empowerment and Therapeutic Support team members to assist with screenings, intakes, and treatment team meetings; provide case management; coordinate recovery meetings; provide recovery coaching; facilitate AP Sisterhood; participate in Our Voice Residents’ Council; and perform recruitment and outreach to community partners. This position works collaboratively with internal and external partners to create networks and to develop strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage logistics of programming, including group and individual support for moms. Specific tasks include scheduling, curriculum development, presenting and facilitating programs, interfacing with outside speakers/volunteers, arranging food and space requirements, and developing and distributing programming materials.
• Meet with clients individually to provide recovery coaching and case management, identifying appropriate programs and community support.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention during times of crisis or reoccurrence.
• Education: Educate clients and their families about substance use disorders, recovery processes, and coping strategies.
• Coordinate AP Sisterhood and recovery meetings with Empowerment 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 Empowerment team to leverage community partnerships that advance the Noble Cause and provide support to clients.
• Openness to all pathways to recovery and to working with a diverse population.

Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• CPS and lived experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree 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.

Salary Range

$50,000 – $53,000 annually

Benefits Package

• Medical, 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.
• 15 days of annual paid time off which includes vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 10 annual paid holidays.
• 403(B) plan with employer match.
• $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.

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.