Recovery Specialist

Pancare of Florida Inc • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Recovery Specialist to join our behavioral health and recovery services team. In this role, you will serve as a mentor, advocate, and guide for individuals navigating recovery from substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and significant life transitions. As someone with lived recovery experience, you will use your insight, empathy, and training to support clients in building sustainable recovery goals, accessing critical health and support services, and maintaining long-term wellness. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization committed to whole-person care and community health. If you are passionate about peer support, advocacy, and helping others reclaim stability and purpose, this role offers meaningful and impactful work every day.

Requirements

• Peer mentoring and recovery advocacy
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and education skills
• Ability to assist clients with goal setting and recovery planning
• Understanding of substance use disorders, opioid use disorder, and recovery principles
• Accurate documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong ethical judgment, confidentiality awareness, and professional boundaries
• Problem-solving and resource navigation skills
• High school diploma or GED required
• Personal lived experience in recovery from SUD and/or OUD required

Nice To Haves

• Certification or training in peer support, recovery support, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in peer support, recovery coaching, mentoring, or advocacy preferred
• Experience with documentation, data collection, or grant reporting is a plus
• Familiarity with community-based health services and recovery-oriented systems of care preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate for individuals in recovery to help prevent relapse and promote long-term success
• Provide peer support through education, encouragement, and appropriate self-disclosure of personal recovery experience
• Support clients in identifying recovery goals, strengths, challenges, and actionable steps toward stability and wellness
• Assist clients in connecting to health services including prevention care, mental health services, MAT, support groups, and follow-up care
• Deliver education to clients and family members regarding substance use disorder (SUD), opioid use disorder (OUD), and recovery-oriented practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care
• Work with the Data Coordinator to ensure accurate documentation, grant reporting, and required deliverables
• Partner with the Community Health Educator to provide education and outreach in schools and community settings
• Collaborate with the Project Director on grant initiatives, including occasional local travel during the workday
• Maintain ethical standards related to confidentiality, boundaries, and professional conduct
• Participate in safety programs and emergency preparedness activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees