Recovery Specialist

About the Role

Pan Care 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.

Location: Panama City, FL.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

• 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

• Passionate about recovery‑oriented, peer‑based support
• Comfortable sharing lived experience in a professional and ethical manner
• Empathetic, patient‑focused, and nonjudgmental
• Skilled in motivating others and fostering hope and accountability
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable with documentation and reporting
• A collaborative team player who values community partnerships
• Committed to confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries

• 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
• Certification or training in peer support, recovery support, or a related field preferred
• Personal lived experience in recovery from SUD and/or OUD required
• 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

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work for documentation and reporting
• Occasional standing and walking during client interactions and community outreach
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. (materials, supplies, outreach equipment)
• Manual dexterity for typing, data entry, and handling program materials
• Ability to travel locally for community events, school programs, or grant‑related activities
• Clear communication abilities for client support and team collaboration

At Pan Care of Florida, you'll be part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to compassionate care, recovery, and community wellness. We offer a supportive environment where lived experience is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and your work directly impacts the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Pan Care of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care