There is absolutely hope. You've already shown you can achieve amazing things with your year of sobriety. You can make this happen, you just have to stay persistently consistent. I'd suggest trying to find resources and people who can help you find employment. GracieLou here on the forum recently suggested temp agencies to me, and I've been looking into them, perhaps start there. Also, I'm in the middle of getting a job too, there's an article that perks me up when I'm feeling down about it:
5 Reasons Life Actually Does Get Better | Cracked.com
Good luck!