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Chief Program Officer roles at nonprofits, foundations, and large public-sector contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document the role's degree requirements, run a compliant recruitment test, and file an I-140 once DOL certifies the application, putting you on the path to lawful permanent residency.
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Organization is seeking a Chief Program Officer to join its executive management team. Working with the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO will help articulate and carry out the agency's strategic vision while overseeing the organization's broad portfolio of programs, which support people affected by mental health issues, addiction, health challenges, and homelessness.
Programs include:
- Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Health Homes – including adult programs and a 340B Pharmacy Program
- Prevention Education - Including Harm Reduction, HIV/STI services
- Supportive Housing, DOHMH, OASAS and HASA
Responsibilities
- With the CEO and executive team, guide strategic planning, service delivery, and management across multiple sites and departments.
- Under the Board's advisement and in partnership with the CEO and Chief Financial Officer, implement new strategic plan and develop new initiatives that advance the mission.
- Engage with the Board of Directors at the CEO's direction.
- Stay current on developments in the behavioral health workforce and community services to strengthen the organization's structure.
- Participate in budget development and maintain fiscal responsibility for a $20 million budget.
- Help diversify funding across government and private philanthropy, including supporting the annual fundraising event, government and foundation proposal writing, and stewardship of funder relationships alongside the CEO.
- Serve as liaison to key government agencies and major funders, including the AIDS Institute, SAMHSA, OASAS, HPA, and DOHMH.
- Represent the organization and its CEO on committees, task forces, and coalitions, and at speaking engagements, conference panels, and trainings.
- Directly supervise program directors, fostering a culture of transparency, inclusiveness, and openness with professional development opportunities for all staff.
- Build a high-performing, team-based culture aligned with the organization's core values of confidence, discipline, and professionalism by communicating the agency vision clearly, implementing yearly staff development plans, and mentoring.
- Guide program leadership and staff to take ownership of their work and improve program effectiveness.
- Set annual program, departmental, and staff goals, balancing workload and accountability with regular, constructive feedback.
- Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of all programs, contracts, and related services, fostering collaboration across program areas and consistently meeting the expectations of funders, partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
- With the CEO, COO, and Director of Behavioral Health, develop new program ideas and pilot projects.
- With development and senior staff, respond to government and foundation RFPs and RFAs, including developing model program designs.
- Monitor emerging needs among clients, government, philanthropy, and employers to keep programs relevant.
- Work closely with the finance department to budget for and monitor programmatic operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
- Evaluate program effectiveness against qualitative and quantitative goals and develop an assessment protocol to determine program feasibility and sustainability and improve service delivery.
- Analyze data to inform programmatic and operational decisions, and use the existing EHR platform to increase efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across teams.
- Implement corrective measures when data show they are needed and ensure compliance with BAC's Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs and all applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OMH, OASAS, and other state and federal requirements).
- Determine staffing plans to meet program goals and participate in hiring decisions for new program staff.
- Provide resources for ongoing Trauma-Informed Care training for supervisors and clinicians.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 12 years of experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropic organization overseeing multiple programs or contracts, including at least 8 years in leadership; experience at an organization serving low-income communities is ideal.
- Advanced degree in social work, psychology, public health, public administration or similar.
- Active NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is strongly desired.
- Experience managing budgets over $8 million, with demonstrated leadership in change management and strategic planning.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: behavioral health/healthcare, health homes, workforce development, employment, or prevention education.
- Thorough knowledge of current local, state, and federal behavioral health/healthcare program trends and OMH/OASAS regulations.
- Strong management skills and experience leading a high-performing team across multiple sites, including professional development and mentorship; skilled at developing leaders from within.
- Extensive experience in program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising.
- Positive track record of partnering with a Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
- Skilled grant writer with experience managing city, state, and federal grants.
- Ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning and reporting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent BAC to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong relationship builder who finds common ground, builds consensus, and strengthens collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
- Community awareness and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems; ability to keep pace with new technology.
PAY
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 403(b)
- Health insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11237
INTRODUCTION
Organization is seeking a Chief Program Officer to join its executive management team. Working with the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO will help articulate and carry out the agency's strategic vision while overseeing the organization's broad portfolio of programs, which support people affected by mental health issues, addiction, health challenges, and homelessness.
Programs include:
- Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Health Homes – including adult programs and a 340B Pharmacy Program
- Prevention Education - Including Harm Reduction, HIV/STI services
- Supportive Housing, DOHMH, OASAS and HASA
Responsibilities
- With the CEO and executive team, guide strategic planning, service delivery, and management across multiple sites and departments.
- Under the Board's advisement and in partnership with the CEO and Chief Financial Officer, implement new strategic plan and develop new initiatives that advance the mission.
- Engage with the Board of Directors at the CEO's direction.
- Stay current on developments in the behavioral health workforce and community services to strengthen the organization's structure.
- Participate in budget development and maintain fiscal responsibility for a $20 million budget.
- Help diversify funding across government and private philanthropy, including supporting the annual fundraising event, government and foundation proposal writing, and stewardship of funder relationships alongside the CEO.
- Serve as liaison to key government agencies and major funders, including the AIDS Institute, SAMHSA, OASAS, HPA, and DOHMH.
- Represent the organization and its CEO on committees, task forces, and coalitions, and at speaking engagements, conference panels, and trainings.
- Directly supervise program directors, fostering a culture of transparency, inclusiveness, and openness with professional development opportunities for all staff.
- Build a high-performing, team-based culture aligned with the organization's core values of confidence, discipline, and professionalism by communicating the agency vision clearly, implementing yearly staff development plans, and mentoring.
- Guide program leadership and staff to take ownership of their work and improve program effectiveness.
- Set annual program, departmental, and staff goals, balancing workload and accountability with regular, constructive feedback.
- Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of all programs, contracts, and related services, fostering collaboration across program areas and consistently meeting the expectations of funders, partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
- With the CEO, COO, and Director of Behavioral Health, develop new program ideas and pilot projects.
- With development and senior staff, respond to government and foundation RFPs and RFAs, including developing model program designs.
- Monitor emerging needs among clients, government, philanthropy, and employers to keep programs relevant.
- Work closely with the finance department to budget for and monitor programmatic operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
- Evaluate program effectiveness against qualitative and quantitative goals and develop an assessment protocol to determine program feasibility and sustainability and improve service delivery.
- Analyze data to inform programmatic and operational decisions, and use the existing EHR platform to increase efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across teams.
- Implement corrective measures when data show they are needed and ensure compliance with BAC's Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs and all applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OMH, OASAS, and other state and federal requirements).
- Determine staffing plans to meet program goals and participate in hiring decisions for new program staff.
- Provide resources for ongoing Trauma-Informed Care training for supervisors and clinicians.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 12 years of experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropic organization overseeing multiple programs or contracts, including at least 8 years in leadership; experience at an organization serving low-income communities is ideal.
- Advanced degree in social work, psychology, public health, public administration or similar.
- Active NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is strongly desired.
- Experience managing budgets over $8 million, with demonstrated leadership in change management and strategic planning.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: behavioral health/healthcare, health homes, workforce development, employment, or prevention education.
- Thorough knowledge of current local, state, and federal behavioral health/healthcare program trends and OMH/OASAS regulations.
- Strong management skills and experience leading a high-performing team across multiple sites, including professional development and mentorship; skilled at developing leaders from within.
- Extensive experience in program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising.
- Positive track record of partnering with a Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
- Skilled grant writer with experience managing city, state, and federal grants.
- Ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning and reporting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent BAC to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong relationship builder who finds common ground, builds consensus, and strengthens collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
- Community awareness and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems; ability to keep pace with new technology.
PAY
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 403(b)
- Health insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Program Officer
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A Chief Program Officer role typically requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. Document your progression from program management into strategic leadership with offer letters, performance reviews, and org charts before you start applying.
Target organizations with established PERM history
Large nonprofits, federally funded research institutions, and government contractors file PERM labor certifications regularly and have HR processes built for it. Smaller advocacy organizations often lack the internal compliance infrastructure to run a defensible recruitment test, which delays or kills the filing.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate shows U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to identify which Chief Program Officer openings come from organizations that have successfully completed PERM filings before, not just those that express willingness.
Understand your priority date before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date determines when your I-485 can be approved, and backlogs can span years. Ask the sponsoring employer whether they've filed for nationals in similar situations and confirm the role's SOC code matches your background before PERM is filed.
Verify the prevailing wage tier early in negotiations
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the role's geographic area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for Chief Program Officer under the relevant SOC code before salary negotiations begin.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 filing. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
Green Card Chief Program Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Program Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Chief Program Officer positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require an advanced degree in public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field. If your employer defines the role with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 still applies. EB-3 is available when the employer structures the role around a bachelor's degree alone.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, and requires renewal. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no expiration. The PERM process requires the employer to file a prevailing wage request with DOL, run a formal recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then petition USCIS with an I-140 before you can file your I-485 adjustment of status or proceed with consular processing.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a Chief Program Officer?
PERM processing times at DOL vary and are updated regularly by USCIS. After DOL certifies the application, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you file an I-485 once a visa number is available. Nationals of India and China face per-country annual limits that can create multi-year waits between I-140 approval and I-485 eligibility.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Chief Program Officer roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. This lets you focus on organizations that have already completed PERM filings successfully, rather than applying broadly and discovering after an offer that the employer has never navigated the process.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Separately, if your original I-140 was approved, that priority date can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 filing, protecting your place in the queue even if you switch organizations before filing your I-485.