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Director of Training jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 candidates need an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in learning and development; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Per-country priority date backlogs apply.
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Description
We’re seeking our new Director of Training & Employee Development to join the team at the Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC).
In this role, you will strategize, organize, lead, and execute New Employee Orientation, professional instruction, training, coaching, and fidelity to evidence-based training approaches to ensure optimal learning and retention of material for all hospital staff members.
This is an opportunity to support the mission of CSTC to work with children, families, and communities to promote effective treatment, healing, and growth in a safe and nurturing environment. You’ll work collaboratively throughout CSTC, the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), and the agency as a whole in support of our mission to Transform Lives.
Some of what you’ll do:
- Plan, coordinate, and write annual training plans.
- Facilitate bi-monthly new employee orientation trainings.
- Maintain open communication and collaborative relationships with managers to address and resolve training compliance concerns.
- Ensure all trainings programs of instruction are up to date with timely implementation.
- Ensure all training aligns with the Joint Commission Accreditation requirements.
- Assist supervisors with tracking of completion of role special requirements.
- Conduct training and coaching that facilitates a hospitable and inclusive learning environment maximizing strengths and resources.
- Create and upload training in the Learning Center Platform.
- Serve as a representative on the BHHA Training Committee.
What we’re looking for:
Professionals with a master’s degree in education, adult education/training, organizational development, human resources, or related and three years of experience managing or leading training for an organization
Or,
A bachelor’s degree in education, adult education/training, organizational development, human resources, or related AND five years of experience managing or leading training for an organization
Preferred/Desired:
- Experience working with both The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) regarding compliance with inpatient psychiatric hospital standards and regulations.
- Four years of professional experience working with populations with mental illness, to include two years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health program, or residential treatment facility offering psychiatric care.
- Working knowledge of best practices in staff training, education, and development.
- Proficiency facilitating small and large groups, work groups and designing and conducting staff training and educational sessions.
- Prior experience and the ability to write curriculum including learning objectives and outlines.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities.
- Ability to plan, analyze, identify needs, develop goals, and use decision making skills.
- Experience with LEAN principles.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about your application? Please contact the recruiter, Chris Pulley, at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference #09103 as the subject.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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Document progressive L&D leadership credentials now
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Gather transcripts, performance reviews, and org charts showing progressive responsibility in curriculum design and team leadership before the recruitment phase begins.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
The O*NET profile for Training and Development Managers defines the occupational duties DOL expects to see in your PERM job description. Align your actual role duties to that profile early so the recruitment advertising reflects a genuinely specialty position.
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Search Migrate Mate for Director of Training openings at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar roles before shortens the internal approval cycle and reduces the risk of a mid-process change of heart.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or IV wage before you negotiate, so your offer clears the PERM threshold without renegotiation after filing.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 classification upfront
If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of experience, your employer can petition under EB-2, which typically has shorter backlogs for many nationalities than EB-3. Confirm which category the sponsoring employer's immigration counsel intends to file under before you accept.
Understand AC21 portability before the I-485 stage
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm the new Director of Training role falls within the same SOC code family before switching.
Green Card Director of Training: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Director of Training role qualify for PERM labor certification?
DOL will certify a PERM application when the employer can show the position genuinely requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field such as education, human resources, or organizational development, and that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied during the recruitment test. Roles that accept any degree or substitute general management experience for specialized L&D credentials are harder to certify and more likely to draw an audit.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before the final step.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Director of Training positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. Focusing your search on companies that have previously sponsored roles in learning and development or HR leadership gives you a realistic pipeline rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship willingness only after an offer is made.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you may be able to retain your priority date. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without refiling the I-140. Confirm the new role's SOC code aligns with your approved petition before making any move.
Does EB-2 or EB-3 make more sense for a Director of Training with a master's degree?
A master's degree in instructional design, education, or organizational development supports an EB-2 petition, which may offer a shorter wait for nationals of countries with lower demand. EB-3 is available as a fallback if the job description requires only a bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration counsel should run a priority date analysis for your country of birth before choosing the category.