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Employment Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as human services, counseling, or social work. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, not a temporary work visa.
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Get Access To All JobsFind Your Passion and Purpose as a Employment Specialist in Personal Care Services
Office Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position: Employment Specialist
Job ID: 73191
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 / hourly
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bilingual English/Spanish
Reimagine Your Career in Personal Care Services: Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
Be the Best Employment Specialist You Can Be
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associates Degree Preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required
- Bilingual English/Spanish Required
Responsibilities
As a Employment Specialist, you will:
- Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring
- Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation
- Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities
- Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel
- Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings
- Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements
- Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency’s policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits
Our Investment in You
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Come As You Are: At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Employment Specialist in Personal Care Services
Office Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position: Employment Specialist
Job ID: 73191
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 / hourly
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bilingual English/Spanish
Reimagine Your Career in Personal Care Services: Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
Be the Best Employment Specialist You Can Be
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associates Degree Preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required
- Bilingual English/Spanish Required
Responsibilities
As a Employment Specialist, you will:
- Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring
- Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation
- Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities
- Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel
- Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings
- Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements
- Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency’s policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits
Our Investment in You
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Come As You Are: At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Employment Specialist
Align your degree to the PERM job description
PERM requires a direct connection between your academic background and the offered role. A degree in counseling, social work, or rehabilitation services maps cleanly to Employment Specialist duties and strengthens the labor certification before DOL review.
Target workforce development organizations and government contractors
State workforce agencies, nonprofits operating workforce boards, and federal contractors running reemployment programs regularly sponsor Employment Specialists for green cards. These employers understand PERM timelines and often have established immigration counsel on retainer.
Search for PERM-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter Employment Specialist postings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This lets you prioritize employers who have already filed PERM applications for this job title rather than cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the process.
Request the prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
DOL sets prevailing wages using the OFLC Wage Search for each job title and location. Your offered salary must meet that level for PERM to proceed, so confirm the wage category during offer negotiations, not after you've accepted.
Prepare your credentials for EB-2 or EB-3 classification early
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before the PERM filing begins. Your employer's attorney will need this to establish whether you qualify under EB-2 advanced-degree requirements or EB-3 skilled-worker criteria.
Understand that PERM timelines differ sharply from H-1B
PERM labor certification currently takes six to twelve months at DOL before the I-140 petition even begins. Build this into your employment timeline and discuss filing milestones explicitly with any sponsoring employer during the offer stage.
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Find Employment Specialist JobsEmployment Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Employment Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Employment Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree in counseling, rehabilitation, or a related discipline, EB-2 classification may apply. O*NET classifies Employment Specialists under social service occupations that routinely meet USCIS specialty requirements, making PERM sponsorship a well-established path for this job title.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Employment Specialists?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. Unlike H-1B, EB-3 green cards have no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs can affect wait times for applicants from India and China. PERM also requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available before your employer can file the I-140 petition, adding a recruitment phase the H-1B process does not require.
What documentation should I prepare before a sponsoring employer begins PERM?
You'll need academic transcripts and a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., plus a resume documenting your qualifying work history. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need proof that your background meets the specific requirements listed in the PERM job description. Preparing these documents before the offer stage speeds up the filing timeline considerably.
Where can I find Employment Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Employment Specialist roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type narrows results to organizations already familiar with PERM filings, which reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an employer who later decides the process is too complex to pursue.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently on an H-1B?
Yes. PERM labor certification can begin while you hold valid H-1B status. Many Employment Specialists use H-1B extensions under AC21 portability rules to maintain work authorization while the PERM and I-140 process advances. USCIS allows you to change employers after the I-140 is approved and a green card has been pending for 180 days, preserving your priority date in the queue.
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