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Family Counselor roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which lets U.S. employers permanently hire foreign professionals. Community mental health agencies, nonprofit social service organizations, and hospital systems regularly sponsor qualified candidates. Your master's degree in counseling or social work is central to the PERM filing.
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Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Why Work for Daniels Family Funeral Services?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Family Counselor
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
PERM filings are tied to the job's work location, so your clinical license must be valid in that specific state. Research reciprocity agreements early, since some states require supervised hours before granting full licensure to foreign-trained counselors.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which community mental health centers and hospital systems have filed PERM applications for counseling roles. Agencies that have done it before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Family Counselor openings at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the time you'd spend cold-contacting HR teams who've never navigated PERM for a licensed counseling role.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applying
PERM requires DOL to confirm your foreign degree meets U.S. equivalency standards. Request an academic credential evaluation from an NACES-member agency before job applications begin, so your master's in counseling or psychology is recognized as equivalent to a U.S. degree.
Negotiate the job offer before PERM recruitment starts
Once an employer initiates PERM, the job duties and requirements are locked in for the DOL recruitment phase. Clarify your title, caseload responsibilities, and supervision structure before the process begins, since changes after filing can require restarting the entire application.
Understand EB-3 priority dates for your birth country
Even after PERM certification and an approved I-140, you can't adjust status until your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin. Nationals from backlogged countries face waits that affect when you can legally change employers or relocate under green card portability rules.
Green Card Family Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Counselor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Family Counselors typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 when a master's degree or licensure at the advanced-degree level is the employer's standard requirement. Clinical positions at hospitals and community mental health agencies often specify a master's in counseling, social work, or a related field, which supports EB-2 classification.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Family Counselor positions?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a 6-year limit and annual lottery exposure, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no expiration. PERM requires your employer to complete a DOL-supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available. The timeline is longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to an approved green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable visa.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a licensed counseling role?
Your employer must run DOL-mandated advertisements, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, before filing the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The job description used in recruitment is binding, so the duties must match what you'll actually perform. Counseling roles often draw qualified U.S. applicants, so your employer's documentation of why U.S. candidates were not selected must be thorough and consistent.
How do I find Family Counselor jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship clearly, so filtering by employer sponsorship history is more reliable than keyword searching. Migrate Mate lets you search Family Counselor roles specifically at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-contacting HR departments unfamiliar with employment-based green card filings.
Can I change Family Counselor employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your green card application is pending. Family counseling, social work, and related clinical roles generally meet the same-or-similar standard, but you should confirm the new role's O*NET classification aligns with your original PERM job description before making the move.