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Family Support Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition leading to lawful permanent residency. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates; EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with at least two years of experience.
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Position Summary
Provides direct Family Peer Support services to member's guardians, caregivers, and care team. Provides guidance to SKY initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Certification in or eligibility to become certified as a KY Family Peer Support Specialist
- Must reside in Salt River Trail Region: (Breckinridge, Grayson, Meade, Hardin, Larue, Bullitt, Nelson, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Anderson, Woodford, Shelby, Franklin, Henry, Oldham, Trimble Counties)
- Ability to travel up to 33% of the time
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Meets Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be 18 years of age or older
- Be a self-identified parent or other family member who has lived experience with a client who has received services related to a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disability from at least 1 child serving agency
- Have successfully completed a KFLA training approved by the department
- Successfully complete a KFPSS core competency training approved by the department or receive a training waiver for this requirement in accordance with Section 5 of this administrative regulation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a caregiver of a youth utilizing paid behavioral health supports
- Experience with youth/families engaged in the child justice and welfare systems
- Organizational Skills
- Exceptional Communication Skills
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $31.72
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/30/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Provides direct Family Peer Support services to member's guardians, caregivers, and care team. Provides guidance to SKY initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Certification in or eligibility to become certified as a KY Family Peer Support Specialist
- Must reside in Salt River Trail Region: (Breckinridge, Grayson, Meade, Hardin, Larue, Bullitt, Nelson, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Anderson, Woodford, Shelby, Franklin, Henry, Oldham, Trimble Counties)
- Ability to travel up to 33% of the time
-
Meets Eligibility Criteria:
-
Must be 18 years of age or older
- Be a self-identified parent or other family member who has lived experience with a client who has received services related to a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disability from at least 1 child serving agency
- Have successfully completed a KFLA training approved by the department
- Successfully complete a KFPSS core competency training approved by the department or receive a training waiver for this requirement in accordance with Section 5 of this administrative regulation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a caregiver of a youth utilizing paid behavioral health supports
- Experience with youth/families engaged in the child justice and welfare systems
- Organizational Skills
- Exceptional Communication Skills
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $31.72
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/30/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Family Support Specialist
Match your credentials to the right EB category
If you hold a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-2. A bachelor's degree plus two or more years of direct family support experience typically meets the EB-3 skilled worker standard. Know which tier applies before you apply.
Search for verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have already filed PERM applications for Family Support Specialist or comparable human services roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on organizations with a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Look beyond nonprofits to government contractors
County agencies, federally funded child welfare contractors, and behavioral health organizations regularly sponsor foreign nationals in family support roles. These employers often have established immigration counsel and institutional PERM experience, reducing delays caused by first-time sponsorship learning curves.
Get your prevailing wage category right before PERM begins
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage determination to DOL before filing PERM. Use O*NET to confirm the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for your role, then cross-check the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search to ensure your offered salary meets DOL requirements.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test means for your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment effort proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for your position. This typically takes three to six months before the PERM application is even filed with DOL. Build this into your timeline when evaluating offers.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers mid-process
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at least 180 days and your new role is in a same or similar occupation under AC21, you can transfer your case to a new sponsor. Your original I-140's priority date carries over once that petition was approved, protecting your place in line.
Green Card Family Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Family Support Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Family Support Specialist positions can qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires an advanced degree such as a Master of Social Work or equivalent. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of progressive family services experience typically qualify under EB-3. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, so the credential bar matters.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. The process starts with a Department of Labor prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Family Support Specialists?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in human services and social support roles. Prioritize government contractors, federally funded nonprofit agencies, and county social services departments, as these organizations tend to have established immigration processes and experienced legal counsel already in place for sponsoring foreign national employees.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a family support role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor to prove that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position at the offered wage. This requires a prevailing wage determination, a documented recruitment campaign across multiple advertising channels, and a minimum 30-day job order. DOL then certifies or audits the application before the employer can file an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before getting permanent residence?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at least 180 days and your new Family Support Specialist role is in the same or a substantially similar occupation, AC21 portability allows you to transfer your case to a new sponsoring employer without losing your priority date, provided your original I-140 petition was already approved by USCIS before the job change.