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Health Educator roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires a master's degree in public health, health education, or a related field, and EB-3 for bachelor's-level roles. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification process through DOL before filing the I-140 petition, making sponsorship a multi-step commitment that narrows your target employer pool significantly.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton
JOB DESCRIPTION
K.S.A.'s:
- This position requires a high school diploma or 3-years experience in coordinating client-focused programming and managing scheduling.
- Experience in facilitation of health education required.
- Knowledge of sexuality health education, substance use education, and/or LGBTQ+ and gender inclusion preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations, including individuals from communities of color and LGBTQ+.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
- Expectation to work occasional nights and weekends to accommodate facilitation schedules.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
- Demonstrate fluency and clarity in written and oral communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of programmatic scopes, including the ability to present the project objectives fluently.
- Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.
- Car/Driver’s License required.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide in-person and virtual facilitation for Training & Education Program sessions.
- Support Community Program & Initiatives Coordinators to ensure that curricula remain relevant, responsive, and updated. Supports building and maintaining relationships with schools and community and business partners to further advance programmatic and training goals.
- Supports the completion of all necessary regulatory documents and reporting as required by grantors, as necessary.
- Will support Adolescent Med Community Programs team in outreach events including tabling and festivals.
- Collaborates with Communication Coordinator in creation and dissemination of relevant educational content.
- Participate in Division and community meetings, as needed.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)
PAY RANGE
$22.25-$36.38 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI Notice
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton
JOB DESCRIPTION
K.S.A.'s:
- This position requires a high school diploma or 3-years experience in coordinating client-focused programming and managing scheduling.
- Experience in facilitation of health education required.
- Knowledge of sexuality health education, substance use education, and/or LGBTQ+ and gender inclusion preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations, including individuals from communities of color and LGBTQ+.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
- Expectation to work occasional nights and weekends to accommodate facilitation schedules.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
- Demonstrate fluency and clarity in written and oral communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of programmatic scopes, including the ability to present the project objectives fluently.
- Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.
- Car/Driver’s License required.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide in-person and virtual facilitation for Training & Education Program sessions.
- Support Community Program & Initiatives Coordinators to ensure that curricula remain relevant, responsive, and updated. Supports building and maintaining relationships with schools and community and business partners to further advance programmatic and training goals.
- Supports the completion of all necessary regulatory documents and reporting as required by grantors, as necessary.
- Will support Adolescent Med Community Programs team in outreach events including tabling and festivals.
- Collaborates with Communication Coordinator in creation and dissemination of relevant educational content.
- Participate in Division and community meetings, as needed.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)
PAY RANGE
$22.25-$36.38 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI Notice
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Health Educator
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM certification requires your degree to match the job description exactly. A master's in public health supports EB-2 eligibility, while a bachelor's in health education typically satisfies EB-3. Mismatched credentials are a common denial trigger that delays your green card timeline by months.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large county health departments file PERM applications far more often than smaller nonprofits. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which organizations have sponsored Health Educator roles before approaching them about sponsorship.
Request CHED certification documentation early
Many Health Educator positions require or strongly prefer Certified Health Education Specialist credentials. Gathering your CHES documentation and degree equivalency evaluations before the PERM process begins prevents delays when your employer's attorney requests supporting evidence during the audit phase.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Health Educator roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship records, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is an established practice, not a first-time experiment.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating offers
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific Health Educator role by location and experience level. Look up your position using OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer must pay at or above that wage throughout the PERM and green card process, and underpaying disqualifies the petition.
Confirm your employer will bridge status during I-485 processing
Adjustment of status processing after I-140 approval can take one to two years or longer depending on your country of birth. Confirm before signing your offer letter that your employer will maintain your underlying work authorization and file timely extensions while USCIS adjudicates your I-485.
Green Card Health Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Health Educator jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the role. Positions requiring a master's degree in public health, community health, or health education qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree qualify for EB-3. The employer's job description and minimum requirements, not your personal credentials, determine which category the PERM application targets. Overqualification does not move you into a higher category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Health Educators?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions and no randomized selection process. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process typically takes two to four years, compared to a faster H-1B approval for temporary status. The result, however, is a path to a green card rather than a renewable visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Health Educator roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. This requires a formal recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, conducted before filing. DOL then reviews the application, which can take six months to over a year. Any audit by DOL extends that timeline. You cannot initiate this process yourself; the employer must lead it.
Where should I search for Health Educator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards do not filter by sponsorship type or history, which means sorting through hundreds of listings manually. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter for Health Educator roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before significantly increases the likelihood they will sponsor again and already have immigration counsel in place.
Can a nonprofit or public health agency sponsor a Health Educator for a green card?
Yes. Nonprofits, county health departments, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers all file PERM applications and sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. Nonprofit status does not exempt an employer from prevailing wage requirements or the PERM recruitment process. Some smaller organizations may be unfamiliar with the process, so asking early in the interview stage whether they have existing immigration counsel is a practical way to gauge their capacity to sponsor.