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Learning Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when tied to curriculum design, instructional systems, or corporate training requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. PERM labor certification requires your employer to document recruitment efforts before filing the I-140 petition. Start your sponsorship search with employers who have active green card filing history.
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Responsible for the research, development, design, and delivery of end-user training and job aid/guide materials, various enterprise technology solutions such as the rollout of Kronos Workforce Scheduler across the enterprise. As a direct report to the Executive Nursing team, this person will leverage internal subject matter experts, cross functional teams, and their own technical and industry-focused knowledge to build and deliver technical and skills-focused training functions.
Essential Responsibilities
- Training and Development Programs (45%)
- Create comprehensive training programs on the use and adoption of enterprise technologies such as Kronos Workforce scheduler and skill-focused training functions across the AHN enterprise
- Plan, research, design audience-specific instructional curricula and educational materials to support technical and skills-focused training (e.g., user guides, quick reference guides, FAQs, tips and tricks, e-learning)
- Independently deliver entry and advanced level training for internal audiences
- Interpret/use training evaluation data to recommend revision/modifications to training curricula/materials
- Assist with the identification of team training needs and develop and deliver training in the appropriate format (instructor led, documentation, quick reference cards, videos, and other content) to meet identified needs
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Programs include (1) increased productivity/effectiveness, (2) new hires, (3) re-training
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Technical Competencies (25%)
- Work with various stakeholders to understand the technical and communications skills needed to deliver the required in a healthcare setting
- Become an end user subject matter expert on the tools and systems associated with rollout of enterprise technologies
- Apply change management methodologies to develop sustainable strategies that increase adoption rates when introducing training programs
-
Create multi-platform programs and approaches to synthesize learning opportunities with functional requirements and department expectations
-
Process & Tools (25%)
- Develop & conduct on-site and remote training sessions to cover a variety of topics either independently or with other subject matter experts
- Ensure identified audience have been properly trained and prepared as identified
- Design assessments or success measures to look for learning gaps and create programs to overcome any deficiencies
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Proofread and edit own work and work of others to improve quality, readability, and effectiveness of all training deliverables
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Other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in clinical or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years experience creating and delivering meaningful, contextual program content
- 1-3 years experience with Kronos Workforce Central (WFC), or other leading workforce management software
- 3-5 years relevant clinical and/or training experience
- 3-5 years experience in instructional design, curriculum writing, teaching/training, and course development
Preferred
- RN License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Disclaimer
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
Responsible for the research, development, design, and delivery of end-user training and job aid/guide materials, various enterprise technology solutions such as the rollout of Kronos Workforce Scheduler across the enterprise. As a direct report to the Executive Nursing team, this person will leverage internal subject matter experts, cross functional teams, and their own technical and industry-focused knowledge to build and deliver technical and skills-focused training functions.
Essential Responsibilities
- Training and Development Programs (45%)
- Create comprehensive training programs on the use and adoption of enterprise technologies such as Kronos Workforce scheduler and skill-focused training functions across the AHN enterprise
- Plan, research, design audience-specific instructional curricula and educational materials to support technical and skills-focused training (e.g., user guides, quick reference guides, FAQs, tips and tricks, e-learning)
- Independently deliver entry and advanced level training for internal audiences
- Interpret/use training evaluation data to recommend revision/modifications to training curricula/materials
- Assist with the identification of team training needs and develop and deliver training in the appropriate format (instructor led, documentation, quick reference cards, videos, and other content) to meet identified needs
-
Programs include (1) increased productivity/effectiveness, (2) new hires, (3) re-training
-
Technical Competencies (25%)
- Work with various stakeholders to understand the technical and communications skills needed to deliver the required in a healthcare setting
- Become an end user subject matter expert on the tools and systems associated with rollout of enterprise technologies
- Apply change management methodologies to develop sustainable strategies that increase adoption rates when introducing training programs
-
Create multi-platform programs and approaches to synthesize learning opportunities with functional requirements and department expectations
-
Process & Tools (25%)
- Develop & conduct on-site and remote training sessions to cover a variety of topics either independently or with other subject matter experts
- Ensure identified audience have been properly trained and prepared as identified
- Design assessments or success measures to look for learning gaps and create programs to overcome any deficiencies
-
Proofread and edit own work and work of others to improve quality, readability, and effectiveness of all training deliverables
-
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in clinical or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years experience creating and delivering meaningful, contextual program content
- 1-3 years experience with Kronos Workforce Central (WFC), or other leading workforce management software
- 3-5 years relevant clinical and/or training experience
- 3-5 years experience in instructional design, curriculum writing, teaching/training, and course development
Preferred
- RN License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Disclaimer
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Learning Specialist
Match your degree to the role
PERM requires your degree field to align with the specific Learning Specialist duties in the job description. A degree in instructional design, education, or organizational development carries more weight than a generalist credential when USCIS reviews the I-140.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Large corporate learning and development teams, universities, healthcare systems, and government contractors file PERM more often than small training consultancies. Prioritize employers who have sponsored foreign professionals in education or training roles before, not just technical occupations.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by employers with green card filing history in learning and development on Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to organizations already familiar with PERM timelines and willing to absorb the legal and recruitment costs of sponsorship.
Request OFLC Wage Search data before negotiating
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific Learning Specialist job duties, location, and experience level. Pull the OFLC Wage Search wage tier for your target city before accepting an offer so you can confirm the employer's proposed salary meets the PERM requirement.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before starting
Get written confirmation that your employer will initiate PERM within a defined timeframe, typically tied to your first performance review or a set number of months after hire. Verbal promises don't bind the employer once you're onboarded and dependent on their sponsorship.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 path for your credentials
If your Learning Specialist role requires only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the standard path. Candidates with a master's in instructional design or a related field may qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter priority date waits depending on your country of birth.
Green Card Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Learning Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Learning Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. If the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree, and your credentials meet that bar, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct classification based on the actual job duties and your qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Learning Specialist?
An H-1B visa gives you temporary status in two- to three-year increments and is subject to the annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and does not require lottery selection. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
What does PERM labor certification require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Learning Specialist position. This typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices held for a set period. The employer files the ETA 9089 application with DOL after completing recruitment, and the entire process must be completed before the I-140 can be submitted to USCIS.
How can I find Learning Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by employers who have a documented history of sponsoring green cards in education, training, and learning development roles. This approach is more efficient than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront. Focus your outreach on corporate L&D teams, healthcare training departments, and large higher-education institutions, which file PERM more consistently.
Can O*NET help me understand what credentials strengthen my PERM case?
O*NET classifies Learning Specialist and related instructional roles by typical education level, skills, and tasks. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile helps you identify the degree fields and competencies DOL and USCIS expect to see reflected in your job description, your resume, and ultimately your I-140 petition. Aligning your credential documentation to O*NET's framework can reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.