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Program Assistant roles at nonprofits, universities, and federal contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a permanent path to U.S. residency rather than cycling through temporary visa renewals.
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At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) division. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings. In this role you will assist in the oversight and supervision of residential programming providing guidance to program staff, developing schedules and deploying resources.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the hiring, training, evaluation, supervision of program staff
- Participate in the daily oversight and monitoring of the residential program
- Empower consumers to exercise control over their lives, including daily routines within their home and leisure activities. Includes informing consumers of choices in all areas of daily living to promote individual control to the greatest extent possible.
- Assist consumers in being fully integrated in their communities by supporting them in the use of community resources, encouraging them in establishing memberships within their communities, and reducing stigma within the community through education.
- Provide a safe living environment for consumers, implement crisis intervention as necessary.
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology related field
- Experience working with adults with severe mental illness
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Annual Salary: $45,000 USD - $50,000 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) division. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings. In this role you will assist in the oversight and supervision of residential programming providing guidance to program staff, developing schedules and deploying resources.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the hiring, training, evaluation, supervision of program staff
- Participate in the daily oversight and monitoring of the residential program
- Empower consumers to exercise control over their lives, including daily routines within their home and leisure activities. Includes informing consumers of choices in all areas of daily living to promote individual control to the greatest extent possible.
- Assist consumers in being fully integrated in their communities by supporting them in the use of community resources, encouraging them in establishing memberships within their communities, and reducing stigma within the community through education.
- Provide a safe living environment for consumers, implement crisis intervention as necessary.
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology related field
- Experience working with adults with severe mental illness
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Annual Salary: $45,000 USD - $50,000 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Assistant
Frame your degree field for PERM
PERM requires your employer to specify a minimum education requirement tied to the role. A bachelor's in public administration, social work, or a related field strengthens the job description and reduces the risk of a DOL audit challenging your qualifications.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Nonprofits with federal funding, research universities, and government contractors file PERM petitions routinely. These organizations already have immigration counsel on retainer, so your sponsorship request doesn't require them to build a new process from scratch.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Program Assistant postings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which organizations have already navigated PERM for similar roles, cutting your research time significantly.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a National Interest Waiver case, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions but may carry longer priority date waits for certain nationalities, so confirm your category before the I-140 is filed.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer letter
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro area before negotiating, so your offered salary clears the PERM requirement without renegotiation later.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
USCIS requires employers sponsoring green cards to complete Form I-9 verification. If your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, flag this during onboarding, since some federal contractors are legally required to use it and gaps can complicate your PERM timeline.
Green Card Program Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Program Assistant jobs commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Program Assistant roles that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as public administration, social work, or communications, typically qualify as EB-3 professionals. The key is that the position description must genuinely require a degree rather than merely prefer one, which shapes how your employer structures the PERM labor certification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Program Assistant role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and, once your priority date is current, leads to permanent residency. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from start to approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa you must renew every three years.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. worker applied for the Program Assistant position. This includes placing job ads in specific outlets for a defined window, documenting all applicants, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after PERM certification does your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Program Assistant employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Program Assistant postings filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history. Organizations that have filed PERM for similar roles before are far more likely to sponsor again, since they already have the legal infrastructure and internal approval processes in place.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my progress?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability under AC21 lets you move to a similar role with a new employer without restarting from zero. For Program Assistant roles, USCIS generally considers positions in program coordination and administrative support within the same occupational category eligible for portability.