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Social Services Specialist roles at nonprofits, county agencies, and healthcare systems can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. A bachelor's or master's in social work, psychology, or a related field typically anchors the sponsorship case.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas West
Department: Case Management
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops care plans for patients based on assessment findings and consideration of needs and preferences.
- Assesses complex emotional, psychological and physical issues to understand what the patient requires and how social work can provide support.
- Advocates for patients' needs and ensures the medical system respects their rights and caters to their preferences.
- Maintains ongoing dialog with leadership and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
- Work Experience: 3 years of experience preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s): None Required.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). ACM also accepted.
- Certified Social Worker.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas West
Department: Case Management
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops care plans for patients based on assessment findings and consideration of needs and preferences.
- Assesses complex emotional, psychological and physical issues to understand what the patient requires and how social work can provide support.
- Advocates for patients' needs and ensures the medical system respects their rights and caters to their preferences.
- Maintains ongoing dialog with leadership and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
- Work Experience: 3 years of experience preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Required Credential(s): None Required.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). ACM also accepted.
- Certified Social Worker.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Social Services Specialist
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your sponsorship to a specific job description requiring your exact degree field. A general bachelor's in social work typically satisfies EB-3, while a master's in social work or a clinical credential can support EB-2 for roles requiring advanced practice.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
County human services departments, hospital social work units, and large nonprofit service providers file PERM petitions more consistently than smaller agencies. Cross-reference DOL disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have sponsored Social Services Specialist roles by SOC code.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to surface Social Services Specialist roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying blind to agencies that have never filed PERM. Filter by state and agency type to match your licensure and target geography.
Check your role against the O*NET profile
USCIS and DOL both reference O*NET occupation data when evaluating whether a Social Services Specialist role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm the listed education requirements align with your actual job duties before your employer's attorney drafts the PERM job description.
Ask about the recruitment phase before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to run a formal DOL-mandated recruitment process and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Ask prospective employers whether they have PERM counsel on retainer and how recently they completed a successful recruitment audit for a similar role.
Account for EB-3 priority date movement in your timeline
For most nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current or move quickly, meaning your wait between I-140 approval and adjustment of status filing can be short. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track your category's cutoff date as your case progresses.
Green Card Social Services Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Social Services Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Social Services Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If your role requires a master's degree in social work or a clinical licensure that mandates graduate-level education, your employer's attorney may be able to frame the position for EB-2. The final classification depends on how the PERM job description is written and the minimum requirements the employer can honestly justify.
How does the green card PERM process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years combined, compared to H-1B's faster initial authorization. For Social Services Specialist roles, many employers willing to hire on H-1B will also sponsor PERM concurrently if you ask early.
What documentation should I prepare before applying for green card-sponsored social services jobs?
Gather official transcripts verifying your degree field, any clinical licenses such as LCSW or LSW with their state board verification, and letters from past employers confirming job titles and duties. PERM requires the employer to document your qualifications against the certified job description, so gaps between your credentials and the posted requirements can stall certification. Having these documents ready speeds up the attorney intake process once you receive an offer.
Where can I find Social Services Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Social Services Specialist roles at employers with green card sponsorship history, filtering out agencies that have never filed PERM. Because PERM-sponsoring employers are a subset of all hiring organizations, a targeted search saves significant time compared to scanning general job listings and asking each employer individually about their immigration policy.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM while you're authorized to work under a different status, and starting early is common practice because PERM establishes your priority date. If you're on H-1B, having an approved I-140 before your sixth year also protects your ability to extend H-1B status beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21 portability rules. Discuss concurrent filing with your employer's immigration counsel as soon as the role is confirmed.