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Transition Coordinator green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Roles in education, healthcare systems, and social services frequently qualify, though per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines your actual wait.
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The Transition Coordinator (Care Coach 2) evaluates member's needs and requirements. This evaluation aims to achieve and/or maintain an optimal wellness state. The Coordinator guides members/families toward resources and facilitates interaction with them. These resources are appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.
Position Responsibilities:
- Supports and oversees the initial and ongoing member transitions in and out of the various Indiana Medicaid programs, the Contractor's enrollment, and among care settings.
- Assists with the planning and preparation for transitions and the follow-up care after transitions are completed.
- Works with the Member Advocate Coordinator and other member-focused departments of the plan to ensure continuity and coordination of care and member and provider communication through the initial transition, ongoing benefit plan, and MCE transfers.
- Ensures the transfer and receipt of all outstanding prior authorization decisions, utilization management data, and clinical information such as prevention and wellness programs(s), care management and complex case management notes.
- Assist with transitions from the custodial setting to the home and community based setting.
- Requires telephonic and in-person meetings within assigned region to meet with the long term care members, hospital/rehab staff discharge planners, family members/POA's PCP's, and other health care professionals in order to prevent custodial placements when possible.
- Assesses and evaluates member's needs and requirements in order to establish a member specific care plan and coordinates services.
- Ensures members are transitioning to the least restrictive setting in order to achieve and/or maintain optimal well being by assessing their care needs.
- Guides members/families towards resources appropriate for their care. Services are driven by facilitating interactions with other payer sources, providers, interdisciplinary teams and others involved in the member's care as appropriate and required by our comprehensive contract.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health and human services field
- 2 or more years of relevant experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Detail oriented and comfortable working with tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
- This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
- This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
- Must have a separate room with a locked door that can be used as a home office to ensure continuous privacy while you work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Applicable state license in field of study
- Case Management Certification (CCM)
- Interqual or Millman experience
- Prior experience with Medicare & Medicaid recipients
- Previous experience with electronic case note documentation and experienced with documenting in multiple computer applications/systems
- Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness
- Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources
Additional Information
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$59,300 - $80,900 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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The Transition Coordinator (Care Coach 2) evaluates member's needs and requirements. This evaluation aims to achieve and/or maintain an optimal wellness state. The Coordinator guides members/families toward resources and facilitates interaction with them. These resources are appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.
Position Responsibilities:
- Supports and oversees the initial and ongoing member transitions in and out of the various Indiana Medicaid programs, the Contractor's enrollment, and among care settings.
- Assists with the planning and preparation for transitions and the follow-up care after transitions are completed.
- Works with the Member Advocate Coordinator and other member-focused departments of the plan to ensure continuity and coordination of care and member and provider communication through the initial transition, ongoing benefit plan, and MCE transfers.
- Ensures the transfer and receipt of all outstanding prior authorization decisions, utilization management data, and clinical information such as prevention and wellness programs(s), care management and complex case management notes.
- Assist with transitions from the custodial setting to the home and community based setting.
- Requires telephonic and in-person meetings within assigned region to meet with the long term care members, hospital/rehab staff discharge planners, family members/POA's PCP's, and other health care professionals in order to prevent custodial placements when possible.
- Assesses and evaluates member's needs and requirements in order to establish a member specific care plan and coordinates services.
- Ensures members are transitioning to the least restrictive setting in order to achieve and/or maintain optimal well being by assessing their care needs.
- Guides members/families towards resources appropriate for their care. Services are driven by facilitating interactions with other payer sources, providers, interdisciplinary teams and others involved in the member's care as appropriate and required by our comprehensive contract.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health and human services field
- 2 or more years of relevant experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Detail oriented and comfortable working with tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
- This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
- This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
- Must have a separate room with a locked door that can be used as a home office to ensure continuous privacy while you work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Applicable state license in field of study
- Case Management Certification (CCM)
- Interqual or Millman experience
- Prior experience with Medicare & Medicaid recipients
- Previous experience with electronic case note documentation and experienced with documenting in multiple computer applications/systems
- Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness
- Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources
Additional Information
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$59,300 - $80,900 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transition Coordinator
Document your specialized coordination credentials early
Gather transcripts, licensures, and employer letters that map your Transition Coordinator experience to EB-2 or EB-3 requirements. Progressive responsibility across case management, interagency coordination, or IEP facilitation strengthens your PERM labor certification file before the recruitment phase begins.
Look up your occupation's prevailing wage first
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify before PERM recruitment begins. Transition Coordinator roles often fall at Level I or II, and understanding this helps you evaluate whether a sponsor's posted salary meets DOL requirements.
Target employers in systems already running PERM
School districts, hospital networks, and state developmental disability agencies regularly sponsor Transition Coordinators through PERM. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history in this occupation, so you're applying to organizations already familiar with the filing process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with your prospective employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, EB-3 is the standard path. An advanced degree or five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience opens the EB-2 route, which can matter for per-country backlog calculations depending on your nationality.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept an offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm that any prospective employer understands this rule before you accept an offer mid-process.
Review your O*NET profile to support specialty classification
O*NET lists the core tasks and education requirements for Transition Coordinator roles. Aligning your resume and employer support letter to that occupational definition helps USCIS confirm the role qualifies under the EB-2 or EB-3 category your employer is petitioning under.
Green Card Transition Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits Transition Coordinator roles?
Most Transition Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-3 skilled worker if the role requires at least two years of experience without a degree requirement. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 applies. Your employer's PERM filing must match the actual minimum requirements of the role, not your personal credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring annual renewal and employer continuation. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The process starts with PERM labor certification, where DOL requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, followed by an I-140 petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Transition Coordinators?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a verified history of green card sponsorship in education, healthcare, and social services, the sectors that most commonly employ Transition Coordinators. Focusing on organizations that have already navigated PERM significantly reduces the time you spend educating a potential employer on the process from scratch.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search?
PERM requires your sponsoring employer to run a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and documented outreach, to show no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. This means the job description filed with DOL must accurately reflect the role's minimum requirements. If your credentials exceed those minimums, that's fine, but the employer cannot inflate requirements to fit your profile.
Can I change employers while my green card case is in progress?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition. Changing jobs before those thresholds are met typically requires starting the PERM process again.