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Wellness Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Facilities in senior living, corporate health, and hospital systems routinely sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this field.
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Provides care management for clients in collaboration with the Wellness case management team consistent with WeCARE and the VNS Home Care policy and requirements of the Wellness Care Management program. Facilitates the coordination of services between the varying providers for clients with complex psychiatric and/or co-morbid medical conditions who are deemed to be temporarily unable to work. Ensures efficient and successful access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services. Coordinates effective communication between all providers to the ultimate benefit of the patient. Works under close supervision.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits
What You Will Do
- Reviews and utilizes completed medical and mental health assessments from the ResCARE clinical team when initiating the wellness plan for clients on the temporarily unable to work track. Confirms acuity level of identified client and tailors services plan accordingly.
- Develops and monitors wellness plan on behalf of clients with untreated or unstable medical and/or mental health conditions adversely affecting the level of employability. Coordinates and integrates a written, coordinated wellness plan in cooperation with the client, the client’s family, and/or other providers serving the client.
- Performs and maintains effective care management for a caseload of clients, as assigned, from wellness initiation to wellness completion. Meets with assigned clients to monitor progress and compliance with the wellness plan. Tracks/monitors client progress and produces/maintains detailed, accurate and timely case notes. Reviews cases for completeness of documentation.
- Develops inventory of resources that will meet the clients’ needs as identified in the assessment process. Becomes familiar with service providers in the community where the clients reside in order to mitigate barriers to wellness plan compliance such as transportation, childcare, etc.
- Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with appropriate ongoing service providers. Participates in meetings with service providers to coordinate service and follow up to ensure client’s compliance with and timely completion of the wellness plans and required documentation.
- Works collaboratively with team members to provide outreach (via phone calls, emails, texts and field visits) to clients who have failed to comply with the process of the initiated wellness plan and wellness care management services.
- Provides information and assistance through advocacy and education to client/family on availability and eligibility of entitlements and community services. Assists with arranging escorts and transportation for clients to appropriate facilities/agencies, as necessary.
- Participates in initial and ongoing trainings as necessary to maintain basic level of knowledge related to serious physical ailments as defined by HRA. Collaborates with the wellness health team to develop psycho-educational plans for client’s wellness plan process and medication compliance.
- Maintains updated clients’ case records through the WeCARE wellness care management and HRA platforms, and coordinates effective electronic communication throughout all provider databases, as needed. Maintains case records in accordance with the wellness care management policies/procedures, agency standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participates and consults with team supervisor in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning meetings to determine if client requires an alternate level of care or is appropriate for discharge.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
About the Program WeCARE Wellness Care Management
WeCARE Wellness Care Management supports individuals receiving cash assistance who have medical or behavioral health conditions that impact employability. Through wellness-focused care coordination, resource navigation, and case management, the program helps participants improve health outcomes, increase stability, and move toward greater self-sufficiency.
Why Join This Program: Empower individuals facing complex health and socioeconomic challenges while helping them build pathways toward improved wellness and independence.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a human services or related field required
Master's Degree program in human services or related field preferred
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to seriously mentally ill patients/clients required
Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required
Bilingual skills preferred, and may be required as determined by operational needs.
Basic computer skills required
Pay Range
USD $23.17 - USD $28.96 /Hr.
About us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
INTRODUCTION
Provides care management for clients in collaboration with the Wellness case management team consistent with WeCARE and the VNS Home Care policy and requirements of the Wellness Care Management program. Facilitates the coordination of services between the varying providers for clients with complex psychiatric and/or co-morbid medical conditions who are deemed to be temporarily unable to work. Ensures efficient and successful access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services. Coordinates effective communication between all providers to the ultimate benefit of the patient. Works under close supervision.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits
What You Will Do
- Reviews and utilizes completed medical and mental health assessments from the ResCARE clinical team when initiating the wellness plan for clients on the temporarily unable to work track. Confirms acuity level of identified client and tailors services plan accordingly.
- Develops and monitors wellness plan on behalf of clients with untreated or unstable medical and/or mental health conditions adversely affecting the level of employability. Coordinates and integrates a written, coordinated wellness plan in cooperation with the client, the client’s family, and/or other providers serving the client.
- Performs and maintains effective care management for a caseload of clients, as assigned, from wellness initiation to wellness completion. Meets with assigned clients to monitor progress and compliance with the wellness plan. Tracks/monitors client progress and produces/maintains detailed, accurate and timely case notes. Reviews cases for completeness of documentation.
- Develops inventory of resources that will meet the clients’ needs as identified in the assessment process. Becomes familiar with service providers in the community where the clients reside in order to mitigate barriers to wellness plan compliance such as transportation, childcare, etc.
- Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with appropriate ongoing service providers. Participates in meetings with service providers to coordinate service and follow up to ensure client’s compliance with and timely completion of the wellness plans and required documentation.
- Works collaboratively with team members to provide outreach (via phone calls, emails, texts and field visits) to clients who have failed to comply with the process of the initiated wellness plan and wellness care management services.
- Provides information and assistance through advocacy and education to client/family on availability and eligibility of entitlements and community services. Assists with arranging escorts and transportation for clients to appropriate facilities/agencies, as necessary.
- Participates in initial and ongoing trainings as necessary to maintain basic level of knowledge related to serious physical ailments as defined by HRA. Collaborates with the wellness health team to develop psycho-educational plans for client’s wellness plan process and medication compliance.
- Maintains updated clients’ case records through the WeCARE wellness care management and HRA platforms, and coordinates effective electronic communication throughout all provider databases, as needed. Maintains case records in accordance with the wellness care management policies/procedures, agency standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participates and consults with team supervisor in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning meetings to determine if client requires an alternate level of care or is appropriate for discharge.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
About the Program WeCARE Wellness Care Management
WeCARE Wellness Care Management supports individuals receiving cash assistance who have medical or behavioral health conditions that impact employability. Through wellness-focused care coordination, resource navigation, and case management, the program helps participants improve health outcomes, increase stability, and move toward greater self-sufficiency.
Why Join This Program: Empower individuals facing complex health and socioeconomic challenges while helping them build pathways toward improved wellness and independence.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a human services or related field required
Master's Degree program in human services or related field preferred
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to seriously mentally ill patients/clients required
Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required
Bilingual skills preferred, and may be required as determined by operational needs.
Basic computer skills required
Pay Range
USD $23.17 - USD $28.96 /Hr.
About us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Wellness Director
Document your licensure for PERM requirements
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials. Gather your wellness or health promotion certifications, any state licensure, and degree transcripts now so your employer can accurately draft the job description without triggering a recruitment audit.
Target senior living and hospital system employers
Senior living networks and integrated hospital systems file PERM petitions regularly for Wellness Directors because turnover is high and the candidate pool is narrow. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens your sponsorship timeline considerably.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your Wellness Director role requires a master's degree in public health, kinesiology, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-2. Without an advanced degree, EB-3 covers you as a skilled worker, and there's no annual cap concern for most countries at that tier.
Search green card sponsors through Migrate Mate
Filter Wellness Director openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces facilities that have already navigated the process, so you're not educating a first-time sponsor while competing for a role.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage throughout your green card process. Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so wage-level surprises don't stall your PERM filing later.
Understand the PERM timeline relative to your current status
PERM labor certification alone averages over a year before your I-140 is even filed. If you're transitioning from an H-1B visa or another temporary status, confirm your employer will file before your authorized stay requires renewal to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Green Card Wellness Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wellness Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the position is defined. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or higher in health promotion, kinesiology, public health, or a related field. EB-3 covers the position as a skilled worker when a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. Your employer's immigration attorney will draft the PERM job requirements to match whichever tier fits your credentials.
How does the green card process for a Wellness Director differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a specific employer. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and most nationalities face no significant backlog at that preference level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years on average, compared to H-1B processing measured in months.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Wellness Directors?
Senior living communities, hospital systems, corporate wellness programs, and large residential care networks are the most active sponsors. These employers deal with persistent staffing shortages for qualified directors and often have established relationships with immigration counsel. Checking an employer's PERM filing history before applying tells you whether they have direct experience with this process or whether you'd be their first sponsored employee.
How can I find Wellness Director jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Wellness Director openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing activity. This approach lets you focus your applications on facilities that have completed the process before, which reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-filing due to unfamiliarity with PERM requirements or unexpected costs.
What documentation should I prepare before starting the PERM process for a Wellness Director role?
Gather your academic transcripts, professional certifications such as Certified Wellness Practitioner or relevant health promotion credentials, and any state licensure that applies to your worksite. Your employer needs these to accurately draft PERM job requirements that match your qualifications. Discrepancies between your credentials and the certified job description can trigger a USCIS audit of your I-140 petition.