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Advocate jobs that qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship are typically structured around degree-level duties in law, social work, or public policy. Employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application before your petition reaches USCIS, and your initial status runs up to three years with extensions available to six.
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At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
INCUMBENTS IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE STATE TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Multi-Level Services Family Support Advocate completes a comprehensive family assessment and safety/risk screening/assessment for families referred via CYFD Statewide Central Intake who have a screened in referral and meet the eligibility requirements of the Multi-Level Response program. These screened in reports will be diverted from investigations and to the multi-level response program. Family Support Advocates complete assessments with families to identify family needs and barriers that led to referral, build working relationships with the family and community providers, refer families to needed supports and resources in the community, and support them in accessing needed services. The Family Support Advocate reports data and interactions with families and community agencies in the agency database.
Complete comprehensive family assessments with families who have been referred from CYFD Statewide Central Intake via a screened in referral. Work with family to identify resources that have the capacity to increase family stability and support family in accessing needed services. Complete referrals to community-based supports and resources, to include a warm hand-off connection to resources. Update assessment plan as necessary based on needs identified in family assessments.
Create an individualized family well-being plan collaboratively with the family, clearly identifying the community resources and supports that the family is referred to, as well as the responsibilities of the multi-level family support advocate and the family in connecting with the identified and agreed upon referrals.
Conduct home visits with families who are receiving Multi-Level Response services to support connection to referral sources. Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
Transport families as needed to identified support services.
Document results of family contacts and assessments in the identified case management system.
Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of Multi-Level Response across various sectors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is a conditional pending result.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. Email.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
INCUMBENTS IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE STATE TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Multi-Level Services Family Support Advocate completes a comprehensive family assessment and safety/risk screening/assessment for families referred via CYFD Statewide Central Intake who have a screened in referral and meet the eligibility requirements of the Multi-Level Response program. These screened in reports will be diverted from investigations and to the multi-level response program. Family Support Advocates complete assessments with families to identify family needs and barriers that led to referral, build working relationships with the family and community providers, refer families to needed supports and resources in the community, and support them in accessing needed services. The Family Support Advocate reports data and interactions with families and community agencies in the agency database.
Complete comprehensive family assessments with families who have been referred from CYFD Statewide Central Intake via a screened in referral. Work with family to identify resources that have the capacity to increase family stability and support family in accessing needed services. Complete referrals to community-based supports and resources, to include a warm hand-off connection to resources. Update assessment plan as necessary based on needs identified in family assessments.
Create an individualized family well-being plan collaboratively with the family, clearly identifying the community resources and supports that the family is referred to, as well as the responsibilities of the multi-level family support advocate and the family in connecting with the identified and agreed upon referrals.
Conduct home visits with families who are receiving Multi-Level Response services to support connection to referral sources. Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
Transport families as needed to identified support services.
Document results of family contacts and assessments in the identified case management system.
Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of Multi-Level Response across various sectors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is a conditional pending result.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here.
Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. Email.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Advocate
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the advocate duties listed in the job posting. A social work, law, or public policy degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general humanities credential.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have certified LCAs under advocacy-related SOC codes. This tells you which organizations have already committed to H-1B compliance for this role type, narrowing your target list significantly.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by role and location. Filtering to advocacy positions lets you skip organizations that have never sponsored the job title and focus outreach on proven sponsors.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If your advocate role involves client sites, courthouses, or community locations outside the employer's main office, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps that could stall your petition.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each SOC code and metro area. Advocate roles classified at Level I or II carry a lower wage floor than senior positions. Knowing your tier lets you negotiate an offer that clears the LCA requirement without surprises.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, cutting the adjudication window to 15 business days. If your employer has a fixed program start date or grant cycle, ask the HR team to include premium processing in the petition budget before filing.
H-1B Visa Advocate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do advocate roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. Advocate jobs grounded in social work, public policy, or legal services typically qualify when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles that can be filled by any degree, or by no degree at all, will not meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers who successfully sponsor advocates structure the job description around degree-specific duties.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for advocate positions?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role type, so you can identify organizations that have already gone through the sponsorship process for advocacy work. You can also cross-reference the OFLC public disclosure data, which lists every certified LCA by employer, job title, SOC code, and wage level.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-accredited service if your degree is from outside the United States, since USCIS requires a credential equivalency for foreign diplomas. Gather official transcripts, your diploma, and any professional licenses relevant to the advocate role. A well-prepared credential package reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence after the I-129 is filed.
Can my employer use one LCA if I work at multiple client sites?
No. Each worksite where you perform work must have its own certified LCA showing the prevailing wage for that specific location. Advocate roles that involve outreach, case management, or court appearances at addresses outside your employer's primary office require separate LCA filings for each location before work begins there.
How long does H-1B status last for an advocate job, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years. You can extend it for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or an immigrant visa petition has been filed and meets specific age thresholds under USCIS rules, so long-term planning matters early in your first status period.