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H-1B visa jobs for Care Specialists sit at the intersection of direct support work and degree-level clinical or social services practice. Sponsoring employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period with extensions up to six years total.
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As a Care Coordinator, you will provide personalized benefits and healthcare navigation support to members and their families. You will help members understand and use their benefits, connect with healthcare providers and available resources, coordinate administrative next steps, and address barriers to accessing care.
You will serve as a trusted resource throughout the healthcare journey while maintaining clear boundaries between benefits navigation and clinical care. Medical and treatment-related questions will be directed to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A typical day as a Benefits Specialist - Care Coordinator might include:
- Work directly with members and, when appropriate, caregivers to understand their healthcare needs, questions, priorities, and barriers to accessing care.
- Help members understand and navigate their healthcare benefits, providers, pharmacies, health plan resources, employer-sponsored programs, and available community resources.
- Coordinate non-clinical next steps, including finding in-network providers, supporting provider-initiated referrals, scheduling appointments, arranging follow-up care, and connecting members with appropriate services.
- Identify barriers that may make it difficult for members to access care, such as cost, transportation, language, technology, health literacy, food, housing, or caregiver needs, and connect members with available resources.
- With appropriate member consent, communicate with healthcare providers, facilities, health plans, pharmacies, vendors, and other organizations to help coordinate services and necessary information.
- Document member needs, support provided, referrals, follow-up activities, and outcomes while protecting confidential information and following HIPAA, privacy, consent, and applicable policy requirements.
- Collaborate with Benefits team members, vendors, and licensed clinical professionals to support member needs, ensure effective follow-through, and continuously improve healthcare navigation services and resources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- B.A. or B.S. degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years related experience or equivalent
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office
- Strong customer service experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data
- Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks in multiple disciplines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and filing skills
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be nice if you have:
- Experience helping individuals navigate medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community resources.
- Experience working with claims, utilization, referral, eligibility, provider, or benefit information to support healthcare navigation.
- Experience coordinating services among healthcare providers, health plans, pharmacies, vendors, and community resources.
- Experience in employee benefits, healthcare navigation, patient/member services, healthcare administration, provider relations, health plan operations, or a related field.
LOCATION
Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate on filling this position as a Human Resources Specialist $37.45 - $55.00 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
As a Care Coordinator, you will provide personalized benefits and healthcare navigation support to members and their families. You will help members understand and use their benefits, connect with healthcare providers and available resources, coordinate administrative next steps, and address barriers to accessing care.
You will serve as a trusted resource throughout the healthcare journey while maintaining clear boundaries between benefits navigation and clinical care. Medical and treatment-related questions will be directed to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A typical day as a Benefits Specialist - Care Coordinator might include:
- Work directly with members and, when appropriate, caregivers to understand their healthcare needs, questions, priorities, and barriers to accessing care.
- Help members understand and navigate their healthcare benefits, providers, pharmacies, health plan resources, employer-sponsored programs, and available community resources.
- Coordinate non-clinical next steps, including finding in-network providers, supporting provider-initiated referrals, scheduling appointments, arranging follow-up care, and connecting members with appropriate services.
- Identify barriers that may make it difficult for members to access care, such as cost, transportation, language, technology, health literacy, food, housing, or caregiver needs, and connect members with available resources.
- With appropriate member consent, communicate with healthcare providers, facilities, health plans, pharmacies, vendors, and other organizations to help coordinate services and necessary information.
- Document member needs, support provided, referrals, follow-up activities, and outcomes while protecting confidential information and following HIPAA, privacy, consent, and applicable policy requirements.
- Collaborate with Benefits team members, vendors, and licensed clinical professionals to support member needs, ensure effective follow-through, and continuously improve healthcare navigation services and resources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- B.A. or B.S. degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years related experience or equivalent
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office
- Strong customer service experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data
- Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks in multiple disciplines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and filing skills
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be nice if you have:
- Experience helping individuals navigate medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community resources.
- Experience working with claims, utilization, referral, eligibility, provider, or benefit information to support healthcare navigation.
- Experience coordinating services among healthcare providers, health plans, pharmacies, vendors, and community resources.
- Experience in employee benefits, healthcare navigation, patient/member services, healthcare administration, provider relations, health plan operations, or a related field.
LOCATION
Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate on filling this position as a Human Resources Specialist $37.45 - $55.00 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Care Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to Care Specialist duties. Social work, psychology, human services, or healthcare administration degrees strengthen the specialty occupation argument significantly. Document the connection between your coursework and your day-to-day clinical or case management responsibilities.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Find sponsors through verified LCA data
Target employers with a documented history of filing LCAs for care-focused roles rather than cold-applying broadly. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B visa sponsorship history searchable by role and location, cutting out guesswork on which organizations actually sponsor.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Care Specialist roles often involve multiple client sites, group homes, or facility locations. Each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel early to avoid compliance gaps as your assignment changes.
Review your O*NET profile with your employer
O*NET lists the core tasks and required knowledge areas for care-related occupations. Sharing this with your employer helps them build a job description that clearly satisfies USCIS specialty occupation standards, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence on the I-129 petition.
Account for cap timing in your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only authorize work starting October 1 of the fiscal year they're filed for. If you're not cap-exempt, coordinate your offer acceptance and notice period with your employer so your projected start date aligns with the earliest eligible date after selection.
H-1B Visa Care Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Care Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is structured. The role qualifies when the employer defines it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as social work, psychology, or healthcare administration. Generalist support positions that don't require a specific degree typically won't meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders usually build the job description around clinical assessment, case management, or behavioral intervention duties that anchor it to a degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Care Specialist positions?
Healthcare systems, behavioral health organizations, home care agencies, and nonprofit social services providers are the most active sponsors for care-focused roles. Because LCA filing history is public DOL data, you can identify which specific employers have sponsored similar positions before submitting an application. Migrate Mate organizes this data by role and location so you can prioritize outreach toward employers who have a track record of H-1B filings in this occupation.
Can my H-1B status cover work at multiple client sites or care facilities?
Not under a single LCA. USCIS requires a certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite location where you perform H-1B duties. If your Care Specialist role involves rotating across group homes, outpatient clinics, or client residences at different addresses, your employer must file separate LCAs for each site before you work there. Short-term placements have a limited exception, but ongoing assignments at any fixed location require their own certified filing.
How long does H-1B status last for a Care Specialist, and what happens at renewal?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions require your employer to file a new I-129 petition with USCIS before your current status expires. If your employer is sponsoring you for a green card through the PERM process and that case has been pending for more than one year, you may qualify for extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21 provisions.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need certified educational credentials showing your degree in a qualifying field, official transcripts, and any professional licenses relevant to the Care Specialist role in your state. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps USCIS confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Your employer will also need a detailed job description tying your daily duties to your specific degree field to support the specialty occupation determination.