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Caregiver roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty field such as social work, nursing, or human services. Employers in home health, residential care, and disability services have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for these roles. Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
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Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)
Bolivar, Missouri
Full Time
No experience necessary! We provide free training!
We just need your compassionate, caring heart!
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll have the opportunity to do just that!
If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as well as yours!
As a Direct Support Professional you will be able to enjoy:
- Employee Benefits Package - paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Employee Discounts - Verizon, AT&T, and more
- Employee Assistance Program - counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you
- Mileage Reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Top-Notch Training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career Advancement Opportunities - promoting from within
- Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture - an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
What you’ll get to do as a Direct Support Professional:
- Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
- Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities
- Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping
- Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
- Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene
- Write notes about client progress and achievements
- Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
- Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and people skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)
- Pass a background check
Work Environment:
- Work mostly in clients' homes and communities, with some travel
- May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
- Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors
- Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekends
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Embrace Our Supportive Culture:
At Firefly, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Description:
Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)
Bolivar, Missouri
Full Time
No experience necessary! We provide free training!
We just need your compassionate, caring heart!
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll have the opportunity to do just that!
If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as well as yours!
As a Direct Support Professional you will be able to enjoy:
- Employee Benefits Package - paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Employee Discounts - Verizon, AT&T, and more
- Employee Assistance Program - counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you
- Mileage Reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Top-Notch Training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career Advancement Opportunities - promoting from within
- Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture - an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
What you’ll get to do as a Direct Support Professional:
- Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
- Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities
- Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping
- Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
- Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene
- Write notes about client progress and achievements
- Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
- Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and people skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)
- Pass a background check
Work Environment:
- Work mostly in clients' homes and communities, with some travel
- May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
- Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors
- Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekends
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Embrace Our Supportive Culture:
At Firefly, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Caregiver
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your caregiver role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Social work, gerontology, or nursing credentials tie your qualifications directly to the position and strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Pull OFLC Wage Search data before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your exact caregiver job title and county before your offer letter is drafted. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that figure, so knowing the threshold early prevents delays at filing.
Target employers with residential care licensing
Assisted living facilities, group homes, and certified home health agencies are more likely to have existing H-1B infrastructure than private household employers. Agencies operating across multiple states often have in-house HR familiar with LCA filings for direct-care staff.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B caregiver employers
Filter by occupation and state on Migrate Mate to see which care organizations have active DOL Labor Condition Application history for caregiver roles. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting employers who've never filed.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your prospective employer
Nonprofit healthcare organizations and government-affiliated care facilities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you file outside the annual lottery. Ask HR directly whether the entity holds 501(c)(3) status and has filed cap-exempt petitions before.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Caregiver roles often have state licensing requirements tied to employment start dates. USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days, giving you time to complete any required state background checks or credential verifications before your first day.
H-1B Visa Caregiver: Frequently Asked Questions
Do caregiver jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Some caregiver positions qualify, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work, nursing, or gerontology. General home aide or personal care aide roles that accept any background typically don't qualify. Roles in clinical or therapeutic care settings with formal degree requirements are stronger candidates.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for caregiver roles?
Residential care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, nonprofit disability service organizations, and hospital-affiliated home health programs are the employer types most likely to have H-1B filing experience for caregiving staff. Private household employers almost never sponsor H-1B visas. You can search employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application history for caregiver roles directly on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if the care facility I work for closes or loses its license?
If your employer closes or your position is terminated, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsor and file a transfer petition. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 12 months.
How does O*NET classify caregiver roles for H-1B purposes?
O*NET separates caregiving occupations by required education level. Roles like Personal Care Aide (SOC 31-1120) typically require only a high school diploma and don't support H-1B petitions. Roles like Social and Human Service Assistants or Residential Advisors that require a bachelor's degree fall under different SOC codes and can support a specialty occupation claim. Matching your job duties to the correct SOC code before filing matters significantly.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a new caregiver role at a different facility?
Yes, H-1B portability allows your new employer to file a transfer petition with USCIS while you continue working. The new employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL at the prevailing wage for the new location, since wages vary by county. Material changes to your job duties or work location require an amended petition rather than a straight transfer, so confirm the scope of the new role with the employer's HR team before accepting.