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Center Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in education administration, business, nonprofit management, or a related specialty field. Employers in childcare, healthcare, community services, and education regularly file LCAs for this title. Prevailing wage compliance and a defined specialty occupation justification are what make sponsorship viable.
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INTRODUCTION
Working collaboratively with providers and other health care staff, providing comprehensive patient care. Responsible for the maintenance and promotion of patient health across the life cycle. Works collaboratively with other health/social agencies to provide continuity of care. Provides administrative support to the HCD.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing or college preferred. Current RN Rhode Island state license is Preferred and NOT required.
- 3-5 years nursing experience in hospital, public health or community health preferred.
- Ability to perform duties and responsibilities across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, prenatal and geriatric) required.
- Bicultural (Spanish) skills and Bilingual experiences strongly valued.
- Experience in providing managed care patient services. Commitment to work in community health with the challenges of a high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population required.
- Computer literacy very helpful.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nursing Services
- Assesses the immediate and long-term physical, mental and social health care needs of individuals and families.
- Incorporates age appropriate principles and consider the cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families to develop a plan of nursing care.
- Working with the individual and/or family to arrange follow-up care and provide patient education.
- Provide support to individuals and families during periods of wellness and injury, incorporating as appropriate the medical plan of care.
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Initiate action by direct contact, by telephone, or referral, according to approved guidelines.
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Managed Care
- Coordinate referrals by obtaining any required authorization from Health Insurance Companies. Book appointments if required and inform patients as necessary. Follow up with results and DNKAs. Maintain logs as required (Pap, Mammogram and ultrasound logs).
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Work with Staff to coordinate and track referrals and improve process.
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Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management:
- Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care. Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of PCHC’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual task within role in the process.
PCHC is EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Clinic Hours: M/W/F 8am-5pm T/TH 11am-8pm
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Center Director
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires Center Director roles to demonstrate a direct relationship between the position's duties and your degree field. A general management degree may not suffice if the center focuses on early childhood education or clinical services, document the field-specific connection explicitly.
Pull LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Center Director roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. Targeting organizations that have already filed LCAs for this title tells you the employer understands prevailing wage obligations and has run the sponsorship process before.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Nonprofit organizations affiliated with higher education or government research are cap-exempt under H-1B rules, bypassing the annual lottery. Center Director roles at university childcare centers, hospital-affiliated programs, or government-contracted nonprofits can file year-round with no registration wait.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
Look up the wage level for your specific county and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. Center Director wages vary significantly by region and center type, and an offer below the DOL prevailing wage will block LCA certification regardless of employer intent.
Prepare an organizational chart showing your authority
USCIS scrutinizes Center Director petitions when the title implies management but the role lacks supervisory evidence. Document direct reports, budget authority, and program oversight responsibilities in your job description to substantiate the specialty occupation and executive function claims.
Time your I-129 filing around your start date
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 start date, so your employer must file in April for roles that year. If you're changing from another nonimmigrant status, work with your employer to avoid gaps by filing before your current authorization expires.
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Find Center Director JobsCenter Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Center Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the qualification isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Center Director overseeing early childhood education programs, clinical therapy services, or academic enrichment has a stronger case than one managing a general retail or fitness center. The employer's job description must make the degree-role connection explicit.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Center Director positions?
Nonprofits in education, healthcare, and community services are the most active sponsors for this title. University-affiliated childcare centers, hospital community health programs, Head Start organizations, and federally funded social service agencies regularly file LCAs for Center Director roles. To find employers with verified filing history for this specific title, search on Migrate Mate.
How does prevailing wage affect Center Director H-1B sponsorship?
The DOL sets a prevailing wage by geographic area and occupation code that the employer must certify to pay before the LCA is approved. Center Director wages vary by region and employer type, so a nonprofit in a rural area may face a lower threshold than a healthcare system in a major metro. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable level before your offer is finalized.
Can a Center Director role qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing?
Yes, if the employer qualifies. Nonprofits that are affiliated with a university, government research institution, or primary or secondary educational institution are cap-exempt under H-1B rules. This means your employer can file an I-129 at any time of year without waiting for the April lottery registration window, which significantly shortens your path to an approved start date.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Center Director?
Your petition needs a detailed job description showing that the role requires specialized knowledge, a clear organizational chart with supervisory lines, evidence of your degree's direct relevance to the center's program type, and the certified LCA from DOL. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps establish equivalency for USCIS review.
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