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Community Engagement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public health, social work, or a related field. Employers in nonprofits, healthcare systems, and local government agencies actively file LCAs for this occupation. The annual H-1B cap applies, making lottery timing a real factor in your job search.
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McLaren Health Plan (MHP) is a company with a culture of high performance and a mission to help people live healthier and more satisfying lives. We are looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to join in leading the organization forward.
MHP is a Managed Care Organization dedicated to meeting the health care needs of each member. MHP offers multiple product lines, including individual and family plans, and Medicaid and Medicare plans to Michigan residents for every stage of life. McLaren Health Plan is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
MHP values the talents and abilities of all our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which employees and the health plan can thrive. As an employee of MHP, you will be a part of a dynamic organization that considers all our employees as leaders in driving the organization forward and delivering quality service to all our members.
Position Summary:
Responsible for achieving established goals improving the Plan’s Membership growth for all lines of business. The Community Engagement Specialist will promote the Plan’s core values and services by implementing outreach activities in assigned area. The position is responsible for assisting the Plan in attracting and retaining membership in the Plan through efforts including building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
This position requires travel to communities around the State of Michigan, including days in Flint, MI office as determined by leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associate degree in business, health care or related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and two (2) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
- Two (2) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
- Valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance coverage required and maintained throughout employment in this position.
- Must hold a valid Community Health Worker certification within 180 days of hire and maintain throughout employment in this position.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field.
- Five (5) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004180
- Daily Work Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
INTRODUCTION
McLaren Health Plan (MHP) is a company with a culture of high performance and a mission to help people live healthier and more satisfying lives. We are looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to join in leading the organization forward.
MHP is a Managed Care Organization dedicated to meeting the health care needs of each member. MHP offers multiple product lines, including individual and family plans, and Medicaid and Medicare plans to Michigan residents for every stage of life. McLaren Health Plan is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
MHP values the talents and abilities of all our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which employees and the health plan can thrive. As an employee of MHP, you will be a part of a dynamic organization that considers all our employees as leaders in driving the organization forward and delivering quality service to all our members.
Position Summary:
Responsible for achieving established goals improving the Plan’s Membership growth for all lines of business. The Community Engagement Specialist will promote the Plan’s core values and services by implementing outreach activities in assigned area. The position is responsible for assisting the Plan in attracting and retaining membership in the Plan through efforts including building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
This position requires travel to communities around the State of Michigan, including days in Flint, MI office as determined by leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associate degree in business, health care or related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and two (2) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
- Two (2) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
- Valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance coverage required and maintained throughout employment in this position.
- Must hold a valid Community Health Worker certification within 180 days of hire and maintain throughout employment in this position.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field.
- Five (5) years’ experience in a community-focused outreach, marketing, or customer service position specific to health care.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004180
- Daily Work Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the specific Community Engagement Specialist duties listed in the job description. A degree in public administration or communications typically satisfies this, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Community Engagement Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're only pursuing employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor H-1B workers in this occupation.
Target healthcare and public health systems
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university medical systems regularly sponsor H-1B visas for community engagement roles tied to patient outreach. These employers often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely.
Request prevailing wage evidence before signing an offer
Ask your employer to share the DOL OFLC Wage Search result for your specific SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed Level I through IV wage determinations, and mismatches at this stage can delay LCA certification.
Document community liaising work as specialty occupation proof
Collect performance reviews, project scopes, and internal job postings that describe degree-level analytical or program management duties. If your role involves grant reporting, needs assessments, or policy advocacy, those specifics strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
File during the cap registration window each March
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Coordinate with your employer at least 60 days before registration opens so USCIS paperwork, supporting documents, and your employer's legal counsel are ready before the window closes.
H-1B Visa Community Engagement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles focused on program design, health equity research, or community needs assessments tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist outreach coordinator positions. The job description language matters significantly when USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Engagement Specialists?
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or hospitals, public health agencies, large healthcare networks, and municipal government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Many hospital systems and academic medical centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which removes the lottery risk. You can search employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for this role?
If your target employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April with a potential start date of October 1. If you're not selected, you'd need to wait for the next registration cycle or find a cap-exempt employer. Community health centers and hospital systems often carry cap-exempt status, which lets them file outside the lottery at any point in the year.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch employers in this field?
You can change employers through H-1B portability once your petition has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status lapses. Because Community Engagement Specialist duties can vary significantly across organizations, your new employer's job description must also independently satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
What SOC code applies to Community Engagement Specialist roles for LCA and prevailing wage purposes?
Most Community Engagement Specialist positions are classified under SOC code 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers) or 21-1099 (Community and Social Service Specialists), depending on the level of managerial responsibility in the role. The employer selects the SOC code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that code determines the prevailing wage tier. You can cross-reference the occupation description using O*NET before your employer files.