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Family Support Worker jobs requiring a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field can qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when employer duties are structured around that degree. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, granting up to three years of H-1B status, extendable to six.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a passionate Family Support Worker to join our Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) division. You will be working with our Healthy Families program, a parenting education initiative designed to help young, first-time parents to create a stable, nurturing environment for their child. In this role, you will provide personalized support and guidance in the family’s home that teach parents about pregnancy, proper baby care, nurturing and attachment, effective parenting skills, and provide parents with information about healthy child development.
Responsibilities:
- Educate parents on optimal health, growth, and development during infancy and early childhood
- Encourage positive parenting skills, enhance parental health and wellness, and improve educational attainment
- Assist parents with in setting and achieving goals related to education, work and housing
- Connect families with essential community resources, including educational, employment, financial, housing, and medical services
- Encourage co-parent involvement in program groups and activities
Qualifications
- Requires a High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working children and families
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
- Bilingual candidates fluent in Haitian Creole or Portuguese may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
Compensation:
- High school diploma: $20.60/hour
- Bachelor's degree: $21.75/hour
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with the ability to meet some families after work hours
Hourly Rate: $20.60 USD - $21.75 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a passionate Family Support Worker to join our Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) division. You will be working with our Healthy Families program, a parenting education initiative designed to help young, first-time parents to create a stable, nurturing environment for their child. In this role, you will provide personalized support and guidance in the family’s home that teach parents about pregnancy, proper baby care, nurturing and attachment, effective parenting skills, and provide parents with information about healthy child development.
Responsibilities:
- Educate parents on optimal health, growth, and development during infancy and early childhood
- Encourage positive parenting skills, enhance parental health and wellness, and improve educational attainment
- Assist parents with in setting and achieving goals related to education, work and housing
- Connect families with essential community resources, including educational, employment, financial, housing, and medical services
- Encourage co-parent involvement in program groups and activities
Qualifications
- Requires a High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working children and families
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
- Bilingual candidates fluent in Haitian Creole or Portuguese may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
Compensation:
- High school diploma: $20.60/hour
- Bachelor's degree: $21.75/hour
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with the ability to meet some families after work hours
Hourly Rate: $20.60 USD - $21.75 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Family Support Worker
Align your degree to posted duties
Review each job posting carefully and confirm the employer lists a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services as a requirement, not a preference. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role demands that specific degree, not just any bachelor's.
Look up the prevailing wage before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify on your LCA for the exact worksite location. Employers offering Level I wages for roles with case management responsibilities face higher RFE risk, so wage level mismatches are worth flagging early.
Target agencies with multi-site LCA experience
Family support roles often involve home visits or satellite office assignments. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers whose HR teams already understand multi-location H-1B compliance rather than those filing their first petition.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Family Support Worker roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on organizations that have sponsored this occupation code before shortens your negotiation cycle and signals genuine sponsorship readiness.
Prepare a licensure equivalency document
Some states require a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential for certain family support duties. If your overseas qualification isn't a direct match, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before the employer submits the LCA to DOL.
Clarify the I-129 timeline with your offer
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments, with a six-year cap for most workers. Confirm with USCIS whether your employer plans to file a PERM labor certification during your initial period, since green card sponsorship timelines directly affect your long-term status planning.
H-1B Visa Family Support Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Support Worker role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as social work, psychology, or human services. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. Review the job description carefully before applying.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Family Support Workers?
Nonprofits, community mental health centers, government-contracted social service agencies, and hospital-affiliated family programs are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations typically have established HR infrastructure for LCA filings and I-129 petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for this occupation, which narrows your search to genuinely sponsorship-ready organizations.
How does the LCA process work for a Family Support Worker position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the SOC code and worksite location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. If your role involves multiple worksites, each location requires its own certified LCA before work begins there.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Family Support Worker employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a nontrivial, non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition while your current status is valid. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering their specific worksite and wage level. You don't need to restart the cap count, but the new petition resets your three-year period based on approval terms.
What documentation should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Compile your academic transcripts, degree certificates, any state social work licensure or certifications, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States. Your employer will also need a detailed position description linking job duties to your specific degree field. O*NET lists standard tasks for community and social service roles, which helps employers draft duty statements that satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.