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Program Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in healthcare, nonprofits, tech, and higher education are active H-1B sponsors for this title. The role's cross-functional scope and leadership requirements satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria.
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Liberty Resources is seeking a Program Director to support our Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Program.
Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Family-Friendly Workplace
Program Director Position Summary:
The Program Director is responsible for the administration, oversight and evaluation of the licensed home care service agency, traumatic brain injury program services, residential and home community support services, and related daily operational functions of the Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation. The Program Director provides leadership of program operations, admissions and referrals, staffing oversight, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, billing coordination, and program development to ensure high quality, effective, and efficient service delivery across all assigned programs.
Program Director Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direct supervision, coaching, support and performance oversight to assigned supervisory, clinical, operational and support staff; ensures documented supervision and annual performance evaluations are completed in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations.
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, assignment, development and retention of program staff.
- Tracks staff compliance with required trainings, certifications, in-services and competency expectations and follows up as needed.
- Participates in and advises leadership regarding promotion, assignment, review and discharge of program participants and staff as necessary.
- Keeps apprised of and provides input into development and revision of division and program policies, procedures and workflows.
- Keeps informed of public policy developments, regulatory changes and trends impacting the respective program areas and ensures operational practices remain aligned with those requirements.
- Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of program expansion, service enhancements and new program initiatives.
- Obtains necessary information on all referrals to determine appropriateness for program admission and facilitates interviews, tours and orientation with potential participants and their families where applicable.
- Facilitates the process of admissions, transfers and discharges for the programs supervised, including oversight of intake coordination and record set-up.
- Ensures all required clinical, medical, case management and program records are established, maintained and monitored in compliance with agency, waiver, payer and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with other service providers, hospitals, managed care organizations, community organizations, families and referral sources in the interest of participants and program goals.
- Conducts quality improvement reviews, quality assurance inspections, chart audits and operational reviews; gains staff and participant input and prepares reports for submission to leadership, governing bodies, regulatory entities or funding sources as required.
- Produces ongoing statistical, financial, utilization and narrative reports as required by the Associate Vice President and by regulatory, funding, payer and agency bodies.
- Ensures that the physical plant is maintained according to health and safety codes, regulatory requirements and the agency’s CQI standards; serves as liaison to maintenance, cleaning services and outside vendors as needed.
- Oversees and coordinates LHCSA, residential and other assigned staffing schedules, including coverage planning and problem-solving for staffing gaps where necessary in the absence of the Scheduling Coordinator.
- Participates in the agency-wide incident review and quality improvement processes and ensures follow-up actions are completed.
- Provides input into development of program budgets, operational planning and resource allocation for programs supervised.
- Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
Program Director Qualifications:
Registered Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Master’s of Social Work, Master’s or Doctorate of Psychology, or minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related human services, rehabilitation, healthcare, social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience in TBI/disability services that includes:
- case management / service coordination / brokering community-based services
- functional assessment of ADLs/IADLs and development of treatment/service plans
- teaching or supporting individuals with disabilities to improve independence/community living skills
- habilitation / day program / vocational / residential or community-based rehabilitative services
Experience in interdisciplinary, rehabilitative management of head-injured and neurologically impaired populations required. Experience with HCBS/TBI Waiver, LHCSA, Medicaid billing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, program operations and staff supervision strongly preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational, clinical, operational and interpersonal skills. Exhibit strong ability to read and interpret regulations, communicate verbally and in writing, and manage multiple programmatic priorities simultaneously. Possess strong working knowledge of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, community-based service delivery, rehabilitation services and program operations. Exhibit an exemplary degree of initiative, sound judgment, industry and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures, quality improvement, regulatory requirements and interdepartmental relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting. May require lifting greater than 50 lbs on an as-needed basis.
Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
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Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Liberty Resources is seeking a Program Director to support our Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Program.
Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Family-Friendly Workplace
Program Director Position Summary:
The Program Director is responsible for the administration, oversight and evaluation of the licensed home care service agency, traumatic brain injury program services, residential and home community support services, and related daily operational functions of the Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation. The Program Director provides leadership of program operations, admissions and referrals, staffing oversight, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, billing coordination, and program development to ensure high quality, effective, and efficient service delivery across all assigned programs.
Program Director Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direct supervision, coaching, support and performance oversight to assigned supervisory, clinical, operational and support staff; ensures documented supervision and annual performance evaluations are completed in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations.
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, assignment, development and retention of program staff.
- Tracks staff compliance with required trainings, certifications, in-services and competency expectations and follows up as needed.
- Participates in and advises leadership regarding promotion, assignment, review and discharge of program participants and staff as necessary.
- Keeps apprised of and provides input into development and revision of division and program policies, procedures and workflows.
- Keeps informed of public policy developments, regulatory changes and trends impacting the respective program areas and ensures operational practices remain aligned with those requirements.
- Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of program expansion, service enhancements and new program initiatives.
- Obtains necessary information on all referrals to determine appropriateness for program admission and facilitates interviews, tours and orientation with potential participants and their families where applicable.
- Facilitates the process of admissions, transfers and discharges for the programs supervised, including oversight of intake coordination and record set-up.
- Ensures all required clinical, medical, case management and program records are established, maintained and monitored in compliance with agency, waiver, payer and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with other service providers, hospitals, managed care organizations, community organizations, families and referral sources in the interest of participants and program goals.
- Conducts quality improvement reviews, quality assurance inspections, chart audits and operational reviews; gains staff and participant input and prepares reports for submission to leadership, governing bodies, regulatory entities or funding sources as required.
- Produces ongoing statistical, financial, utilization and narrative reports as required by the Associate Vice President and by regulatory, funding, payer and agency bodies.
- Ensures that the physical plant is maintained according to health and safety codes, regulatory requirements and the agency’s CQI standards; serves as liaison to maintenance, cleaning services and outside vendors as needed.
- Oversees and coordinates LHCSA, residential and other assigned staffing schedules, including coverage planning and problem-solving for staffing gaps where necessary in the absence of the Scheduling Coordinator.
- Participates in the agency-wide incident review and quality improvement processes and ensures follow-up actions are completed.
- Provides input into development of program budgets, operational planning and resource allocation for programs supervised.
- Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
Program Director Qualifications:
Registered Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Master’s of Social Work, Master’s or Doctorate of Psychology, or minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related human services, rehabilitation, healthcare, social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience in TBI/disability services that includes:
- case management / service coordination / brokering community-based services
- functional assessment of ADLs/IADLs and development of treatment/service plans
- teaching or supporting individuals with disabilities to improve independence/community living skills
- habilitation / day program / vocational / residential or community-based rehabilitative services
Experience in interdisciplinary, rehabilitative management of head-injured and neurologically impaired populations required. Experience with HCBS/TBI Waiver, LHCSA, Medicaid billing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, program operations and staff supervision strongly preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational, clinical, operational and interpersonal skills. Exhibit strong ability to read and interpret regulations, communicate verbally and in writing, and manage multiple programmatic priorities simultaneously. Possess strong working knowledge of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, community-based service delivery, rehabilitation services and program operations. Exhibit an exemplary degree of initiative, sound judgment, industry and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures, quality improvement, regulatory requirements and interdepartmental relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting. May require lifting greater than 50 lbs on an as-needed basis.
Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
INDBH1
Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Map your degree to Program Director duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field aligns with the role's core functions. A Program Director overseeing clinical trials needs a health sciences or public health background, not just any bachelor's degree. Document how your coursework directly supports the program scope in your offer letter.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Director roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this title. LCA history confirms an employer understands the sponsorship process, not just that they're open to it.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you from underpaid offers that could delay certification.
Clarify the employer's filing timeline upfront
Program Director roles often involve a long onboarding process. Confirm whether your employer plans to file for the October 1 cap start date or use cap-exempt status if they're a nonprofit or university. A misaligned timeline can leave you in a 60-day grace period with no petition filed.
Document multi-site program scope precisely
If your Program Director role covers multiple locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend a meaningful amount of time. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize multi-location H-1B petitions, so your job description should specify each site and the corresponding program responsibilities.
Check your O*NET profile for specialty occupation support
The O*NET profile for Program Director occupations lists the education and knowledge requirements adjudicators reference. Pull the specific knowledge domains and typical entry-level requirements from O*NET and confirm they match what your employer states in the H-1B petition support letter.
H-1B Visa Program Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Program Director positions typically require degrees in public health, education, business administration, or a field directly tied to the program's subject matter. Generic management experience alone won't satisfy the requirement. Your employer's support letter must connect the specific program scope to your degree field.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Program Director roles most often?
Healthcare systems, universities, research institutions, and large nonprofits are among the most active H-1B sponsors for Program Director titles because many already operate as cap-exempt employers under INA Section 214(c)(3)(B). Tech companies and government contractors also sponsor frequently. You can filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces that data directly from DOL filings.
What happens to my H-1B petition if the program I'm directing gets restructured or defunded?
If your position is eliminated or your duties change substantially, your H-1B status may be affected because the petition is tied to the specific role and employer described in the approved petition. Your employer must notify USCIS of material changes. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsor or change status. Document your original job duties carefully so any post-restructuring changes are easy to identify.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Program Director role if the position is fully remote?
Yes, but the LCA must list each location where you'll perform work. For fully remote roles, your home address is typically listed as the worksite, and the prevailing wage requirement applies to that location's wage level. If you move to a different metropolitan area, your employer needs to file an amended LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition. Confirm this process with your employer before accepting a remote offer.
How do I know if a Program Director job posting actually leads to H-1B sponsorship?
Job postings that mention visa sponsorship vary widely in accuracy. The most reliable signal is an employer's prior LCA filing history for this specific title, which is public DOL data. Postings that say 'will sponsor for the right candidate' often involve employers unfamiliar with the full cost and timeline. Confirming the employer has filed H-1B petitions for Program Director roles before before engaging saves significant time.