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Regional Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, public administration, or organizational management. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a federally and state mandated resident-directed advocacy program designed to protect the civil and resident rights of vulnerable adults living in long-term care facilities.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
PLEASE ATTACH YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO VALIDATE YOUR DEGREE.
PURPOSE: This position exists primarily to protect the civil and resident rights of New Mexicans living in long-term care facilities and to independently advocate for residents' wishes and quality of care that meets national standards.
Responsibilities
Regional coordinators develop relationships within the long-term care facilities and within their region to promote and protect resident rights and the role of the Ombudsman program. They are knowledgeable about long-term care services and supports. They manage regional Ombudsman Volunteers: recruit, train, retain and provide support and technical assistance. Identifies, investigates, and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of long-term care facility residents that relate to action, inaction or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety welfare or rights of residents. Travels throughout the Albuquerque Metro / NW region to visit residents in facilities, participate in resident care plan meetings, visit resident and family councils, and promote the program. Maintains a regular presence in long-term care facilities and provides in-service trainings to staff, resident and family councils. Keeps volunteers current through oversight and training. Provides direct advocacy services in all facilities not covered by a certified volunteer. Maintains case documentation in Ombudsmanager to support the federal Ombudsman Program National reporting requirements as a basis for continued federal fiscal support. Provides systemic advocacy and education services in long-term care facilities to ensure quality of life of facility residents. Maintain case documentation as required for national reporting and for court appearances as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
CUSTOMERS
Individuals residing in long-term care settings, such as nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related social science field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification, plus two (2) years of related experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in person with residents where they reside and in an office setting with extensive computer and telephone use. Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Statewide travel is required to visit residents in long-term care facilities, as well as travel to trainings and outreach events.
Specific geographic location for this position will vary depending on agency needs and utilization.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Pre-employment state and federal criminal background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within 90 days of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Sheri Jones (575) 520-5327. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a federally and state mandated resident-directed advocacy program designed to protect the civil and resident rights of vulnerable adults living in long-term care facilities.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
PLEASE ATTACH YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO VALIDATE YOUR DEGREE.
PURPOSE: This position exists primarily to protect the civil and resident rights of New Mexicans living in long-term care facilities and to independently advocate for residents' wishes and quality of care that meets national standards.
Responsibilities
Regional coordinators develop relationships within the long-term care facilities and within their region to promote and protect resident rights and the role of the Ombudsman program. They are knowledgeable about long-term care services and supports. They manage regional Ombudsman Volunteers: recruit, train, retain and provide support and technical assistance. Identifies, investigates, and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of long-term care facility residents that relate to action, inaction or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety welfare or rights of residents. Travels throughout the Albuquerque Metro / NW region to visit residents in facilities, participate in resident care plan meetings, visit resident and family councils, and promote the program. Maintains a regular presence in long-term care facilities and provides in-service trainings to staff, resident and family councils. Keeps volunteers current through oversight and training. Provides direct advocacy services in all facilities not covered by a certified volunteer. Maintains case documentation in Ombudsmanager to support the federal Ombudsman Program National reporting requirements as a basis for continued federal fiscal support. Provides systemic advocacy and education services in long-term care facilities to ensure quality of life of facility residents. Maintain case documentation as required for national reporting and for court appearances as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
CUSTOMERS
Individuals residing in long-term care settings, such as nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related social science field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification, plus two (2) years of related experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in person with residents where they reside and in an office setting with extensive computer and telephone use. Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Statewide travel is required to visit residents in long-term care facilities, as well as travel to trainings and outreach events.
Specific geographic location for this position will vary depending on agency needs and utilization.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Pre-employment state and federal criminal background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within 90 days of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Sheri Jones (575) 520-5327. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Regional Coordinator
Verify your degree aligns with the role
Regional Coordinator positions must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Pull the O*NET profile for this role and confirm your degree field directly corresponds to the job duties your offer letter describes.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before accepting an offer so you know the floor your salary must meet.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. If you're concerned about lottery odds, prioritize Regional Coordinator openings at these organizations, where USCIS processes petitions year-round.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Regional Coordinator roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed DOL LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing record shows an employer has completed sponsorship before, not just that they're open to it in principle.
Align your start date with the October 1 cap deadline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions filed in April have an October 1 employment start date. Structure your offer negotiation so your employer can submit by the April 1 filing window and your transition from any current status doesn't leave a gap.
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Find Regional Coordinator JobsRegional Coordinator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Regional Coordinator job focused on operations, program management, or multi-site logistics can qualify if the employer documents that a degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline is genuinely required, not just preferred.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Regional Coordinator positions?
Nonprofits, healthcare networks, logistics firms, and national retail or hospitality chains frequently hire Regional Coordinators at scale and have established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Cap-exempt employers like universities and government-affiliated research organizations file outside the lottery entirely. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for this occupation in your target region.
What does the employer need to file before sponsoring my H-1B as a Regional Coordinator?
Your employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed workers. Once the LCA is certified, your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Both steps must happen before your employment on H-1B status begins.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Regional Coordinator role if I change employers?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. Your new employer still needs to file a new LCA for the specific role and location, and you cannot begin work before the transfer petition is filed with USCIS.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored for a Regional Coordinator job?
Cap-subject petitions are selected in a random lottery from registrations submitted each April, with 65,000 slots in the regular cap and 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. If your employer is cap-exempt, the lottery doesn't apply. For cap-subject employers, registrations must be submitted in March and USCIS notifies selected registrants before April 1, after which employers have until June 30 to file full petitions.
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