H-1B Visa Social Services Specialist Jobs
Social Services Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Employers in healthcare systems, government contractors, and nonprofit organizations have active LCA filing histories for this occupation. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply unless your employer is a cap-exempt institution.
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The CDO Support Broker/Case Manager is responsible for coordinating services for individuals that have selected Consumer Directed Options, a choice under the Supports for Community Living, Michelle P. and Acquired Brain Injury waivers. The CDO Support Broker is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion, and participation.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience working with IDD population and Medicaid Waiver programs
- SCL (Supports for Community Living) Intellectual Disability Professional
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Case Management
- Complete assessments to determine eligibility for ongoing services
- Maintain client plan of care that is reflective of needs as identified by interdisciplinary team
- Develop crisis prevention plan and connect participants with additional community-based services to help prevent institutionalization
- Process employee paperwork and coordinate training prior to service provision
- Complete required documentation and training
- Participate in and promote performance improvement activities
Cost Containment and Productivity
- Work collaboratively with other region-wide programs to determine services offered in the Region
- Ensure that staff and other resources within the Region are utilized in a manner that optimizes the service delivery system
Corporate Involvement and Responsibilities
- Actively participate in corporate-wide initiatives
- Support and work within the mission and strategic plan of the organization
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards. e.g., state contracts, Joint Commission, etc.
While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!
The CDO Support Broker/Case Manager is responsible for coordinating services for individuals that have selected Consumer Directed Options, a choice under the Supports for Community Living, Michelle P. and Acquired Brain Injury waivers. The CDO Support Broker is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion, and participation.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience working with IDD population and Medicaid Waiver programs
- SCL (Supports for Community Living) Intellectual Disability Professional
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Case Management
- Complete assessments to determine eligibility for ongoing services
- Maintain client plan of care that is reflective of needs as identified by interdisciplinary team
- Develop crisis prevention plan and connect participants with additional community-based services to help prevent institutionalization
- Process employee paperwork and coordinate training prior to service provision
- Complete required documentation and training
- Participate in and promote performance improvement activities
Cost Containment and Productivity
- Work collaboratively with other region-wide programs to determine services offered in the Region
- Ensure that staff and other resources within the Region are utilized in a manner that optimizes the service delivery system
Corporate Involvement and Responsibilities
- Actively participate in corporate-wide initiatives
- Support and work within the mission and strategic plan of the organization
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards. e.g., state contracts, Joint Commission, etc.
While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Social Services Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Social Services Specialist role. A general business degree won't satisfy this, but social work, counseling, or human services degrees typically do. Check the O*NET occupation profile for accepted degree categories.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, university-affiliated programs, and government research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without lottery risk. Prioritize these when your job search begins so you're not dependent on the annual April registration window.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with confirmed LCA filings for social services roles on Migrate Mate. This surfaces organizations that have already cleared the DOL certification step, which signals genuine sponsorship capacity rather than vague intent.
Request the LCA before accepting an offer
Ask the employer to show you the certified Labor Condition Application before you sign. It confirms the wage level meets DOL prevailing wage standards for your location and job title, protecting you from being underpaid relative to similarly employed workers.
Prepare a detailed clinical or case documentation portfolio
Adjudicators reviewing H-1B petitions for social services roles often issue Requests for Evidence questioning whether the position truly requires a degree. A portfolio of complex case assessments and clinical documentation strengthens the employer's specialty occupation argument.
Align your start date with the October 1 cap window
If your employer is cap-subject, USCIS only accepts H-1B petitions for an October 1 start date. Build your job offer timeline so the employer can file in April after lottery selection, giving you enough runway to transition from OPT or another status.
H-1B Visa Social Services Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Services Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as social work, psychology, counseling, or human services. Generalist roles where any degree is acceptable are harder to support. The stronger the connection between your degree field and the job duties, the more defensible the petition.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Social Services Specialists?
Hospital systems, community mental health centers, university-affiliated clinics, and government contractors tend to have established H-1B filing infrastructure for this role. You can identify employers with verified filing histories for social services occupations by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces organizations that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions.
Can a nonprofit social services agency sponsor my H-1B visa?
Yes, nonprofits can sponsor H-1B petitions, but most are cap-subject unless they have a formal affiliation with a university or qualify as a nonprofit research organization. A cap-subject nonprofit employer still needs to enter you in the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's cap status and their experience with H-1B filings before accepting an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a government contract funding my position?
If your position is eliminated due to contract loss, your employer is required to notify USCIS and withdraw the petition. You then enter a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer. Acting quickly matters because the transfer must be initiated, not just accepted, before the grace period expires.
Will USCIS question whether my Social Services Specialist role truly requires a degree?
Requests for Evidence are common for social services roles because job postings sometimes list a degree as preferred rather than required. Your employer should document why the specific duties require specialized theoretical knowledge gained through a degree program, not just experience. Industry standards from professional licensing bodies and internal job classification records both support this argument.