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Social worker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field. Many hospital systems, nonprofits, and government contractors sponsor H-1B workers in clinical, school, and community-based settings. State licensure requirements add a credential layer most other H-1B roles don't face.
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Get Access To All JobsFull Time | Pay: $28.25 Hourly | Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30 Monday - Friday (Off Saturday & Sunday)
This position can be housed in McAlester, Antlers or Talihina.
Rotating on call schedule
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Serve as an advocate, case manager and coordinator of services in situations involving child and family matters.
Primary Tasks:
- Interview clients and assess social and emotional needs and determine nature and degree of services needed.
- Provide individual case management, advanced specialized treatment planning and intervention.
- Manage cases of tribal members, collaborate with tribal prosecutor's office, and attend court hearings.
- Monitor cases to ensure that state agencies and state courts comply with and where applicable, any tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
- Help communication between Choctaw Nation and outside agencies/courts to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for Choctaw children.
- Identify, document, and make referrals to resources available within the community and the Choctaw Nation to meet the needs of Choctaw families, and assist families with access to resources.
- Develop case plans and maintain confidential client files and materials organized, promptly and consistent with the Special Services Programs, tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
- Provide testimony in tribal or state courts and make written and verbal reports directly to the courts.
- Conduct and document in home visits.
- Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in restorative justice, advocacy, offender services, or a related social or occupational service field and two [2] experience in social work-related field, OR six [6] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
- Mediate and be at a professional level.
- Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsiveness.
- Knowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills.
- Experience providing testimony in courts.
- Use support devices such as computers, fax machines, copiers/scanners, phones, and tablets.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On-Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On-Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
- Plus, many more!
- (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS.
- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Full Time | Pay: $28.25 Hourly | Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30 Monday - Friday (Off Saturday & Sunday)
This position can be housed in McAlester, Antlers or Talihina.
Rotating on call schedule
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Serve as an advocate, case manager and coordinator of services in situations involving child and family matters.
Primary Tasks:
- Interview clients and assess social and emotional needs and determine nature and degree of services needed.
- Provide individual case management, advanced specialized treatment planning and intervention.
- Manage cases of tribal members, collaborate with tribal prosecutor's office, and attend court hearings.
- Monitor cases to ensure that state agencies and state courts comply with and where applicable, any tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
- Help communication between Choctaw Nation and outside agencies/courts to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for Choctaw children.
- Identify, document, and make referrals to resources available within the community and the Choctaw Nation to meet the needs of Choctaw families, and assist families with access to resources.
- Develop case plans and maintain confidential client files and materials organized, promptly and consistent with the Special Services Programs, tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
- Provide testimony in tribal or state courts and make written and verbal reports directly to the courts.
- Conduct and document in home visits.
- Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in restorative justice, advocacy, offender services, or a related social or occupational service field and two [2] experience in social work-related field, OR six [6] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
- Mediate and be at a professional level.
- Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsiveness.
- Knowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills.
- Experience providing testimony in courts.
- Use support devices such as computers, fax machines, copiers/scanners, phones, and tablets.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On-Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On-Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
- Plus, many more!
- (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS.
- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Social Worker
Secure state licensure before your job search
Most H-1B social worker petitions require proof of state licensure or eligibility. Get your LMSW or LCSW application in early, processing delays in your state can hold up the employer's I-129 filing and push your start date past the cap deadline.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 21-1020 series. Hospital networks, child welfare agencies, and VA contractors file consistently. Employers with repeated filings are already familiar with the H-1B process for social work roles specifically.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for social work occupations. Filter by role type and location to find organizations actively sponsoring, not just those open to it in theory.
Clarify the degree-equivalency argument upfront
If your degree is from outside the U.S., your employer's attorney will need a credential evaluation confirming it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in social work. Get a NACES-member evaluation done before offer stage to avoid delays when USCIS issues an RFE on educational requirements.
Ask how the employer handles licensure-portability gaps
If you're moving states for a new role, your existing license doesn't automatically transfer. Ask whether the employer will file the I-129 before your new state license clears, or whether they'll hold the petition. Some agencies have HR workflows for this; many don't.
Confirm the employer files cap-subject H-1B petitions
Nonprofit social service agencies and government-affiliated organizations may qualify as cap-exempt employers, which changes your filing timeline entirely. USCIS defines cap-exempt status narrowly, so confirm in writing whether the employer intends to file cap-subject or cap-exempt before you plan around the April lottery window.
H-1B Visa Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does social work qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Social work qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a specific degree for entry. Clinical and licensed social worker roles typically meet this standard. General case aide or paraprofessional positions may not, so job title and duties matter significantly.
How does state licensure affect H-1B sponsorship for social workers?
State licensure is a practical prerequisite for most H-1B social worker petitions, even though USCIS doesn't require it to approve the petition itself. Employers typically won't file until you're licensed or have a clear path to licensure in that state. If you're changing states, you'll need to start the reciprocity or endorsement process early, as delays can affect your petition timeline and employment start date.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for social workers?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, child welfare agencies, and large nonprofit behavioral health organizations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for social work roles. Government contractors operating social service programs also file regularly. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for social work occupations on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and role type.
Can a nonprofit social work employer file a cap-exempt H-1B petition?
Some can. USCIS grants cap-exempt status to qualifying nonprofit organizations affiliated with institutions of higher education, as well as certain government research organizations. Not all nonprofit social service agencies qualify. The affiliation test is specific, so ask the employer's immigration counsel to confirm cap-exempt eligibility before you plan around any filing window. Getting this wrong affects your entire start-date timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch social work employers?
You'll need a new H-1B petition filed by the new employer before you start working there. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin work with the new employer once they file the I-129, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. The new employer must also file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your role and location.