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H-1B visa jobs for Support Workers exist, but only when the employer structures the role around degree-level duties in social work, psychology, or a directly related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, committing to prevailing wage and worksite compliance for your status period.
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Child Support Enforcement Officer 3 - Lead Worker
The Division of Child Support is hiring for multiple Support Enforcement Officer 3s to serve as lead workers in their Everett, Mt. Vernon, and Smokey Point offices. As a Support Enforcement Officer 3, you'll step in when families need stability and fairness by ensuring children get the financial and medical support they are owed. You'll research cases, understand the details, and take action that can change how people are supported. You will work on complex cases, solve problems, and make informed decisions using your expertise and judgment.
As a lead worker, you will also guide and mentor others on your team, helping them learn and grow. Some days are fast and busy. Some conversations are tough. But every day, your work has purpose. You are the person who brings clarity, structure, and accountability when it matters most.
Please note: These positions are currently approved to work a flexible/hybrid schedule based on business needs. The current expectation would be to work at least one day in-office per week and telework when a presence in-office is not required. As part of the application, you'll be asked which location you are interested in.
Some of what you will do:
- Interview parents, employers and others to gather and verify financial and case information.
- Explain child support laws, policies and processes in a way people can understand.
- Establish, modify and enforce child and medical support orders.
- Calculate support amounts and past-due balances using detailed financial information.
- Take enforcement actions such as wage withholding, liens or asset seizure when needed.
- Manage complex cases that may involve multiple states, tribes or countries.
- Resolve conflicts and help people work through disagreements about support and debt.
- Review legal and financial documents to make accurate and fair decisions.
- Train, coach and guide team members while checking the quality of their work.
- Act as a lead worker by assigning tasks, answering questions and supporting team success.
- Research and locate individuals and assets using a variety of tools and systems.
- Ensure all actions follow federal and state laws, timelines and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate records while protecting confidential information.
Who should apply?
Two years of college level coursework*,
AND
Four years* of experience related to child support enforcement and/or debt collection, including two years of experience as a Support Enforcement Officer.
- Note: Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted year for year.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:
- Understanding of laws and regulations: Knowledge of State statutes and Federal regulations, court decisions, paternity proceedings, accounting and collection practices, legal rights, and remedies in support enforcement.
- Math skills: Calculates support amounts and debt balances quickly and accurately using detailed financial data.
- Team leadership: You’re confident mentoring others and helping them grow in their roles.
- Collection experience: You have experience with enforcement practices, interpreting financial records, and tracking payments.
- Time management: You juggle competing tasks and deadlines without letting the details slip.
- Investigative skills: You know how to gather information from various sources to make informed decisions.
- Adaptability: You stay steady and responsive in a fast-changing policy and workload environment.
- Technical skills: You are comfortable using case management systems like the Support Enforcement Management System.
- Independence: You work well on your own, make sound decisions, and stay focused on priorities.
- Conflict resolution skills: To calmly and respectfully de-escalate difficult or emotionally charged interactions.
- Strong communication skills: Able to clearly explain complex legal and financial information to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Interested? Apply today!
Questions? Please contact the assigned DSHS recruiter by email Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and quote job number 09182.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Description
Child Support Enforcement Officer 3 - Lead Worker
The Division of Child Support is hiring for multiple Support Enforcement Officer 3s to serve as lead workers in their Everett, Mt. Vernon, and Smokey Point offices. As a Support Enforcement Officer 3, you'll step in when families need stability and fairness by ensuring children get the financial and medical support they are owed. You'll research cases, understand the details, and take action that can change how people are supported. You will work on complex cases, solve problems, and make informed decisions using your expertise and judgment.
As a lead worker, you will also guide and mentor others on your team, helping them learn and grow. Some days are fast and busy. Some conversations are tough. But every day, your work has purpose. You are the person who brings clarity, structure, and accountability when it matters most.
Please note: These positions are currently approved to work a flexible/hybrid schedule based on business needs. The current expectation would be to work at least one day in-office per week and telework when a presence in-office is not required. As part of the application, you'll be asked which location you are interested in.
Some of what you will do:
- Interview parents, employers and others to gather and verify financial and case information.
- Explain child support laws, policies and processes in a way people can understand.
- Establish, modify and enforce child and medical support orders.
- Calculate support amounts and past-due balances using detailed financial information.
- Take enforcement actions such as wage withholding, liens or asset seizure when needed.
- Manage complex cases that may involve multiple states, tribes or countries.
- Resolve conflicts and help people work through disagreements about support and debt.
- Review legal and financial documents to make accurate and fair decisions.
- Train, coach and guide team members while checking the quality of their work.
- Act as a lead worker by assigning tasks, answering questions and supporting team success.
- Research and locate individuals and assets using a variety of tools and systems.
- Ensure all actions follow federal and state laws, timelines and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate records while protecting confidential information.
Who should apply?
Two years of college level coursework*,
AND
Four years* of experience related to child support enforcement and/or debt collection, including two years of experience as a Support Enforcement Officer.
- Note: Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted year for year.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:
- Understanding of laws and regulations: Knowledge of State statutes and Federal regulations, court decisions, paternity proceedings, accounting and collection practices, legal rights, and remedies in support enforcement.
- Math skills: Calculates support amounts and debt balances quickly and accurately using detailed financial data.
- Team leadership: You’re confident mentoring others and helping them grow in their roles.
- Collection experience: You have experience with enforcement practices, interpreting financial records, and tracking payments.
- Time management: You juggle competing tasks and deadlines without letting the details slip.
- Investigative skills: You know how to gather information from various sources to make informed decisions.
- Adaptability: You stay steady and responsive in a fast-changing policy and workload environment.
- Technical skills: You are comfortable using case management systems like the Support Enforcement Management System.
- Independence: You work well on your own, make sound decisions, and stay focused on priorities.
- Conflict resolution skills: To calmly and respectfully de-escalate difficult or emotionally charged interactions.
- Strong communication skills: Able to clearly explain complex legal and financial information to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Interested? Apply today!
Questions? Please contact the assigned DSHS recruiter by email Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and quote job number 09182.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Support Worker
Align your degree to the role
H-1B visa eligibility for Support Worker roles depends on the position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific job title and document how your degree maps directly to the posted duties.
Verify prevailing wage before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the county where the job is located. If the offered salary falls below that threshold, your employer's LCA will not be certified and the sponsorship cannot proceed.
Target agencies with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have certified LCAs for Support Worker or social services roles in your target city. Employers with verified filing history have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process and are more likely to move forward without internal delays.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves serving clients at multiple locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Raise this during offer negotiations so there are no compliance gaps between your I-129 approval and your first day on-site.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your social work or psychology degree was earned outside the United States, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before the employer files. USCIS reviews foreign degree equivalency as part of the specialty occupation determination, and gaps here are a common source of Requests for Evidence.
Plan your timeline around I-129 processing
Your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your intended start date, and standard processing can run several months. Build that window into your offer acceptance timeline so your status is in place before you begin work.
H-1B Visa Support Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Support Worker role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Support Worker position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a directly related field as a minimum entry requirement. Roles framed around degree-level clinical or behavioral health duties can meet the standard, but positions primarily requiring non-degree skills do not qualify and cannot be sponsored under H-1B.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Support Worker jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Support Worker and social services roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Filtering by city helps you target organizations that have already completed DOL certification for your location, which significantly shortens the sponsorship timeline compared to approaching employers with no prior filing experience.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Prepare a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, official transcripts, your current resume highlighting degree-level duties, and any relevant professional licenses or certifications required by the state where you plan to work. Having these ready before the employer begins the LCA process prevents delays at the USCIS petition stage.
What is the LCA requirement and why does it matter for Support Worker positions?
A Labor Condition Application is a DOL-certified document your employer files before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS. It certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. For Support Worker roles, the LCA must reflect the specific county or city where you will work, and each separate worksite requires its own certified LCA.
How long does H-1B status last for a Support Worker, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years require your employer to have an approved immigrant visa petition on file with USCIS. Maintaining continuous employment with an H-1B-sponsoring employer and ensuring your LCA remains certified and current are both necessary to stay in valid status throughout that period.