H-1B Visa Wellness Manager Jobs
Wellness Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in health promotion, public health, or a related field. Large employers in healthcare, tech, and corporate sectors file LCAs regularly for this occupation. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Wage - $98,500 - 102,500 annually/ based on experience
Schedule – Full Time
Our staff also enjoy these benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!
What you will be doing: Directly supervises the Health & Wellness Clerk, RN, LPN/LVN, TEAP specialist, TEAP/TUPP Specialist, physician, PA/NP, and Mental Health Consultant. Provides daily management and oversight of all health and wellness center activities and health and wellness staff including subcontracted providers. Involved in the center disability program as the Medical Co-Disability Coordinator. Responsible for all administrative requirements and assuring compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and MTC requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the department
- Evaluate staff performance, provide staff training for wellness staff as well as required trainings for new hires and all center staff
- Develop departmental budget in collaboration with the finance & administration director. Monitor and control expenditures and review and recommend changes as needed. Review, approve, and submit all payment requests from outside vendors and subcontracted wellness staff to the finance department for payment
- Develop and implement new and revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the wellness department. Train and coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives
- Review and audit all assigned areas regularly, or at least monthly per MTC’s data integrity policy, for contractual compliance. Implement a continuous quality improvement program to identify needed improvements and employ mechanisms to improve compliance and assure delivery of quality and effective services to students
- Manage and conduct coordinated health care for students and implementation of other health related programs, including medical, oral health, mental health, and substance abuse services. Assure chronic care management of all students with chronic illnesses
- Assure that clinical services, including medication management are within health staff’ scope of practice and within federal, state, and local regulations and statutes
- In collaboration with human resources and procurement staff, assure all staff’ credentials meet DOL requirements for their position and they have a current active license and/or certification required for their position, maintaining a copy of all credentials in the wellness center
- Prepare and submit required reports within required timeframe
- Manage the record keeping and reporting of student injuries in the system provided by DOL
- Provide direction and technical assistance in all required health related programs
- Provide nursing care for students as needed
- Provide staff training for wellness staff as well as required trainings for new hires and all center staff as needed
- As required, take after hour phone calls from non-health staff for student’s medical symptoms not covered under the symptomatic management guidelines (SMGs) or directed calls per the SMG
- Participates in an on call rotation as assigned and is available outside of regularly scheduled work hours to provide consultation, guidance, and support for urgent situations. On call responsibilities are limited to consultation and decision making support unless otherwise directed by management
- Development of community linkages for health and disability resources
- Participate in required staff training as outlined in the center’s annual training plan
- Participate in and/or conduct required DOL and MTC meetings
- Participate in regional DOL calls and assure staff are aware of discipline specific calls and trainings to assure participation
- Coordinate the applicant file review process
- Function as the medical co-disability coordinator for the center
- Participate in development and revisions of disability related SOPs
- Participate in student employability programs and activities
- Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps zero tolerance policy
- Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
- Maintain accountability of staff, students and government property and adhere to safety practices
- Provide regular feedback to staff regarding Career Success Standards procedures and intervention techniques
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of employment and three years related experience, one of which should be in a supervisory capacity
- Experience working with youth in a paid or unpaid capacity is preferred
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Wellness Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to wellness management. A bachelor's in health promotion, kinesiology, or public health aligns cleanly. A business degree alone can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing health-specific coursework before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Wellness Manager roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation. Companies with repeated filings are already familiar with the H-1B process and less likely to reject candidates over sponsorship concerns.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating salary
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before you enter salary negotiations.
Confirm the role's O*NET classification with your employer
Wellness Manager maps to a specific O*NET code that your employer must cite in the LCA. If HR lists the job under a general management code instead, the specialty occupation argument weakens. Ask your HR contact to confirm the correct occupational classification before the LCA is filed.
Submit your H-1B registration before the March deadline
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in early March each year, with the window typically closing within two weeks. Missing registration means waiting a full year. Coordinate with your employer well before February so all registration details are ready.
Request an employment verification letter on company letterhead
Your I-129 petition requires a support letter detailing your job duties, required education, and offered wage. Ask HR to specify that a health-related bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, not a preference, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
H-1B Visa Wellness Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wellness Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health promotion, public health, exercise science, or nutrition. The key is that the degree requirement must be stated as a minimum, not a preference. Roles at larger organizations that have formalized health and benefits programs tend to meet this standard more consistently than generalist wellness coordinator positions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Wellness Manager roles?
Corporate wellness programs at large tech firms, hospital systems, insurance companies, and university health departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations run structured H-1B filing programs and already understand LCA requirements. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for wellness and health management occupations.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect a Wellness Manager job offer?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific worksite location and job level. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage rates for your city before your offer letter is finalized, so you can confirm compliance early in the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Wellness Manager role without restarting the cap process?
Yes. If you're already in valid H-1B status, you can transfer to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing. Your new employer files an I-129 petition, and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The cap does not apply again. Confirm your current I-94 is valid and that there's no gap in employment before the transfer petition is filed.
What documentation should I prepare to support the specialty occupation argument for a Wellness Manager H-1B?
Gather your official transcripts showing a degree in a health-related field, any professional certifications such as CHES or WELCOA credentials, and a detailed job description from your employer that lists the degree as a requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps USCIS confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the same field.