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H-1B visa jobs for Youth Workers require employers to frame the role around degree-level duties in social work, psychology, or human development. Sponsoring organizations file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then petition USCIS to authorize your three-year H-1B status.
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Join us and help youth build brighter futures by teaching vital life skills and creating a safe, supportive environment. Every day you work is a step toward changing a child’s future!
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Youth Care Worker in New Orleans, LA!!
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour
Full-Time or Part-Time: Part-Time
Shifts: Sundays & Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start building time off immediately
- Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage for peace of mind
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Teaching skills and monitoring youth behavior
- Creating a safe and positive living environment
- Supporting youth academic success and personal development
- Transporting youth to appointments, school, and activities
- Assists with intake and departure documentation
- Observes and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families
- Physically and emotionally able to manage stressful situations
- Work indoors with some outdoor activities and occasional interruptions
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage and Environment:
- Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient agility and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations – physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families
- Must have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility to monitor youth, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth
- Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth
Join us and be a life-changing influence in a child’s future. Apply today and start making a difference!
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
ABOUT BOYS TOWN:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional cost savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts, and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
INTRODUCTION
Join us and help youth build brighter futures by teaching vital life skills and creating a safe, supportive environment. Every day you work is a step toward changing a child’s future!
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Youth Care Worker in New Orleans, LA!!
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour
Full-Time or Part-Time: Part-Time
Shifts: Sundays & Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start building time off immediately
- Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage for peace of mind
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Teaching skills and monitoring youth behavior
- Creating a safe and positive living environment
- Supporting youth academic success and personal development
- Transporting youth to appointments, school, and activities
- Assists with intake and departure documentation
- Observes and participates in mediation and planning conferences with youth and their families
- Physically and emotionally able to manage stressful situations
- Work indoors with some outdoor activities and occasional interruptions
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage and Environment:
- Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient agility and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations – physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families
- Must have sufficient ability to see, hear, speak, and mobility to monitor youth, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth
- Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth
Join us and be a life-changing influence in a child’s future. Apply today and start making a difference!
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
ABOUT BOYS TOWN:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional cost savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts, and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
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Align your degree to the role
Youth Worker positions don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Your employer's job description must require at least a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or human development. Review your transcript against the role's stated requirements before applying.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with confirmed H-1B visa LCA filing history in social services and youth development. Migrate Mate shows which organizations have sponsored this occupation before, so you spend your time on employers already familiar with the process.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the specific county and job zone before salary discussions so you can confirm the offered rate clears the threshold.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Youth Workers often rotate across multiple program sites, group homes, or school locations. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before work begins there. Clarify this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel during the offer stage, not after placement.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
The O*NET profile for your occupation lists the knowledge domains and tasks tied to degree-level work. Share the relevant sections with your employer when drafting the job description for the I-129 petition to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
File before your OPT or grace period expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your OPT end date to maintain work authorization through the cap-gap period. Confirm your employer's timeline allows at least 90 days of preparation before that deadline.
H-1B Visa Youth Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Youth Worker role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as social work, psychology, or human development as a minimum condition of the job. Generalist positions that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement won't meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in this field structure job postings around specific degree requirements to satisfy USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Youth Workers?
Nonprofits, residential treatment centers, school districts, and government-contracted social service agencies are the most active sponsors. These organizations tend to have established HR and legal infrastructure for immigration filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation directly on Migrate Mate, which shows sponsorship activity by role and location.
What documents should I gather before a Youth Worker H-1B petition?
Compile your official transcripts, degree certificates, any state professional licenses, and a detailed resume that maps your duties to degree-level competencies. Your employer will also need a copy of your passport, current immigration status documents, and a written job description that explicitly states the degree requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is typically required.
How long does H-1B status last for a Youth Worker?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status generally requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification under PERM that meets specific age-of-filing criteria. Your employer must file an extension petition before your current status expires to maintain your authorization without interruption.
What happens if my Youth Worker position moves to a new program site?
Every worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA from DOL before work begins at that location. If your employer reassigns you to a new group home, school, or community center not covered by your existing LCA, they must file a new LCA and update USCIS through an amended I-129 petition. Working at an unlisted site before the LCA is certified puts both you and your employer out of compliance.