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Agency Owner roles on OPT require an employer of record or a U.S.-based business entity to sponsor your work authorization, since F-1 OPT doesn't permit self-employment. Most students pursue this path through established agencies willing to hire and sponsor while you build toward ownership.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Lead Agency Case Manager to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Lead Agency Case Manager plays an essential role in overseeing and coordinating comprehensive case management services within the agency to ensure clients receive effective and timely support. This position is responsible for developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of clients. The Lead Agency Case Manager is responsible for promoting effective education, self-management support, and timely healthcare delivery to achieve optimal quality and positive outcomes. The Lead Agency Case Manager ensures compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies while advocating for member rights and resources. Ultimately, the Lead Agency Case Manager drives the agency’s mission by enhancing member well-being through effective case management, leadership and coordination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in case management or a related role.
- Experience working with older adults, individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and family caregivers.
- Strong knowledge of case management principles, community resources, and relevant legal and ethical standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in case management software.
- Bilingual in the prominent language of the population being served.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, or a related discipline.
- Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
- Experience working with diverse populations and in multidisciplinary team environments.
- Familiarity with data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Assess clients in a comprehensive manner in person.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers, social services, and community resources to facilitate comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Ensure all case management activities comply with agency policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Encourages and provides education and training to caregivers, family members or friends.
- Serves as a liaison to providers, members and caregivers for coordination of services.
- Completes and maintains a client record with progress reports and forms related to service provision and ongoing documentation.
- For ADI participants, provide caregiver support, dementia education, and coordinate dementia-specific services, including respite and other approved supports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We are seeking a Lead Agency Case Manager to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Lead Agency Case Manager plays an essential role in overseeing and coordinating comprehensive case management services within the agency to ensure clients receive effective and timely support. This position is responsible for developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of clients. The Lead Agency Case Manager is responsible for promoting effective education, self-management support, and timely healthcare delivery to achieve optimal quality and positive outcomes. The Lead Agency Case Manager ensures compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies while advocating for member rights and resources. Ultimately, the Lead Agency Case Manager drives the agency’s mission by enhancing member well-being through effective case management, leadership and coordination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in case management or a related role.
- Experience working with older adults, individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and family caregivers.
- Strong knowledge of case management principles, community resources, and relevant legal and ethical standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in case management software.
- Bilingual in the prominent language of the population being served.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, or a related discipline.
- Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
- Experience working with diverse populations and in multidisciplinary team environments.
- Familiarity with data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Assess clients in a comprehensive manner in person.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers, social services, and community resources to facilitate comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Ensure all case management activities comply with agency policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Encourages and provides education and training to caregivers, family members or friends.
- Serves as a liaison to providers, members and caregivers for coordination of services.
- Completes and maintains a client record with progress reports and forms related to service provision and ongoing documentation.
- For ADI participants, provide caregiver support, dementia education, and coordinate dementia-specific services, including respite and other approved supports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Agency Owner
Clarify your OPT employment structure upfront
Agency Owner roles often blur the line between employment and self-employment. Make sure any arrangement involves a legitimate W-2 employer relationship with a U.S. business entity, which is the only structure that satisfies F-1 OPT work authorization requirements.
Target agencies actively hiring international talent
Smaller independent agencies and holding groups are often more flexible with sponsorship than large networks. Research firms that have previously hired F-1 OPT students into leadership tracks, as they understand the authorization requirements and are less likely to withdraw offers late.
Frame your pitch around revenue generation
Agency principals care about client acquisition and retention. Lead with measurable outcomes from past roles, such as accounts managed, clients retained, or revenue influenced. This shifts the conversation from your visa status to your business value from the first interaction.
Understand your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in a STEM field and the role qualifies, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full authorization timeline to employers.
Address the H-1B transition early in negotiations
Employers hiring you into an Agency Owner track need to plan for H-1B visa sponsorship before your OPT expires. Raise this during the offer stage, not after. Agencies that are serious about long-term hires will have a plan or be willing to develop one.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-open agencies
Not every agency listing is open to OPT candidates, and screening manually wastes time you don't have. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers willing to sponsor international students, so you can focus your outreach on roles where your authorization is already a known quantity.
Agency Owner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as an Agency Owner?
Yes, but only through a qualifying W-2 employer relationship, not as a self-employed business owner. F-1 OPT prohibits self-employment, so you must be hired by an existing U.S. agency that employs you directly. Some students enter ownership tracks by joining an agency as a senior employee with an equity or partnership arrangement structured through payroll.
Does an Agency Owner role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the nature of the role and your degree. If your agency specializes in a STEM-adjacent field, such as digital marketing technology, data analytics, or software, and your degree is STEM-designated, the role may qualify. Your DSO must confirm the degree's CIP code matches a DHS-approved STEM field, and your employer must meet the formal training plan requirements.
How do I find agencies willing to sponsor OPT students for ownership-track roles?
Most general job listings don't flag sponsorship willingness, which makes filtering manually time-consuming. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and shows roles from employers open to sponsoring work authorization. Focusing your search there saves significant time compared to cold-applying to agencies that may not be set up to hire international candidates.
What happens to my OPT authorization if the agency restructures or closes?
Your OPT is tied to employment in your authorized field, not to a specific employer. If your agency closes or restructures and you lose your W-2 employment, you have a 90-day unemployment buffer during your initial OPT period. You must report any job change or gap to your DSO promptly, as unreported unemployment can jeopardize your F-1 status.
Can an Agency Owner role lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, and it's one of the more viable H-1B pathways if the agency is willing. For H-1B sponsorship, the employer must file a Labor Condition Application and petition USCIS on your behalf before your OPT expires. Raise the H-1B question during the offer negotiation stage. Agencies that have sponsored before will understand the timeline; those that haven't may need guidance on the process.