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Case Manager jobs are consistently available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and many nonprofit and healthcare employers have established OPT and visa sponsorship pipelines.
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Case Manager / Program Manager / IDD Qualified Professional
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
As a Human Services / Support Coordinator or Qualified Professional with RHA, you will serve as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator and Group Home Manager, to guide the development of person-centered plans and overall programs based on the information you gain from interviewing the people we serve. A Qualified Professional serves as the primary individual contributor, coordinating and monitoring the array of services and supports needed to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through the personal outcome interview, including health and well-being, psychological, and promotion of personal independence. The QP assists each person in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. The QP supervises, integrates and coordinates person centered plans, and monitors progress towards personal, clinical, and functional outcomes. The QP initiates periodic reviews, investigations, modifications and adjustments by soliciting the person’s feedback as the person wants and needs change. The QP may supervise the work of others.
Annual salary: $52,000
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting each person we support to identify and communicate his or her requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviews
- Supervising, integrating and coordinating person-centered plans and monitoring progress towards personal, clinical and functional outcomes
- Initiating periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting the feedback of the people we support as their needs and goals change
- Reviewing assessments completed by the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to best help the people we support to meet their full potentials
- Supervising and writing the person-centered plan based on assessments, interviews, and observations
- Overseeing many aspects of residential activity, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure that the people we support are healthy and safe
- Visiting vocational centers, residential homes and any other area RHA provides services in to assess how person-centered plans are implemented
- Reporting to the Administrator and working closely with colleagues to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite person-centered plan implementation and workflow and improve employee performance
- Monitoring activities to ensure that quality assurance and/or state survey improvements are being made
- Helping to recruit, hire, train and dismiss Group Home Managers
- Serving as the link between the people we serve and their families and legal guardians to gain approval for services provided
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plus
- Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degree
- Working knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offerings
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Supervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferred
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Case Manager / Program Manager / IDD Qualified Professional
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
As a Human Services / Support Coordinator or Qualified Professional with RHA, you will serve as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator and Group Home Manager, to guide the development of person-centered plans and overall programs based on the information you gain from interviewing the people we serve. A Qualified Professional serves as the primary individual contributor, coordinating and monitoring the array of services and supports needed to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through the personal outcome interview, including health and well-being, psychological, and promotion of personal independence. The QP assists each person in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. The QP supervises, integrates and coordinates person centered plans, and monitors progress towards personal, clinical, and functional outcomes. The QP initiates periodic reviews, investigations, modifications and adjustments by soliciting the person’s feedback as the person wants and needs change. The QP may supervise the work of others.
Annual salary: $52,000
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting each person we support to identify and communicate his or her requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviews
- Supervising, integrating and coordinating person-centered plans and monitoring progress towards personal, clinical and functional outcomes
- Initiating periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting the feedback of the people we support as their needs and goals change
- Reviewing assessments completed by the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to best help the people we support to meet their full potentials
- Supervising and writing the person-centered plan based on assessments, interviews, and observations
- Overseeing many aspects of residential activity, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure that the people we support are healthy and safe
- Visiting vocational centers, residential homes and any other area RHA provides services in to assess how person-centered plans are implemented
- Reporting to the Administrator and working closely with colleagues to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite person-centered plan implementation and workflow and improve employee performance
- Monitoring activities to ensure that quality assurance and/or state survey improvements are being made
- Helping to recruit, hire, train and dismiss Group Home Managers
- Serving as the link between the people we serve and their families and legal guardians to gain approval for services provided
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plus
- Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degree
- Working knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offerings
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Supervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferred
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Case Manager
Target employers with established sponsorship histories
Hospitals, behavioral health networks, and large nonprofit organizations sponsor Case Managers far more often than small community agencies. Search for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for social workers or case management roles in the past.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
Case Manager roles must qualify as specialty occupations for OPT STEM extensions or H-1B sponsorship. A degree in social work, psychology, or public health typically satisfies this. Degrees in unrelated fields may not support a strong sponsorship case.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise visa sponsorship during the second interview or after a hiring manager signals strong interest. Framing it as a logistics question rather than a demand tends to keep conversations productive and avoids early disqualification from cautious recruiters.
Obtain relevant licensure or certifications early
A CCM credential or state-level case management certification strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument for H-1B sponsorship. Employers are more likely to invest in sponsorship when a candidate has recognized professional qualifications.
Prioritize roles with clear OPT start timelines
Case Manager hiring cycles in healthcare and nonprofits can run six to ten weeks. Apply early in your OPT period so onboarding completes well before your work authorization expires, giving employers and immigration counsel enough lead time.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for your OPT timeline
Your OPT employment authorization card and I-20 endorsement must be valid before your first day. Confirm your exact authorization dates with your DSO before accepting an offer, and communicate any constraints clearly to your hiring manager.
Case Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Case Managers in the United States?
Yes. Case Manager roles at hospitals, nonprofits, behavioral health organizations, and government agencies regularly hire F-1 OPT students. Your degree must be in a related field such as social work, psychology, or public health, and your employer must verify your work authorization using Form I-9 before your start date.
Do Case Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Case Manager positions do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because social work and psychology are not on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List. However, Case Managers with degrees in public health informatics, health sciences, or certain behavioral science concentrations may qualify. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Case Managers for an H-1B visa?
Large hospital systems, managed care organizations, and national nonprofit networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Case Manager roles. These employers have existing relationships with immigration counsel and understand the specialty occupation argument for the position. Smaller community agencies and county government offices rarely have the infrastructure to support H-1B petitions. Browse Case Manager jobs with sponsorship potential on Migrate Mate.
How do I document my OPT authorization when starting a Case Manager job?
Your employer will complete Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. You'll need to present your Employment Authorization Document, your valid F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-20 with a current DSO travel signature. Some employers in healthcare or child welfare settings may also require background checks before they can process your paperwork, so factor in extra lead time.
Is a Case Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it depends on the job description. Roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Positions where any degree is accepted, or where the duties are primarily administrative, face higher scrutiny. A well-drafted job description that ties specific duties to the required degree field significantly strengthens the petition.