OPT Field Sales Consultant Jobs
Field Sales Consultant roles are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove your value before transitioning to long-term status.
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Provides senior level support to older adults and people with physical or intellectual disabilities in the navigation of the IRIS program - Wisconsin's fully self-directed long-term supports and services (LTSS) program. Manages a complex participant caseload, promotes consistent application of program requirements, serves as a peer resource, and supports supervisory and team initiatives that strengthen service quality, compliance, and participant outcomes within the Wisconsin IRIS program.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Manages a complex IRIS participant caseload and delivers consultation, planning, monitoring, and follow-up activities in accordance with program requirements, participant needs, and established service standards.
- Conducts required participant contacts, including in-person visits and annual home visits, and remains responsive to participant requests in support of the self-directed nature of the IRIS program.
- Delivers and oversees orientation to new participants regarding program rights, responsibilities, enrollment documentation, and stewardship of public funds.
- Facilitates person-centered planning by assessing participant goals, relationships, natural supports, community connections, employment interests, backup plans, and awareness of available program options.
- Guides and partners with participants in identifying desired outcomes and monitors plans on an ongoing basis to ensure services remain aligned with participant goals, budgets, and program requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, planning activities, plan changes, and required system updates within established turnaround times.
- Guides participants in understanding budget reports, amendment requests, one-time expense processes, provider payment issues, and other administrative requirements to support compliant budget management.
- Researches and shares community resources, natural supports, and service options that advance participant outcomes and reduce barriers to successful plan implementation.
- Identifies, escalates, and helps resolve participant, service, documentation, or compliance issues by applying sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of program requirements.
- Serves as a peer resource to other IRIS Consultants by sharing best practices, reinforcing consistent service delivery and documentation practices, and supporting onboarding and mentoring of less experienced staff.
- Supports supervisors and operational leaders through participation in team initiatives, committees, workgroups, audits, workflow support, and other assigned activities that improve team performance and program effectiveness.
- Promotes compliance with company policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable program requirements while maintaining effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings, case consultation, training, and continuous improvement efforts to support consistent, high-quality IRIS Consulting services.
- Local travel required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of experience related to the delivery of social services to target populations, including older adults and individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field (or 4 years of commensurate experience if no degree).
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
- Knowledge of long-term care programs and familiarity with principles of self-determination, person-centered planning, and community-based service coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and participant needs.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, families, providers, and internal partners.
- Ability to adapt communication and work style to a variety of settings, diverse populations, personalities, and sensitive personal situations.
- Resourceful approach to researching community resources, resolving issues, and supporting participant access to services and natural supports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology used for documentation, communication, reporting, and data entry in online systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to model consistency, provide peer support, and reinforce established policies, procedures, and service expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting onboarding, mentoring, training, or peer development activities.
- Demonstrated experience participating in committees, special projects, quality initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
Strong working knowledge of IRIS program operations, documentation expectations, and company policies and procedures.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
PAY RANGE
$21.82 - $42.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides senior level support to older adults and people with physical or intellectual disabilities in the navigation of the IRIS program - Wisconsin's fully self-directed long-term supports and services (LTSS) program. Manages a complex participant caseload, promotes consistent application of program requirements, serves as a peer resource, and supports supervisory and team initiatives that strengthen service quality, compliance, and participant outcomes within the Wisconsin IRIS program.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Manages a complex IRIS participant caseload and delivers consultation, planning, monitoring, and follow-up activities in accordance with program requirements, participant needs, and established service standards.
- Conducts required participant contacts, including in-person visits and annual home visits, and remains responsive to participant requests in support of the self-directed nature of the IRIS program.
- Delivers and oversees orientation to new participants regarding program rights, responsibilities, enrollment documentation, and stewardship of public funds.
- Facilitates person-centered planning by assessing participant goals, relationships, natural supports, community connections, employment interests, backup plans, and awareness of available program options.
- Guides and partners with participants in identifying desired outcomes and monitors plans on an ongoing basis to ensure services remain aligned with participant goals, budgets, and program requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, planning activities, plan changes, and required system updates within established turnaround times.
- Guides participants in understanding budget reports, amendment requests, one-time expense processes, provider payment issues, and other administrative requirements to support compliant budget management.
- Researches and shares community resources, natural supports, and service options that advance participant outcomes and reduce barriers to successful plan implementation.
- Identifies, escalates, and helps resolve participant, service, documentation, or compliance issues by applying sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of program requirements.
- Serves as a peer resource to other IRIS Consultants by sharing best practices, reinforcing consistent service delivery and documentation practices, and supporting onboarding and mentoring of less experienced staff.
- Supports supervisors and operational leaders through participation in team initiatives, committees, workgroups, audits, workflow support, and other assigned activities that improve team performance and program effectiveness.
- Promotes compliance with company policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable program requirements while maintaining effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings, case consultation, training, and continuous improvement efforts to support consistent, high-quality IRIS Consulting services.
- Local travel required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of experience related to the delivery of social services to target populations, including older adults and individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field (or 4 years of commensurate experience if no degree).
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
- Knowledge of long-term care programs and familiarity with principles of self-determination, person-centered planning, and community-based service coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and participant needs.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, families, providers, and internal partners.
- Ability to adapt communication and work style to a variety of settings, diverse populations, personalities, and sensitive personal situations.
- Resourceful approach to researching community resources, resolving issues, and supporting participant access to services and natural supports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology used for documentation, communication, reporting, and data entry in online systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to model consistency, provide peer support, and reinforce established policies, procedures, and service expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting onboarding, mentoring, training, or peer development activities.
- Demonstrated experience participating in committees, special projects, quality initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
Strong working knowledge of IRIS program operations, documentation expectations, and company policies and procedures.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
PAY RANGE
$21.82 - $42.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Sales Consultant
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Search Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to identify employers who have previously sponsored H-1B visas for sales roles. Companies with a track record are far more likely to sponsor you after your OPT period ends.
Frame your OPT timeline early in conversations
Raise your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Most hiring managers appreciate transparency, and it filters out employers who won't sponsor before you invest time in a multi-round interview process.
Build a revenue track record from day one
Document your sales performance with concrete metrics from your first months on the job. Quota attainment percentages and pipeline numbers give your employer a clear business case when justifying H-1B sponsorship to leadership and legal teams.
Confirm your degree qualifies the role as a specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility for sales roles depends on the job requiring a specific bachelor's degree field. A business, marketing, or communications degree tied to a consultative or technical sales role strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
Ask about sponsorship policy during the offer negotiation
Request a direct conversation with HR about the company's sponsorship process before signing. Some firms sponsor selectively based on performance reviews, while others have a formal policy. Knowing this upfront protects your immigration planning.
Use your STEM OPT extension window strategically if eligible
If your undergraduate or graduate degree qualifies for STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of work authorization. Use that runway to participate in multiple H-1B lottery cycles and build the tenure employers need to justify sponsorship.
Field Sales Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Field Sales Consultants?
Yes. Field Sales Consultant roles typically qualify for OPT work authorization when they align with your degree field in business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Your employment must be directly related to your major. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may need to demonstrate how the role connects to your area of study before your DSO approves the position.
Do Field Sales Consultant jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on how the role is structured. Consultative or technical sales positions tied to a specific degree field have a stronger case for H-1B specialty occupation status than general sales roles where any bachelor's degree qualifies. Target employers in industries like software, healthcare, or financial services, where sales roles are more likely to require specialized knowledge and command H-1B sponsorship. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Does the 90-day unemployment rule apply while I'm job searching for sales roles?
Yes. During your OPT period, you cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment. If you're between jobs or still searching for a Field Sales Consultant position, that time counts toward your limit. STEM OPT extension holders face a stricter 150-day combined cap. Start your job search early and track your unemployment days carefully to stay in status.
Can I work as an independent contractor or 1099 sales rep on OPT?
Self-employment is permitted on OPT, but it requires meeting specific conditions. You must be actively engaged in a business related to your degree, not simply taking short-term gig contracts. For Field Sales Consultant work, this means operating as a legitimate business entity with defined clients and deliverables. Consult your DSO before accepting any contractor or commission-only arrangement to confirm it satisfies OPT employment requirements.
What should I look for in a Field Sales Consultant job posting as an OPT student?
Prioritize postings that list a specific degree requirement in business, marketing, or a related field rather than accepting any bachelor's degree. This directly affects your H-1B eligibility down the line. Roles at established companies with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have the infrastructure to support sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Field Sales Consultant openings by OPT and sponsorship compatibility so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor.