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HR Coordinator roles are among the more accessible entry points for F-1 OPT students in human resources, with many employers already familiar with sponsoring work authorization. Most positions require a degree in HR, business, or a related field, and your 12-month OPT window is typically enough time to demonstrate value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Location: Field: This field-based role in Nash County (Nashville), enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. These roles are county field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
The CFSP Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the members’ individual service plan within the scope of position in the NC CFSP Program, as required by applicable state law and contract.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide integrated whole-person Care Management under the CFSP Care Management model, including coordination across physical health, behavioral health, I/DD, LTSS, pharmacy, and unmet health-related needs.
- Offer Trauma-Informed Care by recognizing the role of ACEs in the CFSP population and coordinating cross-agency care to support children’s diverse needs, including physical, behavioral, social, educational, and legal aspects.
- Collaborate closely with each Member’s County Child Welfare Worker to align health care needs with permanency planning goals.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team, including primary health care and behavioral health professionals, specialty providers, and stakeholders in the child welfare system, to coordinate care (e.g., coordination involving juvenile justice awareness).
- Conduct telephonic or face-to-face assessments using predefined questions to identify, evaluate, coordinate, and manage member program needs.
- Identify members with potential clinical health care needs using predefined tools, coordinating their cases with clinical healthcare management and an interdisciplinary team for care coordination support.
- Oversee non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, or disabilities for cost-effective and efficient service utilization.
- Set short- and long-term goals in collaboration with members, caregivers, families, natural supports, and physicians.
- Identify members who would benefit from expanded services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community-based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
- Must reside in North Carolina.
- BA/BS degree preferred in a field related to health, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing or another relevant human services area.
- Two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals served by the child welfare system is preferred.
- Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
CFSP Managed Care Coordinator
Location: Field: This field-based role in Nash County (Nashville), enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. These roles are county field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
The CFSP Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the members’ individual service plan within the scope of position in the NC CFSP Program, as required by applicable state law and contract.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide integrated whole-person Care Management under the CFSP Care Management model, including coordination across physical health, behavioral health, I/DD, LTSS, pharmacy, and unmet health-related needs.
- Offer Trauma-Informed Care by recognizing the role of ACEs in the CFSP population and coordinating cross-agency care to support children’s diverse needs, including physical, behavioral, social, educational, and legal aspects.
- Collaborate closely with each Member’s County Child Welfare Worker to align health care needs with permanency planning goals.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team, including primary health care and behavioral health professionals, specialty providers, and stakeholders in the child welfare system, to coordinate care (e.g., coordination involving juvenile justice awareness).
- Conduct telephonic or face-to-face assessments using predefined questions to identify, evaluate, coordinate, and manage member program needs.
- Identify members with potential clinical health care needs using predefined tools, coordinating their cases with clinical healthcare management and an interdisciplinary team for care coordination support.
- Oversee non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, or disabilities for cost-effective and efficient service utilization.
- Set short- and long-term goals in collaboration with members, caregivers, families, natural supports, and physicians.
- Identify members who would benefit from expanded services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community-based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
- Must reside in North Carolina.
- BA/BS degree preferred in a field related to health, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing or another relevant human services area.
- Two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals served by the child welfare system is preferred.
- Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a HR Coordinator
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Larger employers in healthcare, tech, and professional services file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritizing these companies gives you a realistic path beyond OPT, since HR Coordinator roles at small businesses rarely come with sponsorship infrastructure.
Lead with your SHRM or HR certification progress
Employers sponsoring OPT workers want to see long-term investment. Mentioning active pursuit of SHRM-CP or PHR certification signals you're building a career in HR, not just filling a temporary role, which strengthens the sponsorship conversation.
Apply early in your OPT period, not at the end
Employers need time to evaluate you, start the H-1B process, and meet the April lottery deadline. Joining a company with less than six months left on your OPT makes that timeline nearly impossible to execute without STEM extension coverage.
Clarify your work authorization upfront, professionally
HR teams hire HR Coordinators, so your interviewer likely understands OPT better than most. Stating your authorization status clearly and early removes ambiguity and positions you as someone who understands compliance, which is directly relevant to the role.
Emphasize HRIS and compliance skills in your resume
Workday, ADP, and BambooHR experience signals immediate productivity. Employers weighing sponsorship costs against hiring you want to see you can contribute from day one, not spend months learning foundational systems before becoming a net asset.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly HR roles
Migrate Mate surfaces HR Coordinator positions at employers open to work authorization. Filtering specifically for OPT-friendly roles saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to companies that won't consider candidates requiring sponsorship now or later.
HR Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
HR Coordinator positions can qualify as specialty occupations, but it depends on how the role is defined. Positions requiring a specific bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field are more defensible than generalist roles. Employers should document the degree requirement clearly in the job description to support an H-1B petition.
Can I work as an HR Coordinator on STEM OPT extension?
STEM OPT is available only to students who graduated in a STEM-designated field. Human resources and business administration degrees are generally not on the STEM OPT list, so most HR Coordinator roles on OPT are limited to the standard 12-month period. If your degree is in information systems, data analytics, or another STEM field and you're working in an HR analytics role, STEM OPT may apply.
How do I find HR Coordinator jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to focus on employers with documented H-1B filing history in HR-related roles, which indicates familiarity with work authorization processes. Migrate Mate filters HR Coordinator listings by sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never sponsored a visa and aren't set up to start.
What should I say when an HR Coordinator job application asks about work authorization?
Select that you are authorized to work but will require sponsorship in the future. Be accurate about your OPT end date and whether you have STEM extension eligibility. Since you're applying to HR departments, honesty here is especially important. Misrepresenting authorization status to an HR team is a significant red flag that will likely end the process immediately.
Is an HR Coordinator role a realistic path to a green card?
Yes, though it typically requires progressing to a more senior title first. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is possible for HR professionals, but employers generally won't initiate the PERM labor certification process for entry-level coordinators. Demonstrating value over one to two years and moving into an HR generalist or specialist role makes the conversation more realistic.