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IT Recruiter roles on OPT sit at the intersection of human resources and technical hiring, making them a strong fit for F-1 students with business, HR, or communications degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, and many staffing firms have structured OPT-to-H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines worth exploring early.
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Affirmed Home Care is a premier concierge home care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional one-on-one care throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruitment Manager to join our Recruitment team and assist the Director of Recruitment in driving the growth of our exceptional caregiver workforce.
If you're a passionate recruitment leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is committed to attracting top healthcare talent, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and caregivers every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year
Location: New York (Travel to office locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as needed)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract high-quality HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Live-In Caregivers.
- Monitor recruiter performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), including outbound calls, interviews, hires, and retention.
- Partner with the Director of Recruitment to develop recruiting plans based on staffing needs across multiple states.
- Recruit and source highly qualified caregivers for hard-to-staff cases and VIP clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut using targeted recruitment strategies to ensure timely placement and exceptional continuity of care.
- Assist the Director of Recruitment with sourcing, interviewing, and hiring field staff for all service areas as needed.
- Oversee job postings across recruitment platforms, including Indeed, LinkedIn, JazzHR, MyCNAJobs, ZipRecruiter, and other sourcing channels.
- Build and maintain strong caregiver pipelines through networking, employee referrals, community outreach, schools, and job fairs.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and prepare weekly and monthly recruiting reports for the Director of Recruitment and senior leadership.
- Partner with Operations, Coordination, Client Services, Human Resources, and Compliance to ensure caregivers are hired and onboarded efficiently.
- Ensure candidates meet all licensing, credentialing, and compliance requirements prior to orientation.
- Develop creative sourcing initiatives to increase applicant flow in competitive markets.
- Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruiting data remains current.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support by monitoring emails and responding to calls from the Coordination team to assist with urgent staffing needs and scheduling emergencies, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of home care recruiting experience.
- Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience recruiting HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and private duty caregivers required.
- Knowledge of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut home care regulations is a plus.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including JazzHR or similar platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that Affirmed Home Care maintains a strong, qualified caregiver workforce capable of delivering exceptional private-pay home care services while supporting the company's continued growth and commitment to outstanding client care.
Affirmed Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
Affirmed Home Care is a premier concierge home care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional one-on-one care throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruitment Manager to join our Recruitment team and assist the Director of Recruitment in driving the growth of our exceptional caregiver workforce.
If you're a passionate recruitment leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is committed to attracting top healthcare talent, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and caregivers every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year
Location: New York (Travel to office locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as needed)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract high-quality HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Live-In Caregivers.
- Monitor recruiter performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), including outbound calls, interviews, hires, and retention.
- Partner with the Director of Recruitment to develop recruiting plans based on staffing needs across multiple states.
- Recruit and source highly qualified caregivers for hard-to-staff cases and VIP clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut using targeted recruitment strategies to ensure timely placement and exceptional continuity of care.
- Assist the Director of Recruitment with sourcing, interviewing, and hiring field staff for all service areas as needed.
- Oversee job postings across recruitment platforms, including Indeed, LinkedIn, JazzHR, MyCNAJobs, ZipRecruiter, and other sourcing channels.
- Build and maintain strong caregiver pipelines through networking, employee referrals, community outreach, schools, and job fairs.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and prepare weekly and monthly recruiting reports for the Director of Recruitment and senior leadership.
- Partner with Operations, Coordination, Client Services, Human Resources, and Compliance to ensure caregivers are hired and onboarded efficiently.
- Ensure candidates meet all licensing, credentialing, and compliance requirements prior to orientation.
- Develop creative sourcing initiatives to increase applicant flow in competitive markets.
- Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruiting data remains current.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support by monitoring emails and responding to calls from the Coordination team to assist with urgent staffing needs and scheduling emergencies, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of home care recruiting experience.
- Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience recruiting HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and private duty caregivers required.
- Knowledge of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut home care regulations is a plus.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including JazzHR or similar platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that Affirmed Home Care maintains a strong, qualified caregiver workforce capable of delivering exceptional private-pay home care services while supporting the company's continued growth and commitment to outstanding client care.
Affirmed Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Recruiter
Target staffing firms with H-1B sponsorship history
Large IT staffing companies file H-1B visa petitions regularly for internal recruiters. Research firms that have sponsored recruiters before, not just technical roles. A history of sponsoring your job title specifically is a strong signal they will do it again.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
IT Recruiter roles require specialized knowledge in HR, business, or communications. When applying, emphasize how your degree directly applies to sourcing, screening, and evaluating technical talent. This framing strengthens both your OPT eligibility and any future H-1B petition.
Raise sponsorship before accepting an offer
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the final interview stage, not after signing. Phrase it practically: confirm whether the company has sponsored recruiters before and what that process looks like. Early clarity prevents a costly situation when your OPT ends.
Track your OPT end date against the H-1B cap timeline
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Map your OPT expiration against that calendar now. If your OPT expires before October, you may need STEM OPT extension eligibility or a cap-exempt employer to bridge the gap.
Build technical vocabulary to increase your market value
IT Recruiters who understand cloud platforms, software development lifecycles, and engineering roles command stronger offers and are harder to replace. Demonstrable technical knowledge also makes your specialty occupation argument more credible during visa petitions.
Get your employment authorization documents organized before day one
Employers will verify your EAD, I-20, and OPT approval notice during onboarding. Have certified copies ready and confirm your OPT start date aligns with your offer. Starting work even one day before your OPT authorization is active creates serious status violations.
IT Recruiter OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Recruiter role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
IT Recruiter positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like human resources, business administration, or communications. The key is that the degree must be a genuine requirement of the position, not just preferred. Roles at larger staffing firms with clearly defined degree requirements tend to have the strongest cases.
Where can I find IT Recruiter jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship openness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not work with OPT authorization. Searching there surfaces IT Recruiter roles at staffing firms and corporate talent acquisition teams that have a documented history of hiring international students.
Can I work as an IT Recruiter on STEM OPT extension?
STEM OPT applies only to degrees on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most HR and communications degrees do not qualify, but degrees in management information systems or certain business analytics programs sometimes do. If your degree is not STEM-designated, your standard OPT period is 12 months, so planning for H-1B sponsorship well in advance is critical.
Do staffing agencies typically sponsor H-1B visas for their internal recruiters?
Some do, but not all. Large national IT staffing firms like those placing contractors in enterprise tech environments are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship programs for internal staff. Smaller boutique agencies often lack the infrastructure or legal budget for sponsorship. Always ask specifically whether they have sponsored someone in a recruiter role before, not just technical positions.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch from one IT Recruiter role to another?
You can change employers on OPT as long as each role is directly related to your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no formal approval required from USCIS for the job change itself, but your I-20 must be updated to reflect the new employer. Gaps between jobs count against your 90-day unemployment limit, so minimize time between positions.