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Product Consultant jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of business strategy and technical fluency, making them a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in business, engineering, or information systems. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your OPT period.
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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 Product Consultant
Target consulting firms with established H-1B track records
Large consulting firms file H-1B visa petitions at scale and have dedicated immigration teams. Prioritize employers with consistent sponsorship histories over startups that may be sponsoring for the first time, where internal processes are less established.
Frame your degree field as central to the role
Product Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations when the job requires a specific degree field. In your resume and interviews, draw a direct line between your major and the consulting work, not just your general skills or experience.
Apply before your OPT clock creates urgency
Employers take longer to evaluate sponsorship candidates than standard hires. Start applying at least four months before your OPT ends so hiring managers have time to get legal sign-off before your authorization window closes.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Bring up sponsorship after a recruiter shows genuine interest, not in your first message. Ask whether the company has sponsored Product Consultant roles before, which signals you understand the process and reduces perceived risk for the employer.
STEM OPT extension gives you a 24-month buffer if your role qualifies
If your degree is in a STEM field and your Product Consultant role involves technical work, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled early, as that is a hard requirement for STEM OPT.
Build a specialization that makes sponsorship feel lower risk
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate value. Developing a niche in enterprise software, healthcare systems, or financial technology makes you harder to replace with a local hire and strengthens the business case for sponsoring you.
Product Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Consultant jobs typically qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Product Consultant roles generally qualify for OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as business, computer science, or engineering. Your OPT work must be directly related to your degree program, so confirm the role connects to your field of study before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Product Consultant on a STEM OPT extension?
You can if your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the role involves substantive technical work, such as software implementation, data analysis, or systems integration. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file Form I-983 to document the training relationship. Not all Product Consultant roles qualify, so review the job description carefully against your degree field.
How do I find Product Consultant employers who sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Product Consultant jobs filtered by employers with H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have sponsored similar roles before. Sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer size and industry, and large enterprise software and management consulting firms tend to sponsor at higher rates than smaller boutique consultancies.
What counts as a valid OPT job for a Product Consultant role?
Your position must directly relate to your degree field and qualify as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline. A Product Consultant role at a technology company for a computer science graduate is a clean match. A vague generalist role where any degree suffices may not satisfy the degree-relatedness requirement your designated school official needs to authorize.
Does contractor or consulting firm employment count for OPT purposes?
Yes, but with an important caveat. OPT allows self-employment and third-party placement arrangements, so working through a consulting firm that places you at a client site is permissible. However, your actual work must still relate to your degree, and you must be able to document the employer-employee relationship. STEM OPT adds stricter requirements around the training plan and supervision structure.