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Transition Specialist roles on OPT typically fall under social services, human resources, or education, and most require a relevant bachelor's degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Your 12-month OPT window starts on your program end date, so targeting employers who understand work authorization timelines is essential from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora - CO
Department: UCHA Transition Specialties Unit
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $22.75 - $35.26 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs and LPNs
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
LPN:
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora - CO
Department: UCHA Transition Specialties Unit
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $22.75 - $35.26 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs and LPNs
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
LPN:
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Transition Specialist
Align your degree field to the role
Transition Specialist positions often require degrees in social work, psychology, education, or human resources. Confirm your field of study maps directly to the role before applying, since OPT authorization is tied to your academic program, not just your skills.
Apply early to account for onboarding timelines
Many Transition Specialist roles are in government agencies, nonprofits, or school districts with slow hiring cycles. Start applications at least three months before your OPT start date so you're not waiting on an offer while your authorization window is already running.
Clarify the employment type upfront
Some Transition Specialist roles are contract or part-time, which can complicate OPT compliance. OPT requires at least 20 hours of work per week in your field, so confirm the position meets that threshold before accepting any offer.
Prioritize employers familiar with work authorization
Nonprofits, healthcare systems, and school districts regularly hire international candidates and are more likely to understand OPT documentation requirements. These employers are less likely to withdraw offers due to authorization confusion late in the hiring process.
Track your OPT end date against STEM extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. File Form I-765 at least 90 days before your current OPT expires to avoid any gap in authorization.
Document how the role connects to your degree
Your DSO needs to verify that your Transition Specialist position qualifies as directly related to your program. Prepare a brief written explanation linking your job duties to your coursework before your employer reports the position in SEVP.
Transition Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transition Specialist role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, in most cases. Transition Specialist positions typically require a degree in social work, education, psychology, or human resources, which satisfies the direct relationship requirement between your job and your academic program. Your DSO makes the final determination, so share the job description with them before accepting an offer to confirm it qualifies.
Can I work as a Transition Specialist on OPT if the employer doesn't sponsor visas?
Yes. OPT is your own work authorization granted by USCIS, not employer-sponsored. The employer doesn't file any petition or pay any fees on your behalf. They do need to report your employment through SEVP within 10 days of your start date, but this isn't visa sponsorship and most employers can handle it without legal counsel.
Where can I find Transition Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching there surfaces Transition Specialist roles from employers who have hired international candidates before, which reduces the risk of an offer being pulled once they learn about your authorization status.
Does a Transition Specialist job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your field of study appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension. Common qualifying fields for this role include information technology, applied psychology, and certain human services programs. Check the DHS list against your specific CIP code with your DSO.
What should I tell a hiring manager who is unfamiliar with OPT?
Explain that OPT is a federal work authorization issued directly to you by USCIS, that the employer bears no sponsorship cost, and that the only administrative step required is reporting your employment through the SEVP portal within 10 days of your start date. Providing a one-page explainer from your DSO alongside your offer acceptance can address most employer concerns before they escalate.