TN Visa Planner Jobs
Planner roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Urban and Regional Planner category, covering land use, transportation, environmental, and community development positions. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens need a U.S. consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field is required.
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INTRODUCTION
The Social Services Designee / Discharge Planner is responsible for coordinating and facilitating safe, timely, and appropriate discharges for residents of the skilled nursing facility. This role supports residents and families through the discharge process by addressing psychosocial needs, coordinating post-acute service, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, behavioral, and environmental factors that impact resident care, outcomes, and successful transitions.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Meet with the resident/responsible party at or shortly after admission and provide ongoing follow-up and support through discharge.
- Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, nursing, therapy, and case management to identify discharge needs and appropriate levels of care.
- Arrange post-discharge services including home health, durable medical equipment, hospice, outpatient services, transportation, and community resources.
- Participate in 72-hour care plan meetings, care conferences, discharge planning meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
- Identify and communicate potential barriers to discharge to include but not limited to housing, financial, behavioral health or caregiver concerns to the Social Worker.
- Develop an individualized discharge care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, family, and provider, assuring the resident receives the care and services that will meet their needs in the community.
- Conduct assessments, care planning, interventions, referrals, and case management.
- Provide discharge planning, counseling, and support services in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
- Contributes to the Resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care.
- Assist residents and families with financial, legal, and community resource referral.
- Provide education and counseling regarding treatment options, health care decision-making, and advance directive forms.
- Facilitate admission process by reviewing advance directives, resident rights, and facility policies.
- Provide grief support and counseling as needed.
- Maintain a current list of community resources and facilitate referrals (e.g., home health, hospice, transportation, financial/legal services).
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with CMS, state regulations, and facility policies.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma/GED
- One or more years of experience in discharge planning, case management, or care coordination in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute, or long-term care environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of discharge planning regulations, resident rights, and post-acute care resources.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- None
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Verify your degree meets specialty requirements
TN visa sponsorship for Planner roles requires a degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a closely related field like geography or environmental studies. A general business or public administration degree alone won't satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for this category.
Target employers with active land use portfolios
Municipal planning departments, regional transportation authorities, and environmental consulting firms hire Planners regularly and are familiar with TN documentation requirements. Private developers and infrastructure contractors also sponsor but may need more guidance on the filing process.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Planner job listings by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who won't engage with international candidates at the offer stage.
Get your employer support letter precisely worded
CBP officers at the port of entry review your employer's support letter carefully. It must explicitly name the TN Planner category, describe your duties as planning-specific, state your degree field, and confirm full-time or part-time status and compensation.
Prepare for Mexican nationals to file through consular processing
If you're a Mexican citizen, you'll apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, which adds scheduling lead time. Book your appointment early and confirm the consulate accepts TN visa applications, as not all locations process them.
Clarify consultant and contract roles before accepting an offer
TN status requires a legitimate employer-employee or client-contractor relationship, not self-employment. If your Planner role is structured as a consulting engagement, confirm with your employer that the arrangement satisfies CBP's definition of a valid employment relationship.
Planner TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Planner job title qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. The TN visa includes Urban and Regional Planner as an explicitly listed USMCA professional category. Your job duties must align with planning functions such as land use analysis, zoning review, transportation planning, or community development. Titles like Project Planner, Transportation Planner, or Environmental Planner typically qualify as long as the underlying work is planning-specific and your degree matches.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Planner roles?
TN is far more practical for Planner roles. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no multi-month wait for USCIS adjudication. Canadians can receive TN status at the port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires your employer to file months in advance and enter you into a randomized selection process, with no guarantee of approval even if you're fully qualified.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Planner jobs with TN sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers who sponsor TN visas. You can search Planner roles filtered by TN sponsorship, skipping employers who won't support international candidates. This is especially useful if you're targeting planning roles in municipal government, consulting, or infrastructure sectors where sponsorship openness varies significantly.
What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry for a TN Planner application?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a support letter from your U.S. employer on company letterhead that describes your Planner duties and confirms your TN category, and proof of your qualifying degree such as a diploma or transcript. CBP may also ask for a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside North America. Bring originals, not just digital copies.
Can I change employers while on TN status as a Planner?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new employer, you need a new TN approval, either at the port of entry with fresh documentation or through a USCIS change of employer filing. You can't begin work for the new employer until the new TN is approved, so time the transition carefully to avoid any gap in authorized work status.