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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
The Universal Nurse Home Visiting (UNHV) Community Alignment Specialist will provide home visiting services using the Family Connects model. The Family Connects model is an evidence-based and successfully demonstrated program that connects parents of newborns to the community resources they need through postpartum nurse home visits. As a community-based program, Family Connects supports new parents in caring for their newborn(s), offers physical assessments of the mother and the baby, addresses questions about caring for the newborn(s), identifies parents' needs, and helps to identify community services or resources that can meet those needs. In addition, through this connection to resources, Family Connects helps to identify gaps in critical community-wide resources with the goal of working toward increasing needed services locally. The UNHV Community Alignment Specialist (CAS) will manage, coordinate and participate in the development of community resources in partnership with both public and private agencies within the community, and oversee the development and implementation of a marketing plan for the community. This position is responsible for the establishment of viable coalitions and partnerships among civic, community and health and human services partners to plan programs, services and supports designed to meet the needs of families with newborn children. The CAS will solicit feedback from home visitors and supervisors regarding unmet needs in the community and, with the team, plan toward closing those gaps as possible. In addition, the CAS will lead the marketing and public relations efforts of the Family Connects program. The CAS will also participate in establishing and maintaining communication between community resources, physicians, nursing personnel and other health-care professionals regarding program objectives, policies and procedures. The CAS will compile and maintain records, reports and documentation of program activities regarding community relations for use in program evaluation. This position is coterminous with project funding.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with community resources and services that provide support to families in a timely and appropriate manner as referred by UNHV Family Connects nurses and that participate in the community system of care for young children and their families.
- Identify resources, establish relationships with providers, maintain an updated list of resources utilizing the program database, and identify gaps in needed community resources so that the broader community can be induced to grow these resources over time.
- Attend UNHV Nurse-CHW case conference meetings to provide individual-case consultation about community resources to support Nurse Home Visitors and CHWs as they connect families with community resources, as needed.
- Provide individual-case consultation about community resources to support nurse home-visitors and CHWs as they connect families with community resources, as needed.
- Market the program by communicating with referral sources (e.g., obstetric-gynecologic practitioners, hospitals, pediatricians), communicating with groups that interact with families (e.g., employers, newspapers, churches, child care agencies, the public), and soliciting support from community leaders.
- Increase the array of options for pregnant women and new mothers to know about and to sign up for a Family Connects home visit by working with health providers and other organizations about referrals to and support for the program.
- Participate in relevant local and/or regional committees and task forces to communicate and collaborate re: community early childhood and perinatal needs.
- Assist the program's development and sustainability by working with the leadership team to identify and apply for grants and other funding opportunities.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and community partners, as well as parent participants, to organize a joint community advisory board to assist in coordinating services within the UNHV system of care.
- Compile and maintain records, reports, and documentation of program activities regarding community relations for use in program evaluation.
- Attend AgencyFinder database training as needed to fully manage and maintain UNHV AgencyFinder data.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Minimum high school diploma or GED; some further community/public health education (e.g., community health worker, certified nursing assistant certification) preferred.
Experience
Requires familiarity with a range of CT social service providers in general, with knowledge of the Greater Bridgeport region preferred. A combined five years of experience in a related healthcare field is desired.
LICENSURE
None required.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to establish and maintain strong, positive professional relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Ability to use a collaborative approach in community-based work. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to work independently, to meet deadlines, and work well with multiple priorities. Strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable young children and families. Sound judgment. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will possess leadership skills and a willingness to take initiative and be proactive. Ability to work independently, as well as in teams. Ability to work well with diverse populations through inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Work Location(s): Remotely, in the hospital system, and in community locations. Valid driver's license and use of reliable personal vehicle with appropriate insurance required. Frequent evening and weekend hours are required for community events, press conferences, and program needs.
Additional Information:
M - F, 9 am - 5:30 pm, evenings and weekends as needed
Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
The Universal Nurse Home Visiting (UNHV) Community Alignment Specialist will provide home visiting services using the Family Connects model. The Family Connects model is an evidence-based and successfully demonstrated program that connects parents of newborns to the community resources they need through postpartum nurse home visits. As a community-based program, Family Connects supports new parents in caring for their newborn(s), offers physical assessments of the mother and the baby, addresses questions about caring for the newborn(s), identifies parents' needs, and helps to identify community services or resources that can meet those needs. In addition, through this connection to resources, Family Connects helps to identify gaps in critical community-wide resources with the goal of working toward increasing needed services locally. The UNHV Community Alignment Specialist (CAS) will manage, coordinate and participate in the development of community resources in partnership with both public and private agencies within the community, and oversee the development and implementation of a marketing plan for the community. This position is responsible for the establishment of viable coalitions and partnerships among civic, community and health and human services partners to plan programs, services and supports designed to meet the needs of families with newborn children. The CAS will solicit feedback from home visitors and supervisors regarding unmet needs in the community and, with the team, plan toward closing those gaps as possible. In addition, the CAS will lead the marketing and public relations efforts of the Family Connects program. The CAS will also participate in establishing and maintaining communication between community resources, physicians, nursing personnel and other health-care professionals regarding program objectives, policies and procedures. The CAS will compile and maintain records, reports and documentation of program activities regarding community relations for use in program evaluation. This position is coterminous with project funding.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with community resources and services that provide support to families in a timely and appropriate manner as referred by UNHV Family Connects nurses and that participate in the community system of care for young children and their families.
- Identify resources, establish relationships with providers, maintain an updated list of resources utilizing the program database, and identify gaps in needed community resources so that the broader community can be induced to grow these resources over time.
- Attend UNHV Nurse-CHW case conference meetings to provide individual-case consultation about community resources to support Nurse Home Visitors and CHWs as they connect families with community resources, as needed.
- Provide individual-case consultation about community resources to support nurse home-visitors and CHWs as they connect families with community resources, as needed.
- Market the program by communicating with referral sources (e.g., obstetric-gynecologic practitioners, hospitals, pediatricians), communicating with groups that interact with families (e.g., employers, newspapers, churches, child care agencies, the public), and soliciting support from community leaders.
- Increase the array of options for pregnant women and new mothers to know about and to sign up for a Family Connects home visit by working with health providers and other organizations about referrals to and support for the program.
- Participate in relevant local and/or regional committees and task forces to communicate and collaborate re: community early childhood and perinatal needs.
- Assist the program's development and sustainability by working with the leadership team to identify and apply for grants and other funding opportunities.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and community partners, as well as parent participants, to organize a joint community advisory board to assist in coordinating services within the UNHV system of care.
- Compile and maintain records, reports, and documentation of program activities regarding community relations for use in program evaluation.
- Attend AgencyFinder database training as needed to fully manage and maintain UNHV AgencyFinder data.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Minimum high school diploma or GED; some further community/public health education (e.g., community health worker, certified nursing assistant certification) preferred.
Experience
Requires familiarity with a range of CT social service providers in general, with knowledge of the Greater Bridgeport region preferred. A combined five years of experience in a related healthcare field is desired.
LICENSURE
None required.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to establish and maintain strong, positive professional relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Ability to use a collaborative approach in community-based work. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to work independently, to meet deadlines, and work well with multiple priorities. Strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable young children and families. Sound judgment. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will possess leadership skills and a willingness to take initiative and be proactive. Ability to work independently, as well as in teams. Ability to work well with diverse populations through inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Work Location(s): Remotely, in the hospital system, and in community locations. Valid driver's license and use of reliable personal vehicle with appropriate insurance required. Frequent evening and weekend hours are required for community events, press conferences, and program needs.
Additional Information:
M - F, 9 am - 5:30 pm, evenings and weekends as needed
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Community Specialist
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Community Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship only when tied to a specialty occupation. A degree in communications, sociology, marketing, or public relations maps directly to the role's requirements. Document that connection clearly in your resume before applying.
Search LCA filings for active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for community and social roles. That history signals genuine sponsorship willingness, not just a checkbox on a job listing.
Target tech and platform employers first
Community Specialist roles at software, gaming, and consumer platform companies almost always require a degree in a related field, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B purposes. These employers also tend to have established immigration infrastructure already in place.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you know the DOL-defined floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Distinguish community work from general management
USCIS scrutinizes whether a role genuinely requires a specific degree versus any bachelor's degree. Build your application materials around the specialized knowledge your community work demands, such as audience behavior, platform moderation policy, or stakeholder engagement strategy, not broad management tasks.
Get your I-20 or OPT documentation current early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your Community Specialist role qualifies under your degree's field of study before accepting an offer. Your Designated School Official must authorize the employment, and that review takes time you can't recover after signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Community Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, marketing, sociology, or public relations. Roles framed around general engagement or community management without a degree requirement may face pushback. The employer's job description needs to clearly tie the duties to specialized knowledge.
Which visa types do Community Specialist employers typically sponsor?
H-1B is the most common path for Community Specialist roles when a relevant degree is involved. Candidates with an extraordinary body of published work, platform leadership, or industry recognition may qualify for an O-1A. F-1 students can often start in Community Specialist roles on OPT before transitioning to employer-sponsored status, provided the role relates to their field of study.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for community roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for community and social roles, searchable by location and job type. That filing history is a reliable signal that an employer has gone through the sponsorship process before and has the infrastructure to do it again.
Does a Community Specialist need a specific degree to get sponsored?
USCIS requires that the degree be in a field directly related to the role's duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Communications, public relations, marketing, sociology, and human-computer interaction are accepted fields depending on the employer's framing. A general business degree may work if the employer can demonstrate the specific knowledge it provides maps to the role. O*NET lists the typical education and skill requirements for community and social roles, which can help you assess fit before applying.
What happens to my visa status if I switch Community Specialist employers mid-sponsorship?
If you're in H-1B status, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf. There's no waiting period tied to that filing, but your authorization to work for the new employer only begins once the new petition is submitted. If your previous employer withdraws the original petition before the new one is filed, you lose authorization immediately, so timing the transition carefully matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Community Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.