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Developer Advocacy roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers sponsor these roles regularly, though the H-1B lottery means timing and employer type matter. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsThe candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bexar, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, La Salle, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, Victoria, De Witt, Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala and Dimmit County. This position requires travel for in office hybrid work during the work week at our San Antonio office.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Responsible for recruitment and licensing of foster families. Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- Present and participate in staff meetings.
- Assist Licensed Administrator with consistent interpretation and enforcement of Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure youth and family data is complete and entered promptly into youth care treatment software.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, contract and purchase placement requirements.
- Prepare youth records for audits as conducted for state licensing to ensure annual requirements are being met.
- Provide direction and support to foster families to ensure compliance with social programs and services.
Program
- Recruit and interview potential foster parents for licensure, evaluate and determine if appropriate to move forward in licensing process.
- Conduct required training for potential foster parents.
- Process required documentation from potential foster parents.
- Conduct home studies with potential foster parents and all household members.
- Submit completed homes for final approval of licensure with DFPS.
- Participate in required internal and state trainings.
- Participate in community events as a representative of SJRC.
- Prepare outcome reports, youth roster and youth documentation to meet state licensing requirements.
- Identify, develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with support services (e.g., Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Neighborhood Care Center staff, CASA workers, therapists, case workers, doctors, law enforcement, juvenile court personnel, school officials and community agencies).
- Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
- Traveling within the region 8 (San Antonio and 27 counties surrounding).
- Available on call 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
- Other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s in social work or other human services field.
- 2 years’ experience conducting child-placement activities.
- At least 6 months of experience with Kinship Families (Foster Home Developer - Kinship position).
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field.
- 1-year experience conducting child-placement activities.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Valid State Driver’s License (occupational licenses are not valid driver’s licenses), good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided).
- SAMA Certification (provided).
- Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.
- LCPAA license, or able to apply for license within 3 months of hire.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children.
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances, travel of 70% with varying moderate to high degrees of road noise.
- Moderate to heavy lifting to up to 60 pounds.
- Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
- Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
- Light and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
- Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
- Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA containment techniques are required.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Home Developer Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
The candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bexar, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, La Salle, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, Victoria, De Witt, Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala and Dimmit County. This position requires travel for in office hybrid work during the work week at our San Antonio office.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Responsible for recruitment and licensing of foster families. Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- Present and participate in staff meetings.
- Assist Licensed Administrator with consistent interpretation and enforcement of Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure youth and family data is complete and entered promptly into youth care treatment software.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, contract and purchase placement requirements.
- Prepare youth records for audits as conducted for state licensing to ensure annual requirements are being met.
- Provide direction and support to foster families to ensure compliance with social programs and services.
Program
- Recruit and interview potential foster parents for licensure, evaluate and determine if appropriate to move forward in licensing process.
- Conduct required training for potential foster parents.
- Process required documentation from potential foster parents.
- Conduct home studies with potential foster parents and all household members.
- Submit completed homes for final approval of licensure with DFPS.
- Participate in required internal and state trainings.
- Participate in community events as a representative of SJRC.
- Prepare outcome reports, youth roster and youth documentation to meet state licensing requirements.
- Identify, develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with support services (e.g., Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Neighborhood Care Center staff, CASA workers, therapists, case workers, doctors, law enforcement, juvenile court personnel, school officials and community agencies).
- Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
- Traveling within the region 8 (San Antonio and 27 counties surrounding).
- Available on call 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
- Other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s in social work or other human services field.
- 2 years’ experience conducting child-placement activities.
- At least 6 months of experience with Kinship Families (Foster Home Developer - Kinship position).
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field.
- 1-year experience conducting child-placement activities.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Valid State Driver’s License (occupational licenses are not valid driver’s licenses), good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided).
- SAMA Certification (provided).
- Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.
- LCPAA license, or able to apply for license within 3 months of hire.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children.
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances, travel of 70% with varying moderate to high degrees of road noise.
- Moderate to heavy lifting to up to 60 pounds.
- Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
- Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
- Light and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
- Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
- Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA containment techniques are required.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Home Developer Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Developer Advocacy Jobs
Target companies with existing developer relations teams
Companies with established DevRel functions, like cloud platforms and developer tool startups, have sponsored these roles before. Prior sponsorship history is the strongest signal that a company understands the process and will do it again.
Anchor your role in a technical degree
USCIS scrutinizes Developer Advocacy as a specialty occupation. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree strengthens your case significantly. Advocacy roles with heavy technical writing or API work qualify more easily than community-only positions.
Distinguish advocacy from marketing in your offer letter
Job titles and descriptions that emphasize technical depth, like developer experience, SDK documentation, or API evangelism, support specialty occupation status. Generic marketing language in an offer letter can complicate the H-1B petition and invite a Request for Evidence.
Consider O-1A if you have a strong public profile
Developer advocates with conference speaking history, open-source contributions, or published technical work may qualify for O-1A extraordinary ability. This visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a viable path if H-1B selection is uncertain.
Identify cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. Developer Advocacy roles at academic institutions or research labs can be filed any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window.
Start sponsorship conversations before accepting an offer
Many employers support sponsorship in principle but haven't thought through timelines. Raising it during the offer stage, before compensation is finalized, gives both sides time to plan around H-1B filing windows or premium processing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Advocacy qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Developer Advocacy qualifies most cleanly when the job duties center on technical depth, such as building demos, writing API documentation, or presenting at engineering conferences, rather than general community management or marketing. A well-drafted job description and support letter from the employer significantly strengthen the petition.
What degree do I need for a Developer Advocacy visa sponsorship?
Most approved H-1B visa petitions for Developer Advocacy cite degrees in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related technical discipline. A general communications or marketing degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. If your degree is in a non-technical field but you have substantial software engineering experience, an O-1A or a petition supported by a detailed equivalency evaluation may be worth exploring with an immigration attorney.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor Developer Advocacy roles?
Cloud infrastructure companies, API-first startups, developer tool platforms, and large enterprise software firms sponsor Developer Advocacy roles with regularity. These employers build products for technical audiences and rely on developer advocates to drive adoption, making the role a core business function rather than a support position. You can browse currently sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship availability.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B while working in Developer Advocacy?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and your status is maintained during processing. One practical consideration: if your new role is framed differently, such as moving from a technical advocacy function to a broader marketing role, the new petition still needs to independently satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Developer Advocacy job seekers?
If your target employer is a standard for-profit company, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery, which runs in April for an October 1 start date. Selection rates have ranged from roughly 25 to 35 percent in recent years, meaning most registrations aren't selected in any given year. Strategies to improve your odds include targeting cap-exempt employers, building a profile that supports an O-1A petition, or prioritizing companies willing to sponsor an E-3 visa if you're an Australian citizen.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Advocacy 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.