Training And Development Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Training and Development Specialists are routinely sponsored on H-1B visas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or organizational development. Employers across healthcare, finance, and tech actively petition for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Why you’ll love this position
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
The current rate for this position is $2,366.93 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Responsibilities
What you’ll do
This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train personnel in areas such as onboarding, professional development, supervisory and managerial training, and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies.
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Staff Development Training Specialist:
- Responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes and performs assignments under the general guidance and advice of a more experienced staff member or supervisor.
- Assessment of appropriate leadership style in promoting program development while monitoring to ensure personnel and activities are consistent with DYS beliefs and philosophies.
- Assist with providing comprehensive services as needed (weekends, evenings), including treatment education, youth development, community-based treatment, cross-over youth, and family/community engagement.
- Specifically, assist in developing the Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader) role, including participating in the coordination of AGFC training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness by assessing facility culture, drift, developmental needs, and treatment standards, consulting with site management and regional leadership to recommend revisions for specific training programs.
- Participate in special projects as assigned including developing and delivering training sessions, coordinate regional adventure-based counseling training, and other activities as directed.
- Assist in developing training opportunities related to group meeting and youth workshop facilitation in residential care for Youth Services Workers and Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader).
- Perform other work as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of media used to deliver training. Skills in training instruction and presentation. Skills in coaching initiatives for individuals and groups in classroom setting. Ability to stay abreast of training needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
All you need for success
One or more years of experience as a Staff Development Trainer with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional supervisory experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional or technical experience in a business, governmental, or military setting, where the primary duties involved formal classroom training, training course design and development, and/or curriculum planning; professional teaching experience at the high school level or above; and/or educational administration involving responsibility for curriculum planning and the supervision of teaching staff. OR A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for one year of the required experience.) (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license
JOB DETAILS
More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov. All are encouraged to apply as locations may continue to become available.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
JOB SUMMARY
Why you’ll love this position
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
The current rate for this position is $2,366.93 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Responsibilities
What you’ll do
This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train personnel in areas such as onboarding, professional development, supervisory and managerial training, and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies.
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Staff Development Training Specialist:
- Responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes and performs assignments under the general guidance and advice of a more experienced staff member or supervisor.
- Assessment of appropriate leadership style in promoting program development while monitoring to ensure personnel and activities are consistent with DYS beliefs and philosophies.
- Assist with providing comprehensive services as needed (weekends, evenings), including treatment education, youth development, community-based treatment, cross-over youth, and family/community engagement.
- Specifically, assist in developing the Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader) role, including participating in the coordination of AGFC training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness by assessing facility culture, drift, developmental needs, and treatment standards, consulting with site management and regional leadership to recommend revisions for specific training programs.
- Participate in special projects as assigned including developing and delivering training sessions, coordinate regional adventure-based counseling training, and other activities as directed.
- Assist in developing training opportunities related to group meeting and youth workshop facilitation in residential care for Youth Services Workers and Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader).
- Perform other work as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of media used to deliver training. Skills in training instruction and presentation. Skills in coaching initiatives for individuals and groups in classroom setting. Ability to stay abreast of training needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
All you need for success
One or more years of experience as a Staff Development Trainer with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional supervisory experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional or technical experience in a business, governmental, or military setting, where the primary duties involved formal classroom training, training course design and development, and/or curriculum planning; professional teaching experience at the high school level or above; and/or educational administration involving responsibility for curriculum planning and the supervision of teaching staff. OR A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for one year of the required experience.) (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license
JOB DETAILS
More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov. All are encouraged to apply as locations may continue to become available.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Training And Development Specialist
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the job. A degree in instructional design, HR, or organizational psychology strengthens your H-1B petition considerably more than a general business degree with unrelated coursework.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and enterprise tech companies sponsor Training and Development Specialists most frequently. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and streamlined LCA filing processes that shorten your path to approval.
Get your LCA filed early
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Certification typically takes seven business days, but delays happen. Factor this into your start date negotiations with the hiring team.
Document your instructional design or eLearning credentials
Certifications like CPTD or ATD credentials, plus portfolio evidence of curriculum development, reinforce that your role requires specialized knowledge. This documentation helps your employer's attorney build a stronger specialty occupation argument for USCIS.
Clarify your scope of work during interviews
Generic training coordinator roles face more RFE risk than positions with clear instructional design, needs analysis, or learning strategy responsibilities. Ensure the job offer letter and LCA reflect your specialized duties, not a generalized administrative description.
Understand your cap-exempt options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual lottery. If you're open to higher education or nonprofit sectors, these employers can file your H-1B petition year-round without entering the cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training and Development Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition needs to demonstrate specialty occupation status. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, or organizational development. Positions with clearly defined curriculum development, performance analysis, or eLearning responsibilities are stronger candidates than broadly defined training coordinator roles.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my Training and Development Specialist visa?
Most successful H-1B petitions for this title list a bachelor's degree in human resources, instructional design, education, organizational development, or a closely related field. A degree in an unrelated discipline weakens the specialty occupation argument. Some employers accept a general business degree if your coursework or certifications demonstrate direct relevance to adult learning and training program design.
Which employers most commonly sponsor Training and Development Specialists?
Large healthcare networks, financial services firms, and enterprise software companies file the most LCAs for this job title. These organizations run formal L&D functions with dedicated teams and have the legal infrastructure to support visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters sponsoring employers by role, so you can identify which companies have an active history of petitioning for this position.
What is the H-1B approval rate for Training and Development Specialist petitions?
Approval rates for this title are generally competitive when the petition is well-documented, but USCIS does issue Requests for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds more frequently for HR-adjacent roles than for STEM fields. Approval outcomes improve significantly when the job description emphasizes needs assessment, instructional systems design, or learning technology implementation rather than general facilitation or administrative coordination.
Can I switch employers after getting my H-1B sponsored as a Training and Development Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your current status is valid and in good standing. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition. The specialty occupation requirements apply to the new role as well, so the job description still needs to meet the degree requirement threshold.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Training And Development 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.