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The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS manages a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents. The department maintains a pro-equity focus aimed at developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all county residents, regardless of race, gender identity, or income.
The Children, Youth and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) of DCHS seeks an Outreach Specialist (Social Services Specialist) to provide life skills counseling to youth and young adults ages 16-24, assess youth/young adults for strengths and barriers to education and employment, provide information and referral services, and connect youth and young adults to employment and education re-engagement programs throughout King County.
The Outreach Specialist (SSS) will develop supportive relationships with youth and young adults (ages 16-24), provide them with life skills counseling, and assist them in navigating the education or employment program they’re enrolled in. This position requires a strong race equity lens to apply to all areas of opportunity youth work and requires the ability to develop and strengthen relationships with community and youth-serving organizations.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 6/2/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director, or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
The primary onsite location is TUKWILA at 645 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for outreach efforts that connect youth and young adults with re-engagement programs at King County Youthsource and provide life skills counseling and information/referral services. They serve as the key connector between youth/young adults and the programs, services, and pathways designed to reconnect them to education and employment. The Outreach Specialist acts as an advocate, mentor, and role model who provides outreach, recruitment, life skills development, assessment, connection to resources, information, referral, and support to youth, ages 16-24.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Provide life skills counseling to youth and young adults ages 16-24 years who are not working and/or not in school in order to assist them with reengaging in education and/or gaining employment.
- Assess the full range of youth and young adult needs with a focus on education and employment, and assess and identify barriers to successful completion of employment/educational goals.
- Orient youth to the program(s) that will assist them in meeting their education and/or employment goals and develop the strategy that will allow young person to engage in services.
- Provide relevant barrier-reducing information and serve as an advocate for the youth at Youthsource.
- Help youth access records and other information needed to obtain services. Examples include Washington State ID, Social Security Card, etc.
- Identify and establish working relationships with community resources that provide high-quality services to referred youth; act as a liaison between the youth and those education/employment resources.
- Conduct outreach to the community, including presentations, with the purpose of sharing information about King County Youthsource.
- Connect students to support services that enable youth and young adults to solve personal and work-related problems.
- Research and identify resources that would help youth work toward their education and employment goals.
- Use social media channels to share information and promote events/extended learning opportunities at Youthsource.
- Facilitate youth and young adults' re-engagement to education or employment by accompanying them to meetings, liaising with the Case Managers, etc.
- Support Open Doors instructors.
- Develop relationships with schools and community organizations that service disconnected youth and young adults, and reach out to them, with the purpose of generating referrals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned that support youth re-engagement efforts.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Recent relevant direct service experience. Relevant experience includes social services, outreach or human services related to employment and education.
- Experience with youth re-engagement and outreach for youth/young adults ages 16-24.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach and provide peer support/life skills counseling.
- Deep Understanding of the challenges that disconnected youth face (i.e., interrupted schooling, homelessness, foster care, etc.) and understanding of the services/programs available to support youth and young adults, including the belief that reengagement and reconnection to services is possible for ALL opportunity youth.
- Demonstrated ability to assess youth/young adults for strengths and barriers to enrollment into education and employment programs.
- Demonstrated ability to advise youth/young adults to engage with the programs that will best meet their needs and goals through advocacy, support, and individual strategy development.
- Strong relationship skills, including the ability to develop and sustain relationships with people of diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds, and demonstrated ability and experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with community-based organizations, community service providers, training institutions, employers, young people, and co-workers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with internal colleagues and external partners.
- Ability to effectively manage time to work on multiple tasks in a high-pressure/short-deadline environment, and to adapt to changes in workload demand and priorities.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills and experience using a variety of social media platforms for outreach.
- Adaptability, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol Background check on a post offer/pre-hire basis.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS manages a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents. The department maintains a pro-equity focus aimed at developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all county residents, regardless of race, gender identity, or income.
The Children, Youth and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) of DCHS seeks an Outreach Specialist (Social Services Specialist) to provide life skills counseling to youth and young adults ages 16-24, assess youth/young adults for strengths and barriers to education and employment, provide information and referral services, and connect youth and young adults to employment and education re-engagement programs throughout King County.
The Outreach Specialist (SSS) will develop supportive relationships with youth and young adults (ages 16-24), provide them with life skills counseling, and assist them in navigating the education or employment program they’re enrolled in. This position requires a strong race equity lens to apply to all areas of opportunity youth work and requires the ability to develop and strengthen relationships with community and youth-serving organizations.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 6/2/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director, or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
The primary onsite location is TUKWILA at 645 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for outreach efforts that connect youth and young adults with re-engagement programs at King County Youthsource and provide life skills counseling and information/referral services. They serve as the key connector between youth/young adults and the programs, services, and pathways designed to reconnect them to education and employment. The Outreach Specialist acts as an advocate, mentor, and role model who provides outreach, recruitment, life skills development, assessment, connection to resources, information, referral, and support to youth, ages 16-24.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Provide life skills counseling to youth and young adults ages 16-24 years who are not working and/or not in school in order to assist them with reengaging in education and/or gaining employment.
- Assess the full range of youth and young adult needs with a focus on education and employment, and assess and identify barriers to successful completion of employment/educational goals.
- Orient youth to the program(s) that will assist them in meeting their education and/or employment goals and develop the strategy that will allow young person to engage in services.
- Provide relevant barrier-reducing information and serve as an advocate for the youth at Youthsource.
- Help youth access records and other information needed to obtain services. Examples include Washington State ID, Social Security Card, etc.
- Identify and establish working relationships with community resources that provide high-quality services to referred youth; act as a liaison between the youth and those education/employment resources.
- Conduct outreach to the community, including presentations, with the purpose of sharing information about King County Youthsource.
- Connect students to support services that enable youth and young adults to solve personal and work-related problems.
- Research and identify resources that would help youth work toward their education and employment goals.
- Use social media channels to share information and promote events/extended learning opportunities at Youthsource.
- Facilitate youth and young adults' re-engagement to education or employment by accompanying them to meetings, liaising with the Case Managers, etc.
- Support Open Doors instructors.
- Develop relationships with schools and community organizations that service disconnected youth and young adults, and reach out to them, with the purpose of generating referrals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned that support youth re-engagement efforts.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Recent relevant direct service experience. Relevant experience includes social services, outreach or human services related to employment and education.
- Experience with youth re-engagement and outreach for youth/young adults ages 16-24.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach and provide peer support/life skills counseling.
- Deep Understanding of the challenges that disconnected youth face (i.e., interrupted schooling, homelessness, foster care, etc.) and understanding of the services/programs available to support youth and young adults, including the belief that reengagement and reconnection to services is possible for ALL opportunity youth.
- Demonstrated ability to assess youth/young adults for strengths and barriers to enrollment into education and employment programs.
- Demonstrated ability to advise youth/young adults to engage with the programs that will best meet their needs and goals through advocacy, support, and individual strategy development.
- Strong relationship skills, including the ability to develop and sustain relationships with people of diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds, and demonstrated ability and experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with community-based organizations, community service providers, training institutions, employers, young people, and co-workers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with internal colleagues and external partners.
- Ability to effectively manage time to work on multiple tasks in a high-pressure/short-deadline environment, and to adapt to changes in workload demand and priorities.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills and experience using a variety of social media platforms for outreach.
- Adaptability, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol Background check on a post offer/pre-hire basis.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Utilization Management Specialist
Target managed care organizations and large hospital networks
Large health plans like Cigna, Aetna, and Kaiser Permanente, along with major hospital systems, file H-1B petitions for UM Specialists regularly. These employers have established immigration processes and dedicated HR teams familiar with sponsorship paperwork.
Confirm your degree aligns with the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a specific bachelor's degree field tied to the role. Nursing, health information management, public health, or healthcare administration degrees typically satisfy this. A general business or unrelated science degree may complicate your H-1B petition.
Clinical licensure strengthens your sponsorship case
Holding an RN license or case management certification like CCM signals specialized knowledge that supports the specialty occupation argument. Employers offering sponsorship often prioritize credentialed candidates because the petition is easier for their immigration attorneys to build.
Remote UM roles can complicate LCA compliance
If you work remotely, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application covering the prevailing wage for your actual work location, not the company's headquarters. Clarify your work arrangement early so your employer understands the LCA requirements before filing.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
UM roles attract competitive candidate pools. Raising sponsorship needs early saves time for both sides. Frame it factually: you require H-1B sponsorship to continue working in the U.S. after your current authorization expires. Most large employers have a standard answer ready.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-screened sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings to surface employers with verified H-1B sponsorship histories in healthcare and UM specifically. Browsing there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
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Do Utilization Management Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, UM Specialist positions generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in nursing, health administration, health information management, or a closely related clinical field. Employers must demonstrate the degree requirement is genuine and tied to the actual job duties, not just listed as a preference.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Utilization Management Specialist job?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, or health information management. Some positions accept a clinical degree plus relevant certifications such as CCM or CPHM. A general business degree without a healthcare specialization may not satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard for this role.
Can I work as a Utilization Management Specialist on an OPT or STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying field. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization post-graduation. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program, such as health informatics or biomedical informatics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you more time before needing H-1B sponsorship.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for UM Specialists?
Managed care organizations, large integrated health systems, and government-contracted Medicaid managed care plans are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for UM roles. Smaller physician groups or independent utilization review organizations file far fewer petitions and may lack the infrastructure to manage sponsorship. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B sponsorship histories in this specialty.
Does an RN license improve my chances of getting sponsored for a UM role?
It does, meaningfully. An active RN license demonstrates the specialized clinical knowledge that supports the specialty occupation argument under USCIS guidelines. Many UM Specialist job descriptions list RN licensure as required or strongly preferred, and immigration attorneys find these petitions easier to document. Case management certifications like the CCM carry similar weight.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Utilization Management 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.
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