--- title: Community Integration Specialist at St. Mary's Home description: St. Mary's Home is hiring for the Community Integration Specialist role in Norfolk, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/community-integration-specialist-at-st-marys-home-01a0daaa-2dbe-75fe-99ff-74d06692aba3 date: 2026-09-28T04:19:36Z og_description: Join St. Mary's Home as Community Integration Specialist in Norfolk, VA. Pays $19–$22 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ikwp01.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | St. Mary's Home | | **Location** | Norfolk, VA | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | ## Description **JOB SUMMARY** The Community Integration Specialist (CIS) plays a vital role in creating enriching and inclusive opportunities for the young adults residing at Albero House. Under the supervision of the Albero House Program Manager and as a member of each resident’s Interdisciplinary (ID) Team, the CIS collaborates with Nursing, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Recreation Therapy (RT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and others to support individuals in building meaningful relationships, engaging in their community, and living happy, fulfilling lives. **RESPONSIBILITIES** Community Integration - Cultivate and maintain connections with community organizations, ensuring consistent engagement in activities such as volunteer work, classes, or social groups. - Collaboratively develop individualized goals for community engagement, focusing on building meaningful relationships, volunteer experiences, and job opportunities. - Partner with ID Team members to coordinate community-based activities that complement current in-house programs, recreation schedules, and personal interests. - Work alongside Speech-Language Pathology to support effective communication during community interactions. - Document progress and engagement in the Care Tracker system, ensuring alignment with each individual’s ISP (Individual Support Plan). - Create a schedule that includes evening, weekend, and holiday activities to maximize opportunities for community involvement. **Supports** - Mentor and guide Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure individuals receive quality support during community activities and while developing new relationships. - Assist with preparation and participation in community outings, ensuring individuals are dressed, groomed, and ready for activities. - Provide physical support, including mobility assistance and use of adaptive equipment, to promote safety and inclusion. - Facilitate enjoyable and engaging activities such as sporting events, library visits, cooking classes, or arts and crafts, helping individuals connect with their community in meaningful ways. **Skills Development** - Implements support programs as written and at the frequency required as identified in an individual’s ISP - Collect and document accurate data on skill development and progress toward ISP goals. - Incorporate skill-building into everyday experiences, fostering growth in natural and enjoyable ways. - Participate in team planning meetings and provide feedback in order to ensure the development of meaningful and appropriate ISPs **Behavior Development** - Serves as role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors, and coaching individuals using approved techniques and strategies - Uses approved physical intervention techniques as directed to protect individuals and others - Provides support and assistance by participating in each individual’s specific behavior training programs and completing necessary documentation **Advocacy** - Assists individuals with achieving personal goals and works on behalf of individuals to overcome barriers - Helps individuals participate in activities of their choice and supports their gifts and talents - Supports individuals in the development of friendships and other meaningful relationships - Acts in the best interest of each individual’s personal beliefs, choices, and interests rather than in response to perceived shortcomings or staff interests **Operational Support** - Mentors and models appropriate skill building for DSP2s - Maintains and cares for each individual’s personal belongings and adaptive equipment - Provides supervision and ensure safety of individuals at all times - Works collaboratively with others to implement and oversee a variety of activities - Ensures appropriate support and supervision to all individuals while promoting increased independence and choice as they pursue community integration and establishment of new relationships - Reports any equipment problems, unusual incidents or injuries to the appropriate individual and completes necessary paperwork. **CONDUCT** - Demonstrate kindness, patience, and compassion when working with staff, residents, and visitors. - Collaborate effectively with all team members, maintaining a positive, respectful attitude. - Approach challenges with creativity and a commitment to fostering a fun, engaging environment. - Consistently uphold the standards of the organization by following all policies and procedures. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE** - Must have a high school diploma or GED; some college preferred. - Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain community relationships. - Drivers’ license, acceptable driving record, CPR, Basic First Aid, and DSP experienced preferred. - Familiarity with vans that have lifts and safety lock downs for wheelchairs. **REQUIREMENTS** - Must complete Person Centered Training - Must complete training for and demonstrate competency of Safety Care concepts and physical interventions - Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for variable periods of time. - Must be able to follow proper procedures to safely lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds, use lifting equipment, and position individuals in a variety of positioning equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, etc. - Adhere to the Home’s dress code policy, and always wear a company-issued ID badge. ## Skills - Compassion - Cooking - Supervision - Training And Development - Direct Support - Arts and Crafts - Person Centred Care - Planning - Material Handling Equipment Operation - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Mobility Assistance - Demand-Side Platform (Dsp) - Community Outings - Community Outreach - Forklift Operation - Developmental Disabilities Support - Adaptive Equipment - Safety-Care Behavioral Crisis Prevention - Human Resources - Driving - First Aid - Communication - Coaching ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/community-integration-specialist-at-st-marys-home-01a0daaa-2dbe-75fe-99ff-74d06692aba3?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)