Work here and make a difference.
Careers
Making a Meaningful Impact on the Lives of Kids with Disabilities
Nursing with Heart: Providing Quality Personalized Care
DSPs: Giving A Good Life
to Kids with Disabilities
Are you an energetic, results-oriented team player? Do you have a person-centered
approach to care and a deep passion for working with children? Our staff and the
individuals in our care need you!
Join Our Team
It takes a strong team. We are proud of the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, direct support professionals, social workers, registered dietitian, support coordinators, speech and respiratory therapists and physical, occupational and recreational therapists who deliver the highest and best quality care each day- across three shifts.
At St. Mary’s Home, our work is guided by compassion, teamwork, and joy. We believe that every person deserves a good life—and that starts with great people like you. Our 300-plus full- and part-time employees possess the patience and sensitivity to care for children and young adults with complex health needs.
Our Core Values
Fun. Kind. Collaborative. Compassionate, Engaged. Person-Centered.
These values guide everything we do—for the individuals we support and for each other.
Now Expanding to Virginia Beach!
We’re thrilled to announce our new group home—The Beach House. Located in Virginia Beach, this new duplex-style home will support eight adults with disabilities in a warm, community-based setting that emphasizes independence and connection.
Whether you work at our main campus in Norfolk or The Beach House in Virginia Beach, you’ll be part of a team that changes lives every day.
Why Work With Us?
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training
- Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid time off)
- Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities
- Employee celebrations, recognition, and fun events year-round
Your voice matters here—and your impact will last a lifetime.
Orientation and Training
We want you to succeed and we believe that a great start is the key to any successful endeavor. You can expect to receive a comprehensive orientation that includes education about our organization, services and expectations.
Staff members are trained thoroughly, and their skills are updated and refined through ongoing education.
Staff Satisfaction is Important
Recruiting great employees and keeping them is important! Every year, we conduct a confidential staff satisfaction survey to learn more about how we can keep our employees happy, motivated and professionally fulfilled. Your opinion matters at St. Mary’s Home!
Employee Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free long-term disability and life insurance
- Pension and 403(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- and many voluntary insurance products!
Rewards
St. Mary’s is a FUN place! We want the children and young adults to have fun, and we know that our hard-working employees deserve to have fun, too. Here are some of the ways we reward our employees throughout the year:
- Monthly birthday celebrations with cake and ice cream
- Two free movie tickets for you the month of your birthday
- Tides baseball tickets
- Annual holiday party with dinner, dancing, raffles and door prizes
- Cookouts, tie-dye days and fun surprises
- Graduation ceremonies for the individuals who live here, their families and staff to enjoy
- Discounts programs
St. Mary’s Home is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an workplace where opportunities are available to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.