Coach (Direct Support Professional)

Cornerstone Day Services | Mechanicsville, VA Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours Pay: $17.00 Join Our Team Are you looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) role where you can do more than simply supervise a day program? Cornerstone Day Services is hiring Coaches to help us build an engaging, innovative Day Support program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We’re looking for people who enjoy building relationships, getting involved in activities, exploring the community, and helping others develop skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. We don’t just run programs — we build community.

About Cornerstone Day Services Cornerstone is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling, confident, and connected lives.

Our Day Services program creates meaningful experiences through four signature program areas: Sports Club – recreation, fitness, teamwork, and healthy living Tech Lab – technology, digital skills, communication, and exploration Creative Outlet / Town Stage – art, music, performance, games, and creative expression Around Town – community engagement, volunteering, exploration, and relationship building Participants are encouraged to make choices, explore their interests, build skills, and become active members of their communities. Coach – Direct Support Professional (DSP) Coaches are the heart of the day-to-day participant experience .

You’ll work directly alongside participants and Lead Coaches, providing individualized support while actively participating in activities, outings, skill-building opportunities, and community experiences. This is a hands-on DSP position for someone who enjoys being involved, building relationships, and helping people succeed. Lead Coach – Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead Coaches combine direct support with program leadership and creativity .

In addition to supporting participants, you’ll take the lead in one of our signature program areas, develop engaging activities, mentor Coaches, and help create opportunities for participants both within Cornerstone and throughout the community.

What You’ll Do Participant Support & Experience Build genuine, positive relationships with participants Encourage choice, independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth Support social, communication, recreational, and daily living skills Adapt activities and supports to each participant’s individual needs and interests Provide personal care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), as needed Celebrate individual accomplishments and progress Support participants in achieving goals identified in their individual service plans Programs & Community Actively participate in recreational, educational, creative, and skill-building activities Accompany and support participants during community outings and activities Help participants build meaningful connections…

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