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 and become active members of their community

Prepare program materials and maintain organized, welcoming program spaces

Help identify new activities and experiences based on participant interests

Safety, Documentation & Teamwork

Maintain a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment

Complete required daily documentation accurately and on time

Report incidents, participant concerns, and changes promptly

Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development

Work collaboratively with other team members to provide consistent, high-quality support

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Positive and energetic

Creative and willing to try new things

Patient and person-centered

Dependable and responsible

Collaborative and team-oriented

Adaptable

Comfortable participating in activities and community outings

Passionate about helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities succeed

Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , Day Support staff member, caregiver, behavioral support professional, recreation professional, teacher/teaching assistant, or in another human services role is valuable.

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who believe that meaningful support is about more than being present — it’s about helping people connect, participate, grow, and belong.