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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No