Coach/ Lead Coach (Direct Support Professional)
About The Position
Cornerstone Day Services is hiring Coaches and Lead Coaches to help build an engaging, innovative Day Support program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The roles involve building relationships, participating in activities, exploring the community, and helping individuals develop skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. Cornerstone Day Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling, confident, and connected lives. Their Day Services program creates meaningful experiences through four signature program areas: Sports Club, Tech Lab, Creative Outlet / Town Stage, and Around Town. Participants are encouraged to make choices, explore their interests, build skills, and become active members of their communities.
Requirements
- 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.
- Belief that meaningful support is about more than being present — it’s about helping people connect, participate, grow, and belong.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Take ownership of an assigned program area (Lead Coach only).
- Develop monthly activity calendars and engaging program experiences (Lead Coach only).
- Mentor Coaches and model strong person-centered practices (Lead Coach only).
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members (Lead Coach only).
- Communicate participant successes, needs, and concerns to leadership (Lead Coach only).
- Collaborate with the Success Coordinator regarding participant progress and goals (Lead Coach only).
- Develop relationships with local businesses and community organizations (Lead Coach only).
- Coordinate outings, volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, demonstrations, and other community experiences (Lead Coach only).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
