Worker Registration

The Direct Support Provider promote active living for children and adults with developmental disabilities including autism and/or physical disabilities in their own home or in the community, while providing parent relief. Workers registered with the Worker Bank are connected with families looking for support and relief.

Note: Direct Support Providers on the registry are not employees of the Respiteservices.com nor Service Coordination Support, and are considered self-employed!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, stimulating and recreational support both in home and in the community
• Provide care and supervision according to the individuals needs
• Provide respite/support services as requested by the parent/guardian
• Network with community groups, facilitate inclusion and act as a positive role model
• Maintain communication with the Worker Bank Coordinator
  

Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work with persons with developmental disabilities and/or autism
• Effective communication skills with both verbal and non-verbal populations
• Commitment to providing quality life experiences in the home and in the community
• Experience providing care and support to persons with disabilities is an asset
• First Aid and CPR is an asset

Contracts:

• Variable hours (days, evenings, weekends, overnights, relief, seasonal)
• Part-time/ full time (possibility of additional hours)

How to Become a Direct Support Provider:

• Submit your online application and attach your resume
• Provide a current Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector (not older than 6 months)
• Provide two references
• Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview by the Worker Bank Coordinator
  

If you are interested in becoming a Direct Support Provider, please complete the Direct Support Provider/Worker Application online. Please use:

If you would prefer to submit the forms by Mail or Fax, please print and complete the following form:

• Direct Support Provider/Worker Registration

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