CHAP Worker Job Opportunities/Application

CHAP Workers 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 CHAP Program are connected with families looking for support and relief.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, stimulating and recreational support both in the 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 CHAP Program Coordinator(s)

• Ability and willingness to work with persons with disabilities
• Effective communication skills with both verbal and non-verbal populations
• Commitment to providing quality life experiences in 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, summer)
• Part-time (posssibility of additional hours)

• Submit your resume and complete an application form
• Interview (set up by a CHAP Coordinator)
• Provide three references (use printable CHAP reference form)
• Provide a Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Persons Check
• Attend a CHAP Orientation
• PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in providing relief in your own home ( host-home) please contact your CHAP Coordinator for screening criteria.

If you are interested in becoming a CHAP Worker, please complete a Worker Application: 

• To complete the Worker Application online please use:
  Online Worker Application
   
• If you would prefer to submit the forms by mail or Fax, please print the following form:
  CHAP Worker Application - Mail/Fax
• CHAP Worker Reference Form
  
• CHAP Vulnerable Persons Check Form
• Worker Referral Agreement
  
• NOTE:  Your resume must accompany your Worker Application
  
  If you reside in Barrie/Bradford or surrounding areas, please mail your application to:
  Respite/CHAP Coordinator
  Simcoe Community Services
  39 Fraser Court,
  Barrie, ON
  L4N 5J5
  FAX 705-720-1083
  
  If you reside in Alliston, Collingwood, Midland or Orillia and the surrounding areas, please mail to:
  Respite/CHAP Coordinator
  Catulpa Community Support Services
  165 Ferris Lane
  Barrie, ON
  L4M 2Y1
  FAX 705-735-6826

Your Worker Application and resume will be reviewed by a CHAP Coordinator.  Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.