CHAP Worker Job Posting/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 Program Coordinator

Requirements:

• 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 (possibility of additional hours)

How to Become a CHAP Worker:

• Submit your resume and complete an application form
• Attend an Interview (set up by a Program Coordinator)
• Provide three references
• Provide a Police Reference Check
• Provide a Vulnerable Persons Check
• Completion of the online Safeguards "Respite Worker Training Certificate" (The cost is $28.25 including H.S.T.)
• Attend a half day CHAP Orientation Session

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 forms:
  
  CHAP Worker Application - Mail/Fax [PDF]
  Referral Agreement - Mail/Fax [PDF]
  
  NOTE:  Your resume must accompany your Worker Application
  
  Mail to:
  CHAP Program
  Northumberland Family Respite Service
  72 Walton Street
  Port Hope, Ontario
  L1A 1N3
  Fax: 905 885-9758
  
  Your Worker Application and resume will be reviewed by a Program Coordinator.  Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
  
  For more information contact 905 885-6671or email CHAP PROGRAM

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