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Job Description

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.

Note: Workers on the registry are not employees of the CHAP Program and are considered self-employed.

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)

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, evening, weekends, overnights, relief, summer)
  • Part-time (Possibility of additional hours)

How to Become a CHAP Worker:
  • Submit your resume
  • Intake meeting (set up by a CHAP Coordinator)
  • Provide two references
  • Consent to a Police Reference Check
  • Attend a CHAP Orientation Session

Worker Application: 

To apply for a CHAP Worker position please choose one of the two options:

 *Note:  Your resume must accompany your application form

Mail to:
CHAP Program
75 Watline Ave., Unit 103
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E5
Phone: 905 507 9360 ext. 325
Fax: 905 890 8325
TTY: 905 890 8089
From Caledon: 1 888 836 5550

For more information contact a CHAP Coordinator at 905 507 9360 or email CHAP Program· 75 Watline Ave., · Mississauga, ON · L4Z 3E5