07 Aug
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Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
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Ottawa
07 Aug
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa
Compensation Pay Range: $32.03-$38.91 Job Description Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
Position Summary The Family Resource Worker (FRW) provides short-term case management, system navigation, and resource support to children, youth, and families within Home & Community Care (HCC) and School-Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS). The FRW carries a caseload and supports both targeted and complex needs, with a focus on reducing barriers to accessing services and connecting families to appropriate community resources. A key responsibility is helping families access and secure funding for equipment and related needs, including coordinating applications, gathering required documentation, and liaising with clinicians and funding agencies. The successful candidate will also serve as a resource to staff by providing guidance on community services and system navigation and will maintain in-depth knowledge of specialized and community-based resources to meet the unique needs of each child and family. LOCATION: Throughout the whole Champlain Region. Main Responsibilities Complete assessment of family needs, priorities, and available resources. Provide short-term case management and system navigation support. Support families in accessing healthcare services, particularly those without a primary care provider and/or who are current to Canada/Ontario. Assist families in addressing community-based needs including housing, transportation, respite, and recreation. Support families experiencing socioeconomic barriers using culturally safe and inclusive practices. Support applications to government and community funding programs (e.G., equipment, supplies, financial supports). Coach families to complete applications independently whenever appropriate. Coordinate required documentation in collaboration with clinicians. Liaise with vendors and funding agencies to support approval and
📌 Family Resource Worker, Home And Community Care - Permanent Full Time (1.0) (Ottawa)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa