Wellfort Community Health Services - Legal Navigation Tools

Project Type: PLE (Public Legal Education)

 

Fields of Law: 

Immigration, housing and poverty law

 

Positions Available: 1

 

About:

WellFort is our community, the clients we serve, and the service we provide. WellFort works alongside local residents and partner agencies to increase community capacity. As a not-for-profit, values-based organization, they provide:

  • Health Promotion & Programs
  • Primary Health Care
  • Oral Health Care
  • Diabetes, HIV & HEP C Education

Project Details

WellFort Community Health Services vision is to create a healthier community where everyone belongs. Their role within the health care system is to facilitate integrated care for non-insured clients and populations with complex needs. Many non-insured individuals are new immigrants, and those experiencing homelessness. Presently, WellFort has identified the need for educational session for staff (i.e., system navigators and social workers) and clients on the following topics:

  • Immigration processes, forms, procedures, and rights

  • Housing law issues (i.e., unlawful evictions, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities)

  • Social Assistance Law (i.e., understanding the tribunal process for pursuing assistance for

    Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, and/or Canadian Pension Plan after eligibility is denied)

    WellFort is seeking a student to conduct research on the above-mentioned topics and deliver virtual educational sessions to staff and clients to increase knowledge capacity among the organization and community

Who can apply?

First-year students are eligible to apply. Multilingualism is preferred as organization serves diverse communities in Peel region. Previous experience with community volunteer work is an asset but not a requirement.

Information about COVID-19

Students will conduct their work remotely.