Job opportunity
Eviction Prevention Community Legal Worker
Dalhousie University
Support eviction prevention in Halifax through community legal work, tenant advocacy, and accessible housing information at Dalhousie Legal Aid.
As a full-time, 18-month Community Legal Worker, you will work in person on campus within Dalhousie Legal Aid’s community-based clinic. The position focuses on housing insecurity, early dispute resolution, service navigation, and tenants’ rights. You will build connections with service providers while supporting the social justice team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop training sessions on housing insecurity and eviction prevention
Deliver training to providers, students, and community organizations
Navigate people between services and available supports
Develop advocacy strategies promoting tenants’ rights
Support intake and service with the social justice team
Requirements:
Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
Knowledge of anti-oppressive practice
Experience with marginalized communities experiencing poverty
Understanding of Halifax housing conditions
Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act procedures
Bring community advocacy, accessible communication, and housing knowledge to Dalhousie Legal Aid’s eviction prevention work in Halifax.
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Apply on source site As a full-time, 18-month Community Legal Worker, you will work in person on campus within Dalhousie Legal Aid’s community-based clinic. The position focuses on housing insecurity, early dispute resolution, service navigation, and tenants’ rights. You will build connections with service providers while supporting the social justice team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop training sessions on housing insecurity and eviction prevention
Deliver training to providers, students, and community organizations
Navigate people between services and available supports
Develop advocacy strategies promoting tenants’ rights
Support intake and service with the social justice team
Requirements:
Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
Knowledge of anti-oppressive practice
Experience with marginalized communities experiencing poverty
Understanding of Halifax housing conditions
Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act procedures
Bring community advocacy, accessible communication, and housing knowledge to Dalhousie Legal Aid’s eviction prevention work in Halifax.
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