Job Posting: Income Assistance Legal Advocate - Victoria

Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)

Phone: (250) 361-3521
Fax: (250) 361-3541 

Web: www.tapsbc.ca

 
Lekwugen Territories

#302 - 895 Fort Street
Victoria BC V8W 1H7

Income Assistance Legal Advocate - Victoria 

Retrieved from: http://www.tapsbc.ca/volunteer-opportunities

Job Description

Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) is seeking a full-time Legal Advocate in the Income Assistance Legal Advocacy Project.  This is a permanent full-time position (5 days/wk) beginning January 05th, 2015.

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Provide legal information and summary advice to applicants and recipients of income assistance and provincial disability benefits concerning their rights, responsibilities and entitlements under the relevant legislation.
2. Provide legal advocacy for applicants and recipients of income assistance through negotiation with the staff of the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, the preparation of oral and written submissions, and appearances at hearings before the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal.
3. Provide public legal education presentations to community organizations concerning income assistance rights, responsibilities and entitlements.
4. Prepare activity reports to the funders of this position and TAPS Executive Director.

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