LOFT Community Services, McEwan Case Management Program

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026- April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

McEwan Case Management Programs, LOFT Community Services

Location:  

22 Dundonald Street (Downtown East)
Toronto, ON

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

We provide individual case management services to adults living with HIV and/or who identify as transgender, and who also face barriers related to mental health, substance use and homelessness.

This practicum would involve the following activities:

-direct client support with case management needs

-referrals to external services and system navigation

-client accompaniments to appointments

-advocacy/coordination with external agencies and systems

-completion of program applications (e.g. housing applications)

-informal counselling support

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Previous experience is an asset.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Primarily direct work, in addition to some indirect admin/post-visit coordination and advocacy

Number of practicums offered:

1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Field Instructor TBD; oversight by Annika Ollner, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

April 2nd, 2026

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Both resume and cover letter.

Accessibility Considerations:

• Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use?  Yes

• Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings?  Sometimes

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced?  Medium

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum?  Low

• Is the site wheelchair accessible?  No

• What are the physical demands of the practicum? Ability to stand for long periods while visiting clients in the community; staff often travel on foot to nearby client homes and appointments; ability to navigate stairs

• Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by April 2, 2026 at 4 PM. Applications will be sent to the site.