DV Court Advocate & Survivor Support Liaison

Metropolitan Family Services; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Part-Time In-Person DV Court Liaison for the Jane Addams DV Court Advocacy Program at the Centralized DV Courthouse. The role supports survivors of domestic violence through crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy within court processes.

The position requires a relevant degree with experience in gender-based violence or criminal justice settings, and may require bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2 years' related work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Experience with Orders of Protection and/or DV program preferred.
• Illinois CDVP certification preferred; 40-hour DV training required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, information, and referrals.
• Assists clients through court procedures relating to Orders of Protection, domestic violence, divorce and family court.
• Offers support and information for survivors of domestic violence.
• Assists clients in preparing petitions for Orders of Protection and accompanies them through the court process.
• Develops knowledge of MFS programs and community resources; facilitates linkages with services within MFS and the community.
• May assist in training staff and volunteers; may conduct public education presentations or trainings.

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Part-Time In-Person DV Court Liaison for the Jane Addams DV Court Advocacy Program at the Centralized DV Courthouse. The role supports survivors of domestic violence through crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy within court processes.

The position requires a relevant degree with experience in gender-based violence or criminal justice settings, and may require bilingual capabilities.