Domestic Violence Court Liaison

Job overview

The Domestic Violence Court Liaison is a part-time, in-person role in Chicago, IL, with a stated starting salary range of $23–$25 per hour. The position is part of Metropolitan Family Services’ Jane Addams DV Court Advocacy Program, based at the Centralized DV Courthouse. The liaison supports survivors of domestic abuse and their children through crisis support, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, and court procedures. By coordinating with clients, court personnel, and community agencies, the role helps survivors navigate legal processes and connect with services.

What you'll do

• Provide direct services including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, information, and referrals
• accompany clients and witnesses through court procedures
• assist with petitions for Orders of Protection and prepare orders for the judge
• connect clients with MFS and community resources
• administer outcome tools
• attend supervision and meetings
• complete intakes, case notes, and grant-related documentation
• collaborate with agencies and the legal system.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

domestic violence court liaison

chicago il

metropolitan family services

part-time

in-person

$23–$25/hr

court advocacy

survivor support

orders of protection

crisis intervention

safety planning

travel between sites

domestic violence training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer HSA contributions
• Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.

Why this role

Driving for work and transportation of clients in a personally owned vehicle are required; travel between sites is required. Forty-hour domestic violence training is preferred at hire and required at the first opportunity before client contact.

About the employer

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.