DV Court Liaison

We are now hiring for a part-time DV Court Liaison for Domestic Violence program to join our Midway office.

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $23-$25 per hour. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, information, and/or referrals.

• Assists and accompanies clients and witnesses through court procedures relating to Orders of Protection, domestic violence, divorce and family court.

• Offers support and information for survivors of domestic violence.

• Assists DV Court Advocates and/or clients in preparing petitions for Orders of Protection; provides accompaniment throughout the court process; prepares Orders
for the judge.

• Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of MFS programs and community-based resources. Facilitates linkages with services both within MFS and
in the community.

• May assist in training program staff, volunteers, and/or interns. May conduct public education presentations, police trainings, or other educational offerings related to
court advocacy services.

• Administers any required outcome tools at their designated intervals.

• Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.

• Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs to provide comprehensive services for clients.

• Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including intakes, case notes and other documentation needed for a client's file.

• Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements. Provides timely, accurate statistical information for
program grants.

• Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence. Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc. to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.

• Works closely with and advocates on behalf of clients with other agencies and the legal system (e.g. State's Attorneys; Legal Aid; DCFS; police and Sheriff's departments; private attorneys; investigators; etc.). Represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program with a high degree of professionalism, an awareness of courtroom etiquette, and an understanding of the expectations of the criminal justice system.

• Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals' code of ethics.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree plus 2+ years' work experience, preferably in the field of gender-based violence and/or a criminal justice-related capacity.

TRAVEL/MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Retirement 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you  to see the full suite of benefits offered.

• Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

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