This position is that of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) and serves as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault. Provides 24/7 support for victims’ immediate needs. Assesses all safety concerns, provides victim information on resources that are available, and serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies. The SAPR VA is required to complete and maintain all required program training, credentialing, and certification, including the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP).

Conditions of employment

• Candidate must successfully complete a formal background check and maintain security suitability requirements.
• Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.
• Minimum of two years specific experience working with victims of sexual assault or working in victim advocacy and victim advocacy services

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years specific experience working with victims of sexual assault or working in victim advocacy and victim advocacy services. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or related social or behavioral science field OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to bachelor’s degree
• Must have analytical ability and skill in interpersonal relationships
• Must have knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and victim advocacy and care
• Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program is preferred
• Must have the ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims; must have the ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must have the ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of victims
• Must be skilled in written and verbal communication

Must have demonstrated the ability to provide effective trainings and briefings

“To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements.  Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.  Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.