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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Naval District Washington
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Summary

This position is that of installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). The SARC works under the program oversight of the Regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and supervision of the installation Fleet and Family Services Center (FFSC) Director. The SARC communicates directly with the installation senior commander to provide regular updates to the senior commander and assist the senior commander with meeting annual SAPR training requirements.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/01/2019 to 10/06/2019
Salary
$35.56 to - $38.89 per hour

Position will service South Potomac (NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren)

Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
Dahlgren, VA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - Periodic travel may be required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
04
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
VA-20-21343
Control number
547430400

Duties

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The incumbent is notified of all reports of sexual assault within the installations in their Area of Responsibility (AOR) and provides case management of all reported cases of sexual assault from initial report through final disposition.  The incumbent ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly to the Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) until transfer/closure.  Ensures cases to be transferred are completed expeditiously and victim confidentiality is maintained.

The incumbent conducts ongoing assessment of consistency and effectiveness of the SAPR Program and service care system within the installations in their AOR and supports the development and implementation of the installation SAPR Program and all tenant Naval commands.  The incumbent tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR: issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate.  Ensures collection of data to include, but not limited to, number of cases received, trainings provided, and personnel trained at installation, incompliance with CNIC HQ SAPR policies and guidance.

The incumbent coordinates and monitors services provided for sexual assault victims throughout regional installations.  Ensures victim advocacy services include:

  • The capacity to respond by telephone and in person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims of sexual assault, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in person.
  • Procedures for contacting volunteer advocates, as well as specific protocols that govern the duties and responsibilities of the SAPR Victim Advocate.

The incumbent establishes and maintains arrangements (i.e., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy.

The incumbent maintains victim and incident case information, subject demographics and disposition, and training records for case management and monthly reporting through DSAID in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance and as established by DOD and Navy policy.  Maintains all documentation and case records in a confidential and secure manner in accordance with the Privacy Act and applicable regulatory guidance; participate in developing and implementing performance outcome measures and program evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness; and input statistical output and service delivery information into appropriate Navy and FFSC authoritative databases.

The incumbent coordinates sexual assault awareness and prevention education briefs and workshops to increase the understanding of what constitutes sexual assault, to reinforce that it is a crime, and to ensure that personnel know the full range of reporting options.  Ensures that COs, XOs, SAPR Command POCs and other key installation personnel meet training requirements and fully understand the expanded SAPR program.  Tracks, at a minimum, what subordinate units require SAPR VAs, a roster of those SAPR VAs and, status of their training, and rotation dates.

The incumbent uses standardized curriculum, as provided by CNIC HQ SAPR, to commands and SAPR Victim Advocates (VA), SARCs, and other SAPR trainings as requested.  The incumbent coordinates and implements marketing materials and other tools to support the SAPR Program.  Coordinates with commands to ensure command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands to enhance awareness of sexual assault issues such as proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality, and available victim support services.

The incumbent interfaces with military and, if available, civilian agencies to identify relevant resources and means of accessing appropriate services to promote availability of victim advocacy services and support systems.  Liaisons with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, NCIS, legal) to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases.  Facilitates the development and collaboration of installation SAPR public awareness campaigns to include planning of local events.  Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of and sexual assault.  Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers, as needed, to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program.

The incumbent notifies the Victim’s Command within 24 hours of receipt of an unrestricted or restricted sexual assault report.  SARC will only provide non-identifying numeric information to the Command in restricted cases and provide specific identifying information for victims who elect unrestricted reporting option.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • The staff member may be recalled to duty and/or required to work overtime, as necessary to meet mission requirements.
  • The capacity to respond by telephone and in person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims of sexual assault, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in person.
  • This position may be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or in the interest of national security and may be required to report for work when other employees are excused.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct depository pay program.
  • This position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, with a possibility of rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov/

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Experience working with victims of sexual assault or working in victim advocacy and victim advocacy services required and experience working with the Navy SAPR program preferred.  The incumbent must have knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims.  Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program, along with local, state, and federal laws and military regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault is preferred.

The incumbent must have the demonstrated ability and skill to provide effective trainings and briefings.   The incumbent must have knowledge and skill in developing program management plans and adhering to them.  Ability to assess program effectiveness.  Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports.

The incumbent must have the ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims.  Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The incumbent must have the analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.  The incumbent must have the ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.

The incumbent must be skilled in oral and written communication.   The incumbent must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.  Skilled in the use of office software applications to prepare management reports and use software to develop information; able to enter data in required management reports.

Education

Completion of a four year degree in behavioral health or social science AND three years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.

Additional information

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders.  Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.  Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions.  If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.  To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/default.htm.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests.  The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html 

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

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 knowledge, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.



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