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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a VICTIM ADVOCATE COORDINATOR, Position Description Number T5305000 and is part of the RI Joint Force Headquarters, Rhode Island National Guard.
This position serves with the JFHQ Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) as the designated specialist of victim support services who coordinates and oversees local implementation and execution of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and Sexual Harassment Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Programs.
03/08/2018 to 03/23/2018
$55,909 - $72,683 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
RI-10159277-AR-18-074
493415200
Ensures overall local management of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy (VA). Provides collateral duty victim advocate support by providing, along with the with the JFHQ SARC, advice, guidance or victim services question clarification. Incumbent is required to maintain a network of victim advocacy services contacts to ensure 24/7 availability. Provides comprehensive advocacy services to individuals exhibiting a wide range of issues related to being a victim or survivor of sexual assault. Assist victims in developing safety plans, conduct a risk assessment, and provide emotional support, crisis intervention, prevention awareness and education to victims. Assesses the need for immediate victim response and develops a plan for assistance. Adheres to policy and procedures in ensuring protected information is kept confidential under the restricted reporting policy. Aids the JFHQ SARC to develop and implement an appropriate plan of action when a in crisis situations presents. Maintains contact with clients through follow-up support for ongoing needs related to coping with sexual assault incident(s). Conducts safety planning. Under the direction of the JFHQ SARC, initiates the notification process with agencies such as law enforcement, safe shelters, and state command to ensure safety and well-being for the victim, affected Family members, and the community when victims have selected the option for an unrestricted report. Assess safety concerns (if victim declines services) and when appropriate, provides information on victim services and resources available through civilian agencies. Recognizes symptoms of emotional distress or social disorganization which may require immediate professional intervention and refers cases to appropriate professional medical and/or social services staff. Possesses knowledge of local services and support for victims of harassment or assault and provide clients with information, referrals and applicable resources available through the military and local communities. Informs individuals of reporting options, their rights and responsibilities as a victim.
Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you meet the Area of Consideration and are minimally qualified (determined by the General and Specialized Experience in the Qualification Standards), your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Depending on the Area of Consideration and the position being advertised, our agency may use the Numeric Value Groups or Basic Eligibility to qualify applicants. Numeric Value Groups- The position's multiple numeric groups, defined as at least two (see below), are established to assess each candidate against job-related criteria defined by the job analysis and crediting plan. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements, established for the position, are placed in a numeric group (Highly-Qualified for points ranging from 90-100; Well-Qualified for points ranging from 80-89; Qualified for points ranging from 70-79). The position's job analysis and credit plan's ranking factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that are expected to significantly enhance performance in a position; however, are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such competencies are ranked above those who do not; but, no one is rated ineligible solely for failure to possess all defined competencies. Basic Eligibility- When eligible candidates are referred without ranking, the agency shall note preference as ''CP'' for preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)(C), as ''XP'' for preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. 2108(3) (D) through (G), and as ''TP'' for all other preference eligibles under that title. For further information on how the RING will apply veteran preference during qualifications, please visit 5 CFR 302.201.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
301- Technical Competence
153- Interpersonal Skills
202- Oral Communication
Mandatory Documents:
1. Your Résumé.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. SF-50 (Latest).
4. Transcripts (with Diploma if possible).
5. A filled out and signed OF-306/ Declaration for Federal Employment (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf).
Optional Documents:
1. SF-15.
2. DD-214, Member 4 copy.
3. Supporting Documents detailed on the SF-15.
Other supporting documents must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the mandatory documentation will result in automatic
disqualification.
Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each
job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide
enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be
rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism
is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10159277
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493415200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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