PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number T5898000, and is part of the Montana National Guard, CMD. Selecting Official: BG Michael Moreni

What you will do

• Program Administration Execute Department of Defense (DoD) and Service level sexual assault policy at the state level and serve as the principal advisor to state leadership advising on all SAPR-related matters and implementation of SAPR strategy.
• Manage and oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all SAPR activities at the state level; adapt SAPR activities according to state risk and protective factors; and set strategic goals to align to organizational level policy and SAPR mission.
• Formulate state SAPR program objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interest of the state.
• Provide expert advice on trauma-informed practices; cultural competence; and ethical considerations and guidance to address complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and challenging situations.
• Manage, assign and oversee a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week response capability for victims of sexual assault within their area of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with DoD and Service level policy.
• Create and update the installation SAPR Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policy, along with local, sate and federal law.
• Serve as the state co-chair of the monthly sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings, state quarterly sexual assault CMGs, and oversee the state High-Risk Response Teams to ensure the victim's safety and the safety of retaliation reporters; facilitate sexual assault victim services and retaliation reporters' referrals; and direct effective SAPR system coordination and ensure appropriate accountability.
• This responsibility is not delegable.
• Serve as the single point of contact for state level command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR.
• Oversee the quality of information in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) to ensure sexual assault report data is handled in accordance with established guidelines, standards, and DoD and Service level policy; identify and implement process improvement as needed; and ensure data integrity, validity, and timeliness are met.
• Collaborate and maintain liaison with key internal and external military and civilian stakeholders to include Equal Opportunity, Victim Witness Assistance Program, Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce, health care providers, behavioral health care, medical care, Special Victims' Counsel, Chaplains, law enforcement, legal professionals (to include Judge Advocates and SVCs) and community partners to improve SAPR response; implement the No Wrong Door policy; build strategic relationships; confirm warm handoffs; and identify challenges or solutions with the goal of ensuring victims are not denied or inappropriately delayed in getting care or advocacy.
• Brief any issues and solutions related to the implementation of the No Wrong Door policy to TAG at the state sexual assault CMG in accordance with DoD and Service policy.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other SARW professionals to ensure successful and timely case transfers through active communication between states, participation in meetings with SARCs and Commanders, and successful transfer of DSAID case.
• Assess, identify, and advocate for adequate staffing, budgetary resources, and technological tools to support the SAPR program; conduct regular assessments of workload and caseload to ensure equitable distribution; and allocate resources based on the evolving needs of SAPR personnel and the victims served.
• Supervisory Duties Supervise all National Guard SARCs and SAPR VAs within the state.
• This includes making a full range of independent personnel decisions, assigning tasks, setting performance expectations, and evaluating/rating personnel performance.
• SARCs serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams.
• Task SARCs and SAPR VAs with SAPR duties, provide technical expertise and oversight, and collaborate with rating official on performance feedback.
• Define program objectives, administratively and technically direct the work of SARCs and SAPR VAs and offer guidance regarding performance.
• Address potential disciplinary and/or performance issues in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action(s) as necessary.
• Manage staff training requirements by establishing individual development plans and providing, arranging, or overseeing necessary on-the-job or formal training, including initial and refresher training, that covers topics such as trauma response, legal updates, and cultural competency to meet the requirements for DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification and comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality directives.
• Oversee the training and certification status of SAPR personnel within their AOR and collaborate with human resources offices to ensure certification levels are attained within the specified timeframe. *A copy of the position description with a full list of duties can be obtained through HRO upon request.

How you will be evaluated

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 are minimally qualified, 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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (at least month/year-month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• If resume is NOT detailed in these requirements; you could be deemed INELIGIBLE.
• For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.
• Transcripts: All relevant transcripts must be included in your application, if using education as a qualifying factor.
• Other required or supporting documents: CAT 5 Applicants - Must provide membership proof, i.e., copy of NGB 22/22a or other membership proof/honorable service.
• CAT 6 Applicants - Copy of most recent SF-50.
• (Copy of most recent SF-50 is recommended for this agency's Federal employees.)

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).