SAPR Victim Advocate

About the role

Serves as a Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Fleet & Family Readiness Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet & Family Support Program (FFSP).

The purpose of the position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault/harassment and work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coord. (SARC) to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process. N91

What you will do

• Victim Advocacy/Support (75%) Serve as a SAPR VA, facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of a sexual assault and sexual harassment.
• Serve on the 24/7 SAPR watch bill, providing 24/7 support for victims' immediate needs.
• Inform the victim that speaking with the SAPR VA is voluntary.
• Assess safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage self- advocacy, assist with navigating the processes to obtain care and services needed, establish short- and long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitate referrals.
• Assess the safety of sexual harassment complainants who wish to confer with a victim advocate.
• Assist victims reporting sexual harassment to address any immediate safety needs, understand their sexual assault reporting options (as applicable), and identify any behavioral health or other services that may be helpful.
• Assist victims of sexual harassment in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information.
• Serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal.
• Explain the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims' privileges under Military Rules of Evidence 514, and their rights and responsibilities as a victim.
• Explain all available SAPR services to the victim and conduct a warm hand-off to the equal opportunity office for official reporting of sexual harassment.
• Safeguard documents in their possession and all information pertaining to victims' sexual harassment, always mindful of the victims' right to confidentiality.
• Conduct risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk.
• Inform victims of available legal assistance/counsel and, if needed, provide a warm handoff to the appropriate military and civilian legal offices for personal legal advice and information.
• Accompany victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim.
• Ensure victims of sexual harassment receive guidance and support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and victims understand the processes involved.
• Assist victims in prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to the recovery from sexual harassment.
• Maintain support and follow-up contact with sexual harassment victims throughout the lifecycle of the case.
• Immediately notify the SARC of sexual assault incidents, providing the necessary demographic and/or incident detail for their thorough documentation in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) and to fulfill multiple reporting requirements outlined in policy (e.g., Notification to Command and Annual Report to Congress).
• Notify the SARC of sexual harassment advocacy provided to complainants for the SARC's thorough documentation of the SAPR Related Inquiry (SRI) module in DSAID.
• Attend sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings for victims to ensure their needs are met.
• Report victim's support services and response information to the SARC and consult with the SARC on an ongoing basis to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.
• Adhere to the D-SAACP Professional Code of Ethics.
• Program Support/Training (25%) Collaborate with the SARC on interfacing with military and civilian agencies to identify and promote relevant resources and appropriate support services.
• Maintain a resource binder with current forms, information and referral resource lists.
• Collaborate with the SARC on developing and coordinating SAPR public awareness campaigns and local events, and on implementing primary prevention initiatives to aid in eliminating sexual assault incidents before they occur.
• Verify SAPR program marketing materials with 24/7 contact information is prominently displayed across the installation.
• Assist the installation SARC in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual harassment training.
• Facilitate or assist in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training.
• Work collaboratively with the Equal Opportunity Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention office.
• Conduct SAPR training, at various locations using standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters (HQ), for healthcare professionals, chaplains, judge advocates, law enforcement and other stakeholders on SAPR reporting options, and policies and procedures that support sexual assault victims.
• Capture service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System (FFSMIS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable) If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.

According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.