This position 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 primary purpose is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault & sexual harassment & work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to ensure comprehensive care for victims.

Duties

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. Provide crisis intervention in the aftermath of sexual assault and develop and implement an appropriate plan of action based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Provide a wide range of essential support and advocacy services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual harassment. 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 specific to their circumstance or case, including filing civilian or military protective orders. 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. Establish liaisons with local victim support agencies in order to gain support and cooperation in achieving support for victims of sexual harassment and to promote the enhancement of sexual harassment 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may serve in an “on call” duty status outside of normal work hours.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have a valid state Driver's License as occasional travel is required in the course of normal duties of the position
• Must comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.

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. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual assault victims. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual harassment. Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy and sexual harassment. Knowledge of the primary prevention principles, sexual harassment dynamics, concepts, principles and theories, and resources for sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-on-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual harassment victims. Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault victims in crisis situations. Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques. Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate victim services (e.g. medical, legal, mental health, and investigative) with various agencies. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the Department of Navy organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy. Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS to effectively enter, maintain, collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information. Knowledge of and skill in using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various training methods and techniques to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training. Practical knowledge of various instruction techniques and evaluation method design, and skill in using evaluation methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training courses. Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. Skill in employing professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, and intervening agencies and present training. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training. Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and families of diverse backgrounds (racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic), sexual orientation, and gender identities. Knowledge of and skill in using various office filing systems and methods to maintain an accurate system for SAPR program data collection and reports.

Education

A qualified candidate possesses one of the following:

A four-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
At least four (4) years of appropriate experience demonstrated to represent acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
The equivalent combination of education and specialized experience. (Equivalent combination is described here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

Contacts

• Address Naval Air Station Patuxent River 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]