About the Position: As a Victim Advocate (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)) (Sexual Assault Response Work Force (SAR WF)), you will provide comprehensive assistance and liaison to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment, to include service members, family members, and Department of Defense civilians located.at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Duties

Provide advocacy services to individuals exhibiting a wide variety of issues related to being a victim of sexual harassment/assault. Conduct educational and interactive training workshops/seminars concerning sexual harassment and sexual assault. Ensure victims of sexual assault receive all necessary guidance and referrals to other community services as required. Conduct victim assessments/evaluations to determine required needs, safety and risk levels. Maintain cooperative working relationships with military, state, and local action agencies. Compile and submit program reports, data, and evaluations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Background checks against all records required by law, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense, and Army policy or regulation will be conducted prior to entering on duty in the position.
• In accordance with governing regulations, additional checks will be performed on a recurring basis while employed in the position.
• Incumbents are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors and security office.
• Must attend and graduate from required Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training courses within six months of employment.
• Must maintain an active Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate Program (D-SAACP) certification and up-to-date commander appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
• May be subject to occasional 24/7 on-call victim advocate responsibilities.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Educational Requirement: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services. (NOTE: your transcripts will be required as part of your application.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. -OR- Experience: Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Providing professional advocacy services to victims or survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment; 2) conducting assessments with clients to evaluate needs/risks; 3) maintaining partnerships in the community; and 4) conducting training/seminars on sexual assault/sexual harassment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). -OR- Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Psychology, Counseling, and Human Services. (NOTE: your transcripts will be required as part of your application.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address BD-APF-W1SZAA 174 IN BDE DO NOT MAIL Fort Dix, NJ 08640 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]