Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

For GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applies varied methods of sexual assault victim advocacy-including crisis intervention, risk evaluation, and needs analysis-to provide tailored, safe, and effective support, 2) Leverages comprehensive knowledge of SAPR program policies, goals, and community networks to connect personnel with essential liaison and advocacy resources, and 3) Implements and delivered specialized sexual assault training and briefs utilizing established educational techniques and best practices. For GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assists in applying varied methods of sexual assault victim advocacy-including crisis intervention, risk evaluation, and needs analysis-to provide tailored, safe, and effective support, 2) Leverages comprehensive knowledge of SAPR program policies, goals, and community networks to connect personnel with essential liaison and advocacy resources, and 3) Aids in implementing and delivering specialized sexual assault training and briefs utilizing established educational techniques and best practices. **NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Position Overview

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will provide non-clinical, trauma-informed crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk screening for adult victims of sexual assault while maintaining strict confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive CUI and PII.
• You will guide victims through Restricted and Unrestricted reporting options, assist with DD Form 2910 documentation, and prepare the Commander Recommendation package within 24 hours of Unrestricted reports.
• You will coordinate warm hand-offs and tailored referrals to military and civilian medical, mental health, and legal resources (including SVC/VLC) utilizing a "No Wrong Door" approach.
• You will manage case files, develop detailed case management plans, and collaborate with Case Management Groups and High-Risk Response Teams to mitigate risks and support victim self-determination.
• You will assist the SARC with community outreach, SAPR training logistics, stakeholder coordination, and local public awareness campaigns, including Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events.