Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Specialist

Air Mobility Command•McConnell AFB, KS

About The Position

Serves as an installation-level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) for individuals eligible to receive sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting options and advocacy services through the SAPR office. Provides victims with information about Restricted and Unrestricted reporting options, including their exceptions and limitations, and explains eligibility for Victims’ Counsel. Maintains support and follow-up contact throughout the case lifecycle and provides tailored referrals to on- and off-installation victim advocacy, legal, medical, and mental health resources. Works with victims to assess readiness for case closure and develop a comprehensive closure plan, including a final safety assessment, transition strategies, and resources for continuing care or other needs. Coordinates with the SARC/Principal SARC and relevant stakeholders on reporting information, support logistics, and prevention activities intended to promote positive behaviors and increase protective factors. The position requires discretion with sensitive information and may require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, or 24/7 response availability. It is a mission-essential, mission-critical position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must meet the behavioral or social science basic requirement through a relevant degree, equivalent combination of education and experience, or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-09 level is required to meet GS-11 time-in-grade requirements, when applicable.
Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy in the military or civilian sector; SARC or SAPR VA experience is preferred.
Must obtain and maintain active D-SAACP certification as a condition of employment.
Must meet public-trust screening requirements, including a minimum Tier 3 background investigation and applicable criminal-history and fingerprint checks.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver’s license and be able to drive a personal or government vehicle.
Must exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours, including possible 24/7 availability.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applicable.
A bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline is highly desired.
Four or more years of appropriate behavioral or social science experience is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline.
Four or more years of appropriate behavioral or social science experience.
SARC or SAPR VA experience.

Responsibilities

Provide installation-level sexual assault and sexual harassment victim advocacy services.
Explain Restricted and Unrestricted reporting options, their exceptions and limitations, and eligibility criteria for Victims’ Counsel.
Maintain support and follow-up contact with victims throughout the lifecycle of a case.
Provide tailored referrals to on- and off-installation victim advocacy, legal, medical, and mental health resources.
Assess victims’ readiness for case closure and develop closure plans that include a final safety assessment, transition strategies, and continuing-care resources.
Coordinate with the SARC/Principal SARC and stakeholders on reporting information, support logistics, and prevention activities.
Implement and deliver sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training and facilitate discussions.
Use advocacy approaches such as crisis intervention, situational assessment, and needs assessment to support victims.