Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Altus AFB, OK

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About The Position

Serves as an installation-level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), providing advocacy services to individuals eligible for sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting options. The role explains Restricted and Unrestricted reporting options, their exceptions and limitations, and eligibility criteria for Victims’ Counsel, while maintaining support and follow-up with victims throughout the case lifecycle.

The specialist connects victims with tailored on- and off-installation advocacy, legal, medical, and mental-health resources; works with victims on readiness for case closure and develops closure plans that include safety assessments, transition strategies, and continued-care resources; and coordinates with SAPR leadership and stakeholders on reporting logistics, support, and prevention activities. The position requires discretion when handling sensitive information, active D-SAACP certification, a SECRET clearance, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with background screening and drug-testing requirements. Work may include on-call availability and travel away from the duty station.

Requirements

• Meet the basic occupational requirement through a degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; four years of appropriate equivalent experience; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Meet specialized experience requirements through at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent, or qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience.
• Have knowledge of social science, social work, victim advocacy, SAPR, social service delivery, relevant laws and regulations, and DoD/DAF organizational policies and practices.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed support, interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate skills in crisis intervention, situational and needs assessment, and professional victim advocacy.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
• Obtain and maintain active D-SAACP certification as a condition of employment.
• Meet public-trust screening requirements, including a minimum Tier 3 background investigation and required fingerprint and records checks; have no disqualifying condition under DoDI 6495.03.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Hold an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Meet the federal time-in-grade requirement when applicable: one year at GS-9 for GS-11 consideration.
• Submit transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline.
• Four or more years of appropriate experience in behavioral or social science or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy in the military or civilian sector.
• Prior SARC or SAPR VA experience.

Responsibilities

• Explain sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting options, including Restricted and Unrestricted reporting, their exceptions and limitations, and eligibility criteria for Victims’ Counsel.
• Maintain support and follow-up contact with victims throughout the lifecycle of their cases.
• 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 resources for continued care or other needs.
• Coordinate with the SARC/Principal SARC and relevant stakeholders on reporting logistics, victim support, and prevention activities.
• Apply victim advocacy methods such as crisis intervention, situational assessment, and needs assessment to support victims in resolving complex problems.
• Implement and deliver sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training and facilitate discussions.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level