Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Holloman AFB, NM

About The Position

Serves as an installation-level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), providing advocacy and support to individuals eligible for sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting options and services through the SAPR office. The role provides essential support, advocacy, liaison services, and care in accordance with Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force policy. The specialist explains Restricted and Unrestricted reporting options, including exceptions and limitations, and helps victims understand eligibility for Victims' Counsel. The specialist maintains contact throughout the case lifecycle, arranges tailored referrals to on- and off-installation victim advocacy, legal, medical, and mental healthcare resources, and works with victims on case closure and transition planning. The position also coordinates with the SARC/Principal SARC and other stakeholders on reporting information and prevention activities. The position requires discretion in handling sensitive information, a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance, and active D-SAACP certification. It is a public-trust, Testing Designated Position subject to background investigation and drug testing. Hours may vary and can include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and availability 24/7. Travel away from the normal duty station may occasionally be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet the behavioral or social science basic requirement through an appropriate degree, four years of qualifying experience, or a combination of education and experience.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy in the military or civilian sector.
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 a State Criminal History Record Check or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Must have no disqualifying condition listed in DoDI 6495.03.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver’s license and be able to drive a POV/GOV.
Must exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Must be available for work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call or 24/7 response as required.
Must be able to travel away from the normal duty station occasionally, including on military or commercial aircraft.
Must submit transcripts if qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience.
Knowledge of social science, social work principles, practices, and service delivery relating to victim advocacy and the SAPR program.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, executive orders, and DoD/DAF organizational structures and policies relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and related violence.
Skill in trauma-informed practices and providing tailored emotional support.
Skill in developing SAPR service networks, building alliances, and collaborating across boundaries, including knowledge of regional on- and off-installation resources.
Skill in training and education techniques for prevention and response training.
Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate with empathy, tact, courtesy, and sensitivity to cultural diversity and individual differences.
Ability to use professional advocacy techniques, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and needs assessment, and to define the scope of the SAPR VA role.

Nice To Haves

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.
SARC or SAPR VA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support, advocacy, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual assault and military sexual harassment in accordance with DoD and DAF policy.
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 healthcare resources.
Collaborate with victims to assess readiness for case closure and develop a closure plan, including a final safety assessment, transition strategies, and continuing-care resources.
Coordinate with the SARC/Principal SARC and relevant stakeholders on reporting information and prevention activities.
Support activities intended to promote positive behaviors and increase protective factors.
Implement and deliver sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training and facilitate meaningful discussions.
Use crisis intervention, situational assessment, and needs assessment to support victims and help resolve complex problems.