Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Victim Advocate

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the flyer’s “How to Apply” section. Applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Victim Advocate guides employees on sexual assault prevention and response program issues and serves as a point of contact for senior management, faculty, and staff. The role includes conducting risk assessments and documenting cases for review; preparing reports, information papers, talking points, briefing packages, and other SAPR program materials for senior leaders; and providing victim advocacy and crisis intervention to adult victims of sexual assault. The advocate uses trauma-informed approaches to conduct complex assessments, implements risk-screening protocols, helps victims secure requested treatment, and informs victims about reporting options and tailored referrals, including advocacy, legal, medical, and mental health resources.

This position requires a current, valid U.S. driver’s license and an active D-SAACP certification, as well as obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. Work outside normal duty hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, on an on-call or rotational basis; the on-call arrangement requires availability 24/7. The position is at the GS-11 level. Applicants must meet the applicable behavioral or social science education or experience requirements and the GS-11 specialized experience requirements, unless qualifying through the stated graduate education substitution.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification under applicable law and DoD policy.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before starting; the position requires a Secret clearance and no disqualifying condition under applicable DoD policy.
• GS-11 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 in federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, including sexual assault advocacy; developing and implementing crisis and assistance plans; developing and coordinating SAPR prevention and awareness campaigns or events; conducting workshops or seminars; and presenting sensitive or controversial topics to varied audiences.
• Must meet the basic education or equivalent experience requirement in behavioral or social science, or a related discipline appropriate to the position: a relevant degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience, or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• GS-11 specialized experience may be substituted by a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a qualifying combination of experience and graduate education. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Must be available for work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, on an on-call or rotational basis; on-call availability may be required 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Guide employees on issues related to a sexual assault prevention and response program.
• Serve as a point of contact for senior management, faculty, or staff regarding sexual assault response programs.
• Complete risk assessments and documentation for case review.
• Develop reports, information papers, talking points, briefing packages, or other SAPR program information for senior leaders.
• Provide victim advocacy services and crisis intervention support for adult victims of sexual assault.
• Perform complex assessments using trauma-informed approaches for reports of sexual assault.
• Implement risk-screening protocols and assist victims in securing treatment they request.
• Inform victims about resources available to report sexual assault and provide tailored referrals, including victim advocacy, legal, medical, and mental health resources.
• Develop and implement crisis plans of action and sexual assault assistance plans.
• Develop and coordinate command SAPR prevention and awareness campaigns or events.
• Conduct sexual assault education and training workshops or seminars.
• Present and promote ideas and issues, including sensitive or controversial topics, to various audiences.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized to help offset relocation costs.

What This Job Offers

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