Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (Sarc) (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units•Peoria, IL

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is with the IL 182 AW. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), GS-0101-12, assigns, monitors, manages, and documents victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VAs) at the tactical or command level, and serves as team lead for SAPR VA teams. The SARC coordinates response activities as the single point of contact and oversees military and civilian SAPR VAs in providing adult victims of sexual assault with non-clinical, trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented support within the area of responsibility. The role involves victim advocacy, risk screening and non-clinical safety assessment, coordination with on- and off-base resources, accepting official reports, and preparing recommendations to commanders when required by policy. The SARC also provides command notification, expert guidance to VAs, and advice to internal and external stakeholders. The position serves as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and community initiatives, contributes to program evaluation and improvement, and plans and delivers SAPR training. The SARC communicates organizational strategy and values to the VA team, integrates them into team activities, and prepares reports, briefs, and records while coordinating work-related information with the Supervisory Principal SARC. Appointment conditions include completion of a favorable Tier 3 background investigation within 60 days; completion of required SAPR courses and award of the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate within six months; and maintaining active D-SAACP certification. The position is subject to random drug testing, is essential personnel potentially required to serve up to 14 days per year for state emergencies or disasters, and may require irregular or overtime hours, a trial period, and mandatory direct deposit.

Requirements

Meet one of the basic education or experience pathways: a degree in behavioral or social science or an appropriate related discipline including at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences; an equivalent combination of education and experience including at least 24 semester hours; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering data, recognizing solutions, and preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence.
Have experience evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective use of social science resources.
Have knowledge of the organization and its mission and experience using organizational staff procedures.
Have experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations or substantive administrative support functions.
Graduate from required SAPR training courses and receive the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate within six months of appointment.
Maintain active D-SAACP certification as a condition of employment.
Complete a favorable Tier 3 background investigation within 60 days of appointment and meet federal employment suitability requirements.
Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Be eligible under the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform this position's duties.
Provide official transcripts supporting educational claims when applicable.
A male applicant born after December 31, 1959, who is required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period and participate in mandatory direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Assign, monitor, manage, and document victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by SAPR Victim Advocates, serving as team lead at the tactical or command level.
Coordinate response activities as the single point of contact and oversee military and civilian SAPR VAs providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault.
Apply skilled communication, rapport-building, and active listening in victim advocacy and support.
Conduct risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments; coordinate on-base and off-base resources; accept official sexual assault reports; and prepare Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander when required.
Serve as the single point of contact for command notification of sexual assault reports within the area of responsibility and maintain unimpeded access to the victim's and subject's Commander.
Guide SAPR VAs in preparing recommendations to commanders, finalize recommendation packages, and provide them to the victim's Commander for decision.
Advise internal and external stakeholders, including SAPR personnel, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations, to support coordinated responses and collaboration.
Serve as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and community initiatives as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC.
Support program evaluation and improvement by providing feedback and suggestions to the Supervisory Principal SARC and SAPR Advisory Committee, as applicable.
Plan, schedule, and deliver SAPR training for stakeholders and local populations on policies, procedures, reporting options, and related topics.
Communicate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to SAPR VAs and integrate them into team strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services.
Prepare reports and briefs, maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, and coordinate work-related information with the Supervisory Principal SARC.