Title 5 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (Sarc) Gs-0101-12

Army National Guard Units•Charleston, WV

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 civilian excepted-service position at the brigade level. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is the single point of contact for coordinating responses to sexual assault reports within the area of responsibility and serves as team lead for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) teams. The SARC oversees military and civilian VAs and may also perform victim advocate duties, providing adults who have experienced sexual assault with a non-clinical response that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented. The position involves handling highly sensitive Privacy Act and Controlled Unclassified Information. The SARC coordinates victim advocacy and support, manages cases and referrals, maintains required incident database records, and collaborates with command, SAPR personnel, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations. The position also contributes to program evaluation, public awareness and outreach, and team planning and communication. The SARC reports to and is supervised and evaluated by the Supervisory Principal SARC, with direct and unimpeded access to that supervisor and, in specified circumstances, the Commander. The position requires completion of SAPR training and award of the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate within six months of appointment, as well as maintaining active D-SAACP certification. It is an essential-personnel, testing-designated position, may require travel up to 25%, and may involve on-call availability, including 24/7 response coverage, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A degree in behavioral or social science or an appropriate related discipline that included at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence; evaluating objectives and developing plans for effective use of social science resources; applying knowledge of an organization, its mission, and staff procedures; and using analytical and evaluative techniques to assess program operations or related administrative support functions.
Successful completion of a two-year probationary period.
Satisfactory security clearance and, at minimum, a completed National Agency Check before assignment; appointment is subject to a background investigation.
Valid driver's license.
Complete 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.
Meet pre-employment and random drug-testing requirements.
Be able to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and participate in on-call or rotational coverage that may require 24/7 availability.
Be available for temporary duty travel up to 25% of the time.
Be available for essential-personnel duties for up to 14 days per year in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate response activities for sexual assault reports within the area of responsibility and serve as the single point of contact for command notification.
Lead and oversee military and civilian SAPR Victim Advocates in providing non-clinical victim advocacy and support to adults who have experienced sexual assault.
Perform victim advocacy duties, including establishing rapport, active listening, conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments, coordinating referrals and resources, and accepting official reports.
Prepare or guide completion of Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander, finalize recommendation packages, and provide them to the victim's Commander for decision.
Guide VAs in applying standardized risk-screening protocols and developing interventions tailored to victims' safety concerns and needs.
Manage SAPR cases and referrals, enter official sexual assault reports and SAPR-related inquiries into DSAID within applicable timeframes, and ensure data quality and policy compliance.
Coordinate with SAPR personnel, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support a cohesive response.
Serve as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives in the area of responsibility and community, as assigned.
Contribute feedback and suggestions to program evaluation and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate on public awareness campaigns, plan local Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events, and represent the SAPR program in community outreach.
Communicate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the SAPR VA team and integrate them into team work and services.
Communicate assignment requirements, projects, problems, milestones, program issues, and deadlines to the SAPR VA team.
Perform other duties as assigned.