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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Sexual Assault Program Coordinator (SARC)

Kittery, Maine, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $114K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Sexual Assault Program Coordinator (SARC) to manage sexual assault and harassment victim services. The role involves overseeing program implementation, providing case management, and ensuring coordinated victim services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides overall management and evaluation of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy at the installation

Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the SAPR VAs at the tactical e.g., command/installation level

Performs ongoing, analysis, assessments, and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of programs that provide response and support services to victims of sexual assault and aid in the prevention of sexual assault

Communicates directly with the installation leadership to provide regular briefs and updates to assist leaders with maintaining compliance with program requirements

Develops processes, procedures, and communication strategies to assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program

Conducts program needs assessment. Presents findings and recommendations to installation leadership

Provides management, oversight, and training on data collection processes. Analyzes data to prioritize and gauge response efforts and resource needs

Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities

Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains

Works collaboratively with the Equal Opportunity Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention Office to support and promote prevention activities related to sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm

Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates VAs Unit SAPR VAs, and others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR

Liaises with local victim support agencies in order to gain support and cooperation in achieving support for victims of sexual harassment and to promote the enhancement of the sexual harassment services

Plans, schedules and facilitates sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training

Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System FFSMIS, as required

Performs victim advocacy duties and provides a non-clinical response that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented to adult victims of sexual assault

Accepts official reports of sexual assault as needed, providing referrals, and informing victims of their options

Performs a complete risk assessment screening, thorough safety assessment and planning, and ongoing needs assessment for all adult sexual assault cases and conducts initial and ongoing needs assessments

Maintains victim and incident case information, subject demographics and disposition, and training records through the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database DSAID in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy

Provides referrals and non-clinical support to Service member victims of sexual harassment

Informs Service member victims of sexual harassment of available SAPR services and conducts warm hand-offs to the Equal Opportunity Office for the filing of reports of sexual harassment as appropriate

Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment

Coaches, facilitates, solves work problems, and participates in the work of the SAPR VA personnel

Explains team goals and objectives to SAPR VA team and assists them in organizing to accomplish work

Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor

Ensures sexual harassment victims' safety concerns are assessed and identified safety issues are reported in accordance with policy

Ensures victim advocacy services include: the capacity to respond by telephone and in-person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in-person and procedures for contacting SAPR VAs, as well as specific protocols that govern the duties and responsibilities of the SAPR VA

Ensures SAPR personnel receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their position

Qualification

Sexual assault dynamicsDoD SAPR programsVictim advocacy skillsProgram management skillsCrisis intervention techniquesData management skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsTrainingEducation techniquesCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Four-year degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or A combination of education and experience (i.e. equivalent of two years undergraduate credit, plus, at least four years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector, two must be as a SARC or Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate)

Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims

Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the DoD and DON SAPR programs, along with local, state, federal laws, and military regulations and policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy, and other acts of interpersonal violence sufficient to plan, organize, implement, and carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention and response program

Expert knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC SAPR policies and ability accurately to interpret/articulate their meaning, priorities and intent

Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the DON organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy

Thorough knowledge of a wide range of practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems and other elements of specialized social service programs, and behavioral or social science principles to direct the activities of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy of information

Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques

Knowledge of and skill in developing and adhering to program management plans

Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID and FFSMIS, sufficient to enter data, prepare reports, and develop information

Skill in providing victim advocacy and working with victims of sexual assault

Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems

Ability and skillset to provide effective SAPR trainings and briefings to commands, victim advocates, and first responders

Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for process improvements

Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases

Ability to advise program officials, including tactical-level leadership and installation personnel on the policies, practices, procedures, issues, and concerns associated with sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence and prevention, response, and victim advocacy

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide victim support assistance

Ability to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively

Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports

Ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to victims under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring, as well as understand and have empathy for victims

Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense

Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims

Ability to drive a government or personal vehicle in order to travel to training, coordinate tasks/actions with clients, command and military and civilian agencies within the local area of the installation

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families

This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) background check is required

Must comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements

May be required to provide SARC duties and responsibilities in a deployed environment

Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver's license

Occasional travel up to approximately 25% or more may be required to complete work assignment, conduct or attend meetings, training events, site assist visits, or court hearings. Travel will be required to attend mandated DoD and Navy SAPR training

This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the tasks at an off-site location for ad hoc and situational telework only