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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE SPECIALIST (VICT ADV) - (TITLE 5)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist to serve as the primary victim assistance resource at the District of Columbia National Guard. The role involves providing trauma-informed advocacy and support to adult victims of sexual assault, conducting assessments, and guiding victims through their reporting options.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Victim Advocacy and Support

Perform essential victim service, advocacy, and support duties; provide a non-clinical response that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented, and without prejudice to adult victims of sexual assault

Perform a series of complex assessments using trauma-informed approaches for all reports of adult sexual assault

Demonstrate expertise in offering comprehensive guidance to victims on reporting options (Restricted and Unrestricted), to include options for those not ready to report, explaining exceptions and limitations for each, and ensuring understanding of the eligibility criteria for Special Victims' Counsel (SVC)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Behavioral ScienceSocial ScienceD-SAACP CertificationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Required

A behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field

Must be DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certified(D-SAACP) and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements

Must provide three references from previous supervisors

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the social or behavioral sciences or experience that has given the applicant knowledge of one or more of the social behavioral sciences equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree

Within 60 days of appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk; the employee must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation and continuously maintain as directed by DoD and NGB

The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration which will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG

Must possess a Secret Security clearance or be able to obtain one within one year of appointment

Applicant must have their D-SAACP Credentials and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements

General experience includes work involves supervising or performing work required to manage or direct one or more programs, including appropriate supporting social science service organizations

Specialized experience includes 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources

Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures

Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

The position is required to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.