SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

For GS-9 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS- 7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of DoD and Service-specific programs, local, state, and federal laws, as well as military regulations, policies, and executive orders pertaining to sexual assault victim advocacy.

Experience with comprehensive knowledge of essential support and advocacy services, liaison resources, community networks, and best practices for aiding victims of sexual assault.

Experience in data entry, organization, report preparation, and information development. Experience effectively communicating both verbally and in writing.

For GS-11 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS- 9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the SAPR program to provide available and appropriate resources.

Experience in applying varied methods of sexual assault victim advocacy, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and needs analysis to provide tailored support and assistance and evaluate safety and levels of risk.

Experience developing trusting relationships within the scope of supporting sexual assault victims.

Experience defining the scope and parameters of the SAPR VA role to empower victims from initial response to termination of the professional relationship.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/correctional-treatment-specialist-0101/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will perform essential victim service, advocacy and support duties.
• You will apply basic strategies for skilled communication.
• You will accept official reports of sexual assault by assisting the victim.
• You will perform a series of complex assessments.
• You will develop detailed case management plans.
• You will assist the SARC with developing and collaborating with relevant stakeholders on SAPR public awareness campaigns.