SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5)

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This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5921000 and is part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L.

114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current on-board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) US Federal employees interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC).

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized.

Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position or 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 or 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS11 Must have at least 36 months 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.

EMPLOYMENT NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. 2.

Within six (6) months of appointment, must graduate from required SAPR training courses and be awarded the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate.

An active D-SAACP certification must be maintained for this position. 3.

Must maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.03 as a condition of employment.

In the event that D-SAACP certification expires, is suspended or is revoked, the individual is not authorized to serve in any SAPR position or perform SAPR duties until D-SAACP certification is reinstated.

Failure to maintain certification may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service. Major Duties:

As a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-12, you will serve as the single point of contact to coordinate response activities and oversee both military and civilian SAPR VAs in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented within their AOR.

Ensure that SAPR VAs are applying best practices associated with victim advocacy, social service principles, and behavioral theories.

Apply basic strategies for skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening, to perform essential victim advocacy and support duties for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policy, to include conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments, coordinating with relevant on-base and off-base resources, accepting official reports of sexual assault, and preparing the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander" in the absence of a SAPR VA or as requested by the victim in accordance with policy.

This work involves Privacy Act and Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore highly sensitive in nature.Serve as the single point of contact for command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR and have unimpeded access to the victim and subject's Commander.?Provide expert guidance to SAPR VAs on the completion of the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander," finalize the recommendations package and provide to victim's Commander for decision.Guide SAPR VAs in their efforts to implement mandatory standardized risk screening protocols to address immediate and ongoing risk and safety concerns and develop tailored interventions that address the needs of individual victims.