SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SAR WF) in the 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD).

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing non-clinical response that is trauma related, gender responsive, culturally competent, and recovery oriented for both military and civilian; inform victims of the resources available and manage reports of retaliation, reprisal, ostracism, maltreatment, and sexual harassment: develop and collaborate with stakeholders on public awareness campaigns and community outreach events; and plan, schedule, and deliver comprehensive training for a diverse audience to cover SAPR policies, procedures, reporting options and other topics.

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/social-science-series-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 serve as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for sexual assaults reported within the area of responsibility (AOR) located within the Navy or Marine Corps command, base, or installation (tactical level).
• You will assign, monitor, manage, and document victim assistance and advocacy activities performed at the tactical level.
• You will apply skilled communication, including developing rapport and listening to perform victim advocacy support.
• You will conduct risk screenings and safety assessments coordinating with both on/off base resources.
• You will ensure victim assistance and follow up contact is provided until the disposition of the case or when the victim is no longer in need of SAPR services.
• You will employ complex trauma-informed practices to provide emotional support to ensure the victim feels respected, heard, and understood.
• You will manage SAPR cases and referrals to include data entry of official reports of sexual assault and SAPR Related Inquiries to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, legal requirements, and guidelines.
• You will advise applicable internal and external stakeholders, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate a cohesive approach in sexual assault cases and foster collaboration.
• You will serve as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives for the command and in the community.
• You will develop and collaborate with stakeholders on SAPR public awareness campaigns and community outreach events, including planning local events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).
• You will plan, schedule, and deliver comprehensive SAPR training for a diverse audience and cover SAPR policies, procedures, reporting options and other topics.
• You will assist in the program evaluation and improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to higher level supervisors.