SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number T5921000 and is part of the NM Command Administrative Office, National Guard.

Degree: 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: GS-12 and above - 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.

MUST HAVE 4 YEARS OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND MUST HAVE COMPLETED A 80 HOUR SHARP/SAPR COURSE. Major Duties:

This position is located at the Brigade (BDE) level in an IRC funded position.

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is the single point of contact to coordinate response activities when a sexual assault is reported within their area of responsibility (AOR).Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing, and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA) at the tactical (e.g., command) level, SARCs will serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams.

Victim Advocacy and Support: 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.

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.

Program Administration: Manage SAPR cases and referrals, to include data entry of official reports of sexual assault and SAPR Related Inquires into the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database within the applicable timeframes, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policies, legal requirements, and guidelines ensuring a high level of data quality.

Advise applicable internal and external stakeholders, including other SAPR personnel, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate a cohesive approach in sexual assault cases and foster collaboration.

Serve as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives within the AOR and in the community as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Administrative and Training: Assist in program evaluation and improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to the Supervisory Principal SARC and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Committee (SAPRAC), as applicable.

Develop and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on SAPR public awareness campaigns including planning local events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, representing the SAPR program in community outreach efforts as a subject matter expert, and ensuring that outreach efforts align with the SAPR program's strategic goals as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Collaborate and consult with other SAPR personnel to ensure efficient service delivery, manage caseloads, and meet reporting requirements within the applicable timeframes per guidance.

Team Lead Duties: Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the SAPR VAs and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services.

Articulate and communicate to the SAPR VA team the requirements of assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.

Coach SAPR VAs on the identification and application of problem-solving methods and techniques; provide advice on trauma-informed victim advocacy, practices, and procedures; and assist SAPR VAs in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.

Monitor and report to the Supervisory Principal SARC on the status and progress of work and review completed work to ensure that deadlines and quality have been met.

Serve as coach, facilitator, and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.

Prepare reports and briefs and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Performs other duties as assigned.