Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) (Title 5) (Indefinite)
Army National Guard Units
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Posted: February 9, 2026 (2 days ago)
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VICTIM ADVOCATE
Seventh Army Training Command
Department of the Army
Location
Stuttgart
Salary
$63,795 - $82,938
per year
Type
Full Time
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GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting adults who have experienced sexual harassment or assault in the military by creating safety plans, assessing their needs, and providing ongoing emotional and practical help.
It's a role in the Army's prevention program based in Germany, where you'll work directly with victims to guide them through reporting and recovery processes.
A good fit would be someone compassionate with a background in social work or counseling, who is skilled at building trust and handling sensitive situations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level, including advocacy support and safety planning for sexual assault victims
- Experience conducting in-depth analysis of sexual assault and harassment report data
- Ability to develop detailed case management plans with short- and long-term goals
- Strong communication skills for explaining processes and maintaining victim contact
- U.S. citizenship required
- Willingness to work in Stuttgart, Germany
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Sexual Assault Program Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serve as a Victim Advocate in the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) program, providing care and supportive services to victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement 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.
AND Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience:1) conducting advocacy support, safety assessment and planning for adult victims of sexual assault; 2) assisting with conducting in-depth analysis of sexual assault, and sexual harassment report date, and 3) developing detailed case management plans with short-and long-term plans.
Major Duties:
- Collaborate closely with victims to develop and adapt safety plans and needs assessments.
- Ensure the victim understands the processes involved and what data will be collected.
- Maintain contact with victims through follow-up support for ongoing needs.
- Communicate clearly with the victim about the SHARP Victim Advocate's role and the reporting process.
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