Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA)

Location: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island - Fleet and Family Support Center

Pay Grade: NF-0101-04

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is that of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) and serves as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault. Provides 24/7 support for victims’ immediate needs. Assesses all safety concerns, provides victim information on resources that are available; serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies. The SAPR VA is required to complete and maintain all required program training, credentialing, and certification, including the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Specific experience working with victims of sexual assault or working in victim advocacy and victim advocacy services is necessary. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or related social or behavioral science field preferred.
  • Must have analytical ability and skill in interpersonal relationships
  • Must have knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and victim advocacy and care
  • Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program is preferred
  • Must have the ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims; must have the ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Must have the ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense
  • Must have the ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of victims
  • Must be skilled in written and verbal communication
  • Must have demonstrated the ability to provide effective trainings and briefings.
  • Candidate must successfully complete a formal background check and maintain security suitability requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver’s license. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

OTHER INFORMATION: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other nonmerit factor.

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APPLY ONLINE: Interested applicants may submit their application and qualifications on USAjobs.gov: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/690563600

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