Summary This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR VA) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5922000 and is part of the J9 located at Camp Williams, UT, with the UTNG. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Andrew J. Kalinen. Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. . Responsibilities Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR VA) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-11, you will: Assists victims of sexual assault and domestic violence towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information. For SAPR sexual cases, the victim advocate will operate under the supervision of the State SAPR performing duties which include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, safety planning, referral, ongoing non-clinical support, and serves as a resource on available options to assist victims in making informed decisions regarding reporting options and care. For Domestic Violence cases, the Victim Advocate will operate under the guidance and direction of the Director of Psychological Health (DPH)/Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) developing an appropriate plan of assistance and intervention which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members. Conducts risk assessments of individuals to determine immediate needs and evaluates safety and levels of risks; provides emotional support and guidance to victims in crisis while addressing the individual's needs and desires. Provides crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of sexual assault or domestic violence/abuse and develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Provide restricted and unrestricted reporting options addressing confidential disclosure and privacy to the victim. Provides referral services at the Wing/BDE State as well as the surrounding communities. Completes required reports/documents on incidents of sexual assault and domestic violence. Assists the State SAPR with entering all Wing/BDE State sexual assault incidents into the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) IAW DOD and NGB policies and procedures. Assists with DSAID entry for: SAPR Related Inquiries (SRI), Wing/BDE State Training activities, retaliation reports, and CMG minutes. Has primary administrative oversight for entering and tracking all information for volunteer or collateral duty Victim Advocate DSAACP Credentialing and continuing education training via DSAID. Assists the State SAPR in the supervision of volunteer Victim Advocates. Under guidance and direction of DPH/Behavioral Health Officer the incumbent provides direct services to identified families experiencing domestic abuse utilizing an early intervention model designed to stop the abuse, promote healthy family interactions, and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment among military families of more complex cases. C Serves on the Wing/BDE State sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) Case Management team and ensures State SAPR is kept abreast of victim's status/case. For SAPR cases, consults regularly with the State SAPR on ongoing cases. Facilitates or assists in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual assault prevention and response and interpersonal violence prevention training for all Wing/BDE State personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, volunteer or collateral duty Victim Advocates, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher SAPR training. Coordinates guest speakers, arranges announcements and marketing, and coordinates logistics for the various training activities. Promotes awareness of sexual assault and interpersonal violence prevention in the community by performing outreach activities in the preparation for and implementation of the Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaigns. Serves as liaison with community agencies and resource providers to implement programs and services regarding advocacy for victims, child behavior management/developmental strategies, communication and family cohesiveness and sexual assault. Reviews current Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) to ensure they effectively meet the sexual assault or domestic abuse victim's and program's needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Required to obtain and maintain receive the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements. Potential for incentive pay. Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period. Qualifications Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position. Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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: Have least 1 year specialized experience as a GS-0101-09? Must submit SF 50. OR have at least 36 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge of DoD or other government agency's programs in regard to sexual assault, domestic abuse, victim advocacy reporting options, directives, regulations, and/or implementing guidance. Knowledge of a wide range of generally accepted practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems, principles, and behavioral theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and other acts of interpersonal violence Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and interpersonal violence Skill in effective development and delivery of sexual assault prevention and response training to a variety of individuals and organizations Ability to employ various methods and techniques typical of a sexual assault and domestic abuse victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to support/assist them in the resolution of complex problems Ability to function as liaison to JFHQ-State and community organizations representatives to establish, maintain, and provide effective victim support in a wide variety of situations Ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to individuals under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring using a wide range of social science principles, practices, and techniques to effectively deal with crisis intervention, the dynamics of sexual assault and domestic abuse, and their effects, and to relate to and build trust with individuals that have faced traumatic and life changing events Ability to coordinate and educate Victim Advocate volunteers Ability to serve as the full time SAPR professional for the JFHQ-State in the absence of the State SAPR Education Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. *You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). VETERANS' PREFERENCE: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
