- Position Title
- SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE SPECIALIST (SAR WF)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NE-11799501-TR-23-013 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 to Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Conditions of Employment
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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.
Have you ever been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence?
Have you ever been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence?
2.
APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AN MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. Do you currently possess a Secret or higher security clearance, or able to obtain a Secret Clearance?
Eligibilites
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Assessment 1
Please answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess the following basic requirements?
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.
2.
To qualify for the GS-0101-11 JFHQ SAPR Victim Advocate position, the applicant must have at least 24 months of military and/or civilian specialized working experiences, education, and training that resulted in competent and expert knowledge levels of the Brigade SAPR program's principles and practices. Must have specialized experiences working with the Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, developing and managing prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault; and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs. Skilled in performing consultant and coordinator duties that involved sexual assault prevention activities and training the Army core values (integrity, excellence and service before self) as related to human relations activities. Experienced in developing, planning, and publishing action plans, programs, guidelines, and budgets geared to the installation population and organization to address sexual assault prevention and response. Skilled in monitoring and reporting all Wing SAPR incidents into the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID). Competent in assessing and reporting the ARNG Brigade SARC program's processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and Air Force objectives. Experienced in working, briefing, and publishing the Brigade SARC program's plans, milestones, and evaluation measures, using valid and formal metrics that ensured success in meeting goals and objectives. Skilled and knowledgeable in developing and implementing communication strategies at the installation, that expanded awareness of sexual assault. Experienced in the Family Advocacy Office (FAP) work objectives and business programs that addressed and managed intimate partner violence. The applicant has a working knowledge of Equal Opportunity Office and experienced in addressing unlawful discrimination as it relates to the continuum of harm. Must have specialized experiences in completing SAPR procedures in regard to physical and/or psychological trauma of sexual assault and the investigative and legal aspects of adult military sexual assault. Knowledgeable of military organizations, mission impacts, military life-styles, civilian resources, and traumatic situations that may contribute to individual and interpersonal stress, working environment problems, or crisis. Experienced in managing or responding to crisis intervention for sexual assaults. Capable of professionally expressing oneself orally and in-writing. Specialized working experiences included interacting with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations. Experienced in developing, executing, and maintaining effective professional relationships; and, skilled in identifying potential problems and initiating problem-solving techniques. Experienced and competent in presenting formal and informal program briefings to senior leaders. Skilled in preparing written technical reports, briefings, and training plans for all levels of leadership that include data analysis, evaluation charts, training progress and coverage, with gap-analysis reviews. Competent to instruct and facilitate the training of SAPR programs. Skilled in performing and managing the administrative duties and tasks of the SAPR programs. Competent in developing specialized training materials with the ability to deliver effective interactive trainings. Experienced and knowledgeable in the sexual assault and domestic abuse prevention policies, regulations, and statutory requirements in the military or civilian sectors. Experienced in completing statistical trends analysis and reporting to NGB. Competent in understanding DSAID or similar data-bases. Meets Tier 3 screening requirements for access to the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID), or similar data-bases; and, experienced in complying with the rules for documenting cases within prescribed time frames. Experienced in maintaining confidentiality and processing restricted or unrestricted sexual assault medical Line of Duty (LOD) documentation. Experienced in screening, interviewing, training, and monitoring appointed or volunteer collateral duty Victim Advocates. Skilled in collaborating with military and civilian law enforcement and criminal investigative units and the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) to establish protocol and procedures that ensured 24-hour notification of a victim advocate in all incidents of alleged sexual assault, participation in safety planning, and in the establishment and modification of safety measures. Skilled and experienced in working complicating factors at the installation. Skilled in writing and coordinating Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with appropriate authorities and community resources that established and ensured desirable standards of care for Air Force personnel seeking off-base support. Competent in collecting and maintaining up-to-date subject information and references to the various assistance organizations and experienced in publishing additional resources to the installation personnel. Experiences included continuous interfaces with local and state authorities, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) SARCs, as well as with other Army Major Commands (MAJCOMs), as appropriate. Do you possess the above specialized experience requirements?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Serves as the JFHQ SAPR Victim Advocate to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) requirements to institute and administer secondary prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs as directed by the Sexual Assualt Prevention and Response Officer.
4.
Assesses JFHQ need for the creation and/or modification of processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and NGB objectives. Assessments include consideration of complicating factors at JFHQ to develop processes, procedures, and training that is effective for all parties.
5.
Builds and maintains the JFHQ victim support system which addresses a wide variety of issues and problems. Partners with the Wing/JFHQ Director of Psychological Health (DPH) and/or Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) to address intimate partner violence.
6.
Serves on the JFHQ-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. For domestic abuse cases, consults regularly with the DPH on ongoing cases.
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Provides input to DPH in the establishment and implementation of local policies and directives pertaining to the Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program.
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Assists commanders with accomplishment of mandatory annual SAPR training, commanders/leaders/supervisors, and pre/post deployment training of their unit personnel in accordance with applicable guidance. Delivers and communicates training, policy updates, and program changes for first responders. Serves as focal point for ongoing secondary prevention education and training for all Wing/Unit personnel, leadership, and all deploying personnel.
9.
Interacts with Equal Opportunity personnel and/or State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) to address unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.
10.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.
I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.