- Position Title
- SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (VICT ADV) (SAR WF) - TITLE 5
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- GA-12162453-AR-24-005 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023 to Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
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All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
Preferences
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Do you currently possess the mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) Certification?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Particularly, your resume must support the response to the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire. Additional steps in the selections process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability. It is important to note that all of your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist (Victim Advocate) at the GS11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information.
3.
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 serve as a resource on available options to assist victims in making informed decisions regarding reporting options and care.
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Cases are assigned from a variety of sources to include self-sought services and referrals from SAPR hotlines, local domestic violence agencies, training classes, Wing/BDE/JFHQ-State identification, investigator identification, and medical or mental health provider identification.
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Provide continuity of care and ensures coordination with all applicable National Guard functions, State SAPR and DPH.
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Conduct 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.
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Provide crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of sexual assault or domestic violence/abuse and develop safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments.
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Provide restricted and unrestricted reporting options addressing confidential disclosure and privacy to the victim.
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Provide referral services at the Wing/BDE/JFHQ-State as well as the surrounding communities.
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During imminent risk of serious harm or death, notify the DPH and law enforcement and provide physical support by being present until the DPH can coordinate the appropriate next steps.
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Direct the victim to DPH, or civilian authorities if DPH is unavailable, when a sexual assault or domestic violence case involves child abuse or a victim under the age of 18.
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Assists the State SAPR with entering all Wing/BDE/JFHQ-State sexual assault incidents into the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) IAW DOD and NGB policies and procedures.
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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.
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Respond to all requests for data request and provide timely reporting to the State SAPR and/or NGB SAPR Program.
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Under guidance and direction of DPH/Behavioral Health Officer the incumbent provide 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. 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 document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.