FFSP Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPRVA)
Serves as a SAPR VA, facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of a sexual assault and sexual harassment. Serve on the 24/7 SAPR watch bill, providing 24/7 support for victims' immediate needs. Inform the victim that speaking with the SAPR VA is voluntary. Assess
safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage selfadvocacy, assist with navigating the processes to obtain care and services needed, establish shortand long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitate referrals. Assess the safety of sexual
harassment complainants who wish to confer with a victim advocate. Assist victims reporting sexual harassment to address any immediate safety needs, understand their sexual assault reporting options (as applicable), and identify any behavioral health or other services that may be helpful. Assist
victims of sexual harassment in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information. Serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal.
Explain the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims' privileges under Military Rules of Evidence 514, and their rights and responsibilities as a victim. Explain all available SAPR services to the victim and conduct a warm hand-off to the equal opportunity office for official reporting of sexual harassment. Safeguard documents in their possession and all information pertaining to victims' sexual harassment, always mindful of the victims' right to confidentiality. Conduct risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk. Provide crisis intervention in the aftermath of sexual assault and develop and implement an appropriate plan of action based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Accompany victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim. Ensure victims of sexual harassment receive guidance and support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and victims understand the processes involved. Assist victims in prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to the recovery from sexual harassment. Maintain support and follow-up contact with sexual harassment victims throughout the lifecycle of the case.
Immediately notify the SARC of sexual assault incidents, providing the necessary demographic and/or incident detail for their thorough documentation in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) and to fulfill multiple reporting requirements outlined in policy (e.g., Notification to Command and Annual Report to Congress). Notify the SARC of sexual harassment advocacy provided to complainants for the SARC's thorough documentation of the SAPR Related Inquiry (SRI) module in DSAID. Attend sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings for victims to ensure their needs are met. Report victim's support services and response information to the SARC and consult with the SARC on an ongoing basis to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process. Adhere to the D-SAACP Professional Code of Ethics.
Collaborate with the SARC on interfacing with military and civilian agencies to identify and promote relevant resources and appropriate support services. Establish liaisons with local victim support agencies in order to gain support and cooperation in achieving support for victims of sexual
harassment and to promote the enhancement of sexual harassment services. Collaborate with the SARC on developing and coordinating SAPR public awareness campaigns and local events, and on implementing primary prevention initiatives to aid in eliminating sexual assault incidents before they occur. Verify SAPR program marketing materials with 24/7 contact information is prominently displayed across the installation. Assist the installation SARC in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual harassment training. Facilitate or assist in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training. Conduct SAPR training, at various locations using standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters (HQ), for healthcare professionals, chaplains, judge advocates, law enforcement and other stakeholders on SAPR reporting options, and policies and procedures that support sexual assault victims. Capture service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System (FFSMIS).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3).
- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
- Upon hire, as a condition of employment, the applicant must successfully complete, obtain, and maintain Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification.
Qualifications
- Completion of a four-year degree in behavioral health, social science, or criminal justice and two years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above
- Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services
delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault,
victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and
information to sexual assault victims. - Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices
relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual harassment.
Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy and
sexual harassment. - Knowledge of the primary prevention principles, sexual harassment dynamics, concepts, principles and
theories, and resources for sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide
one-on-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual harassment victims. - Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault
victims in crisis situations. - Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community
resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted
procedures and techniques. - Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military
regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate victim services (e.g.
medical, legal, mental health, and investigative) with various agencies. - Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the Department of Navy
organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment
victim advocacy. - Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS to effectively enter, maintain,
collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information. - Knowledge of and skill in using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various
training methods and techniques to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training.
Practical knowledge of various instruction techniques and evaluation method design, and skill in
using evaluation methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training courses. - Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate
program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim
to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. - Skill in employing professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to
effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, and intervening agencies and present
training. - Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training.
Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods
and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and
families. - Knowledge of and skill in using various office filing systems and methods to maintain an accurate
system for SAPR program data collection and reports.
Education
Completion of a four-year degree in behavioral health, social science, or criminal justice AND two years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
OR
an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
- Benefits
Conditions of Employment
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3).
- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
- Upon hire, as a condition of employment, the applicant must successfully complete, obtain, and maintain Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification.
Qualifications
- Completion of a four-year degree in behavioral health, social science, or criminal justice and two years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above
- Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services
delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault,
victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and
information to sexual assault victims. - Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices
relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual harassment.
Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy and
sexual harassment. - Knowledge of the primary prevention principles, sexual harassment dynamics, concepts, principles and
theories, and resources for sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide
one-on-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual harassment victims. - Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault
victims in crisis situations. - Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community
resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted
procedures and techniques. - Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military
regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate victim services (e.g.
medical, legal, mental health, and investigative) with various agencies. - Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the Department of Navy
organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment
victim advocacy. - Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS to effectively enter, maintain,
collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information. - Knowledge of and skill in using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various
training methods and techniques to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training.
Practical knowledge of various instruction techniques and evaluation method design, and skill in
using evaluation methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training courses. - Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate
program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim
to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. - Skill in employing professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to
effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, and intervening agencies and present
training. - Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training.
Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods
and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and
families. - Knowledge of and skill in using various office filing systems and methods to maintain an accurate
system for SAPR program data collection and reports.
Education
Completion of a four-year degree in behavioral health, social science, or criminal justice AND two years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
OR
an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.