Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the designated program manager of sexual assault victim support services, oversees local implementation and execution of the SAPR Program, and ensures comprehensive victim services are provided through a coordinated community response. This position is located at NAS Key West, FL. Duties A. Program Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Implements the SAPR program in the assigned AOR and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness.
Communicates directly with the installation Commander to provide regular updates and assist the Commander with meeting SAPR Program requirements.
Assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program, and may be required to provide Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) duties and responsibilities in a deployed environment.
Identifies program needs, challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC policies, and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent.
Assist with preparations for visits from inspecting authorities.
Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities.
Interfaces with military and civilian agencies to identify resources and services to promote availability of victim support systems. Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases.
Ensures collection of data in compliance with policies and guidance.
Provides consultation support for installation-specific arrangements (i.e., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy.
Facilitates the development and collaboration of installation SAPR public awareness campaigns to include planning of local events.
Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of sexual assault.
Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program.B. Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs), Unit SAPR VAs, and others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR.
Ensures command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality, and available victim support services.C. Case Management duties comprise 15% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate.
Maintains victim and incident case information, subject demographics and disposition, and training records through the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy.
Retains all DD Forms 2910 in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy.D. Oversight duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services.
Maintains oversight of all aspects of victim advocacy services provided by SAPR VAs and tracks, at a minimum, what subordinate units require SAPR VAs, a roster of those SAPR VAs and, status of their training, and rotation dates.
Ensures victim advocacy services include: the capacity to respond by telephone and in person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims of sexual assault, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in person and procedures for contacting SAPR VAs, as well as specific protocols that govern the duties and responsibilities of the SAPR VA.
Ensures SAPR personnel receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms. * Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. * You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. * May be required to pass pre-employment examinations. * Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National. * A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. * Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. * Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF86 Security Form. * Incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. * Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required. * Must comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: * Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims.
Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the DoD and DON SAPR programs, along with local, state, federal laws, and military regulations and policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy, and other acts of interpersonal violence sufficient to plan, organize, implement, and carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention and response program.
Expert knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC SAPR policies and ability accurately to interpret/articulate their meaning, priorities and intent.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the DON organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy.
Thorough knowledge of a wide range of practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems and other elements of specialized social service programs, and behavioral or social science principles to direct the activities of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.
Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy of information.
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.
Knowledge of and skill in developing and adhering to program management plans.
Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID and FFSMIS, sufficient to enter data, prepare reports, and develop information.
Skill in providing victim advocacy and working with victims of sexual assault.
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.
Ability and skillset to provide effective SAPR trainings and briefings to commands, victim advocates, and first responders.
Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases.
Ability to advise program officials, including tactical-level leadership and installation personnel on the policies, practices, procedures, issues, and concerns associated with sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence and prevention, response, and victim advocacy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective worki
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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