VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR)

Summary

Serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SAPR Victim Advocate VA within Commander, Navy Installations Command CNIC, Fleet and Family Readiness Department N9, Fleet and Family Support Program FFSP. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator SARC to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.

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Duties

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Victim Advocacy/Support 75%

Serve 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. Assess safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage self- advocacy, assist with navigating the processes to obtain care and services needed, establish short- and 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 reporting options and identify any behavioral health or other services that may be helpful. Assist victims of harassment in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and information. Serve as an advocate for the interests of victims with all 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 and their rights and responsibilities as a victim. 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 intervention in the aftermath of sexual assault and develop and implement an appropriate plan of action based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Provide a range of essential support services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual harassment. Inform victims of available legal assistance and, if needed, provide a warm handoff to the appropriate military and civilian offices for personal legal advice and information specific to their circumstance or case, including filing civilian or military protective orders. 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.

Program Support/Training 25%

Collaborate with the SARC on interfacing with military and civilian agencies to promote relevant resources and services. Establish liaisons with local victim support agencies to achieve support for victims of sexual harassment and to promote the enhancement of harassment services. Maintain a resource binder with current forms, information and referral resource lists. 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 sexual harassment training. Facilitate or assist in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual harassment response training for personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training. Work with the Equal Opportunity Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention office to support and promote prevention activities related to sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm.

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

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Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver's license.
• May travel up to 25% of the time to complete work assignments, conduct or attend meetings, training events, site assist visits, or court hearings.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
• Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

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 of diverse backgrounds racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

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

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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 Installations 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.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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