Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (Sarc) (Title 5)

Summary

This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5921000 and is part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard.

Duties

• As a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-12, you will serve as the single point of contact to coordinate response activities and oversee both military and civilian SAPR VAs in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented within their AOR.
• Ensure that SAPR VAs are applying best practices associated with victim advocacy, social service principles, and behavioral theories.
• Apply basic strategies for skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening, to perform essential victim advocacy and support duties for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policy, to include conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments, coordinating with relevant on-base and off-base resources, accepting official reports of sexual assault, and preparing the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander" in the absence of a SAPR VA or as requested by the victim in accordance with policy.
• This work involves Privacy Act and Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore highly sensitive in nature.
• Serve as the single point of contact for command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR and have unimpeded access to the victim and subject's Commander; Provide expert guidance to SAPR VAs on the completion of the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander," finalize the recommendations package and provide to victim's Commander for decision.
• Guide SAPR VAs in their efforts to implement mandatory standardized risk screening protocols to address immediate and ongoing risk and safety concerns and develop tailored interventions that address the needs of individual victims.
• Advise SAPR VAs on how to prioritize confidentiality and informed consent standards when advising the victim on the purpose of any information shared during each interaction, ensuring to advise the victim on the protections and exceptions to confidentiality per Military Rules of Evidence 514 "Victim Advocate – Victim Privilege," and DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Professional Code of Ethics, and applicable guidance.
• Inform victims of the resources available and manage reports of retaliation, reprisal, ostracism, maltreatment, or to request a transfer in accordance with DoD and Service policy.
• Ensure victim assistance and follow-up contact is provided by the SAPR VA until offense disposition is complete or the victim no longer wants to receive SAPR services.
• Assist victims to identify and prioritize referrals and SAPR program resources tailored to their unique needs, prioritizing victim self-determination and informed decision making.
• Employ complex trauma-informed practices to provide emotional support, ensuring victims feel respected, heard, and understood.
• Provide culturally responsive services that empower marginalized individuals and adapt support strategies to align with the cultural, social, and personal contexts of each victim.
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with available military and civilian resources to aid in the process of providing a warm handoff a warm hand-off telephonically, virtually, or in-person to other resources, as applicable.

Education

You MUST upload transcripts showing a completed degree in 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.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)