Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist (vict Adv)

Summary

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 – All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 – All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 – All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 – All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. Area 5 – All U.S.

Citizens. PDCN: T5555P01 Selecting Supervisor: Loren A. Hulen

Duties

• Assists victims of sexual assault and domestic violence towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information.
• 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 serves as a resource on available options to assist victims in making informed decisions regarding reporting options and care.
• For Domestic Violence cases, the Victim Advocate will operate under the guidance and direction of the Director of Psychological Health (DPH)/Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) developing an appropriate plan of assistance and intervention which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members.
• Cases are assigned from a variety of sources to include self-sought services and referrals from SAPR hotlines, local domestic violence agencies, training classes, JFHQ-State identification, investigator identification, and medical or mental health provider identification.
• Provides continuity of care and ensures coordination with all applicable National Guard functions, State SAPR and DPH.
• During medical and investigation procedures court/administrative proceedings, and related processes.
• Conducts 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.
• Provides crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of sexual assault or domestic violence/abuse and develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments.
• Provide restricted and unrestricted reporting options addressing confidential disclosure and privacy to the victim.
• Provides referral services at the JFHQ-State as well as the surrounding communities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Completes required reports/documents on incidents of sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Assists the State SAPR with entering all JFHQ-State sexual assault incidents into the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) IAW DOD and NGB policies and procedures.
• Assists with DSAID entry for: SAPR Related Inquiries (SRI), JFHQ-State Training activities, retaliation reports, and CMG minutes.
• Under guidance and direction of DPH/Behavioral Health Officer the incumbent provides 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.
• Conducts assessments, to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans; and designs and implements goals and objectives for service plans.
• Analyzes and evaluates assessment data gathered to provide initial planning and provide follow-up interventions with clients regarding identified risk factors.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with families through case closure making appropriate modifications to safety planning as needed.
• Serves on the JFHQ-State sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) Case Management team and ensures State SAPR is kept abreast of victim's status/case.
• For SAPR cases, consults regularly with the State SAPR on ongoing cases.
• For domestic abuse cases, consults regularly with the DPH on ongoing cases.
• The victim advocate ensures the DPH is aware of victim's situation and makes written entries in the victim's Family Advocacy Program (FAP) client case record.
• Facilitates or assists in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual assault prevention and response and interpersonal violence prevention training for all JFHQ-State personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, volunteer or collateral duty Victim Advocates, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher SAPR training.
• Coordinates guest speakers, arranges announcements and marketing, and coordinates logistics for the various training activities.
• Serves as liaison with community agencies and resource providers to implement programs and services regarding advocacy for victims, child behavior management/developmental strategies, communication and family cohesiveness and sexual assault.
• Maintains a program data referral collection log reflecting program transactions and activity for the FAP.
• Utilizes an office automation system that uses a word processing software package to develop, edit, and update program service files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements. Your initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this document. This process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Your final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documents.

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Required Documents

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• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2.
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