SEXUAL Assault Prevention \u0026 Response Specialist

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate

Serves as an installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Responses Victim Advocate. Provides comprehensive assistance to victims on sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting options (restricted and unrestricted), explaining exceptions and limitations for each, ensuring understanding of the eligibility criteria for Victims' Counsel (VC), and maintains support and follow-up contact with victims throughout the lifecycle of the case. Provides each victim tailored comprehensive referrals to on-installation and off-installation resources to include victim advocacy, legal and medical/mental healthcare.

Collaborates with victims to assess their readiness for case closure and develops a comprehensive closure plan, inclusive of completing a final safety assessment, applying for transition strategies, and providing resources for continued care of needs. Coordinates with SARC/Principle SARC and collaboratively with relevant stakeholders on logistics and support of sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting information and prevention to promote positive behaviors and increase protective factors.

Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s). U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.

This position has been designated by the OAF as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the OAF, national security, and public safety. This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.

Employee must maintain current Personnel may not have a disqualifying condition as listed in DoDI 6495.03;
Incumbent must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoDI 6495.03. Disclosure of Political Appointments. All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. A bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines is highly desired;
Four or more years of appropriate experience in either behavioral or social science equivalent is highly desired. Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector (SARC or SAPR VA experience preferred). Position has been identified as a position of public trust IAW DOD policy. Minimum of Tier 3 Background investigation that must be IAW DoD and OPM requirements and augmented by a State Criminal History Record Check (SCH RC).

All applicable personnel must have completed a Federal Bureau of Investigations fingerprint check and Defense Central Index of Investigations check (or equivalent military records, or State records check for National Guard Bureau). Pre-screening requirements must be met prior to ordering a minimum Tier 3 background investigation as defined in the federal investigative standards implementation plan. Personnel may proceed with obtaining D-SAACP certification once pre-screening requirements have been met and no adverse information or disqualifying conditions found.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or an on-call status.

The work requires the employee to drive a POV/GOV. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0101, Social Science Series BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position

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