Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) - Temporary, NTE 2 Years

This temporary position is assigned to the Fleet & Family Readiness Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault response when a sexual assault is reported at the installation. The incumbent serves as the designated program manager of sexual assault and sexual harassment victim support services, oversees local implementation & execution of the SAPR Program.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills & ability as they relate to this position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge & abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear & specific when describing experience. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault & local community resources for sexual assault victims. Comprehensive & thorough knowledge of the DoD & DON SAPR programs, along with local, state, federal laws, & military regulations & policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy, & other acts of interpersonal violence sufficient to plan, organize, implement, & carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention & response program. Expert knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC SAPR policies and ability accurately to interpret/articulate their meaning, priorities & intent. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the DON organizational structure, management policies, methods, & practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of practices & procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems & other elements of specialized social service programs, & behavioral or social science principles to direct the activities of the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program. Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, & practices relating to privacy of information. Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources & care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures & techniques. Knowledge of & skill in developing & adhering to program management plans. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement & deliver sexual harassment training. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID & FFSMIS, sufficient to enter data, prepare reports, & develop information. Skill in providing victim advocacy & working with victims of sexual assault. Skill in employing various methods & techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment & analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. Ability & skillset to provide effective SAPR trainings & briefings to commands, victim advocates & first responders. Ability to identify needs, trends & performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness & provide recommendations for process improvements. Ability to use data management & reporting systems to collect & organize data drawn from databases. Ability to advise program officials, including tactical-level leadership & installation personnel on the policies, practices, procedures, issues, & concerns associated with sexual assault & other acts of interpersonal violence & prevention, response & victim advocacy. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with organizations & individuals to identify, establish, modify & provide victim support assistance. Ability to compose written reports & material clearly, concisely & effectively. Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection & reports. Ability to provide information & one-on-one assistance to victims under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring, as well as understand & have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships & to work effectively with individuals & families. Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice & common sense. Ability to work cooperatively with military & civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, & legal personnel on behalf of victims. Ability to drive a government or personal vehicle in order to travel to training, coordinate tasks/actions with clients, command & military & civilian agencies within the local area of the installation. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, & military personnel & their families. Complexity The work consists of analyzing complex data in order to assess the effectiveness of the installation's SAPR program & to provide authoritative consultative services as a Navy SAPR program expert to the installation Commander regarding implementation of the Navy SAPR program. As the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault response when a sexual assault is reported at the installation, the incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive sexual assault & sexual harassment victim advocacy services, requiring coordination of resources across military & non-military entities. This involves establishing relations with a variety of organizations and coordinating with them to provide victim support services in a wide variety of areas (e.g., law enforcement & investigation, legal, counseling, medical). A high degree of program knowledge & skill in oversight & coordination of the Navy SAPR program within the installation is required. Incumbent makes decisions regarding the execution of policies & procedures, assessing circumstances & data available. Incumbent also interprets complex data, plans the work, & refines the methods & techniques to be used. Incumbent must present information and/or recommendations of a sensitive & sometimes emotionally charged nature to military & civilian leadership, & others within the military family community. Availability of resources at the installation (e.g., Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/SANE, Military Treatment Facility/MTF, counseling) may require negotiation of services with off-base organizations, adding complexities to victim support & subsequent investigations. Physical Demands The work is primarily sedentary in nature. Incumbent will be required to conduct business in a shipboard environment. Incumbent will climb up and down ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, and other semi-strenuous activities when conducting business in a shipboard or shipyard environment. In Navy shipyard environments repair & construction areas are routine & require adherence to safety precautions. Work Environment Work is performed in a normal office setting that is well-lighted, ventilated, and heated; & in a shipboard that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts. Incumbent must possess the ability to assess situations where safety equipment such as safety shoes, hard hat, eye protection & hearing protection are required.