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

Summary

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.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management duties include but are not limited to: Provides overall management & evaluation of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training & victim advocacy at the installation. Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing and documenting victim assistance & advocacy activities performed by the SAPR VAs at the tactical (e.g., command/installation) level. Complies with all Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program credentialing, core competencies, proficiency & ethical requirements. Advises installation leadership on legislative, policies, programs, & initiatives regarding the prevention of sexual assault & response services to victims. Performs ongoing, analysis, assessments, & evaluation of the effectiveness & efficiency of programs that provide response & support services to victims of sexual assault & aid in the prevention of sexual assault. Communicates directly with the installation leadership to provide regular informational briefs and program management updates to assist installation leaders with maintaining compliance with SAPR program requirements. Develops processes, procedures, & communication strategies to assist Installation & Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned in executing the goals of the SAPR Program. Conducts program needs assessment. Presents findings and recommendations to installation leadership. Ensures SAPR program is compliant with authoritative guidance to include legislative, policy, program instructions & certification standards. Assists with preparations for visits from inspecting authorities. Provides management, oversight, and training on data collection processes. Analyzes data to prioritize & gauge sexual assault response efforts & resource needs. Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group & ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure & assures that the needs & concerns of the victim are met & shared with the commanding authorities. Interfaces with military & civilian agencies to identify resources & services to promote availability of victim support systems for victims of sexual assault & sexual harassment. Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel & chaplains) to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases. Collects & analyzes data in order to adapt, implement, and evaluate sexual assault response activities in compliance with policies & guidance. Provides consultation support for installation-specific arrangements i.e. Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies & other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault. Facilitates the development & collaboration of installation SAPR public awareness campaigns to include planning of local events. Publicizes & advertises the DoD Safe Helpline & installation 24/7 response line & reporting procedures for sexual assaults. Develops & maintains a current & comprehensive file of Navy & civilian resources for victims of sexual assault & sexual harassment. Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program. Works collaboratively with the Equal Opportunity Program & the Integrated Primary Prevention Office to support and promote prevention activities. Training duties include but are not limited to: Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates, Unit SAPR VAs & others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR. Ensures command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality & available victim support services. Liaises with local victim support agencies in order to gain support & cooperation in achieving support for victims of sexual harassment & to promote the enhancement of the sexual harassment services. Plans, schedules & facilitates sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel & other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training. Case Management duties include but are not limited to: Documents & maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System, as required. Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, & installation climate. Please read below for Major Duties Continued Under "Additional Information"

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 progr