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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the designated program manager of sexual assault victim support services, oversees local implementation and execution of the SAPR Program, and ensures comprehensive victim services are provided through a coordinated community response. This position is located at NAS Key West, FL. Responsibilities A. Program Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Implements the SAPR program in the assigned AOR and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness. Communicates directly with the installation Commander to provide regular updates and assist the Commander with meeting SAPR Program requirements. Assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program, and may be required to provide Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) duties and responsibilities in a deployed environment. Identifies program needs, challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC policies, and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent. Assist with preparations for visits from inspecting authorities. Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities. Interfaces with military and civilian agencies to identify resources and services to promote availability of victim support systems. Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases. Ensures collection of data in compliance with policies and 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 and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy. Facilitates the development and collaboration of installation SAPR public awareness campaigns to include planning of local events. Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of sexual assault. Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program. B. Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs), Unit SAPR VAs, and 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, and available victim support services. C. Case Management duties comprise 15% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required. Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate. Maintains victim and incident case information, subject demographics and disposition, and training records through the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy. Retains all DD Forms 2910 in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy. D. Oversight duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services. Maintains oversight of all aspects of victim advocacy services provided by SAPR VAs and tracks, at a minimum, what subordinate units require SAPR VAs, a roster of those SAPR VAs and, status of their training, and rotation dates. Ensures victim advocacy services include: the capacity to respond by telephone and in person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims of sexual assault, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in person and procedures for contacting SAPR VAs, as well as specific protocols that govern the duties and responsibilities of the SAPR VA. Ensures SAPR personnel receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the DoD and DON SAPR programs, along with local, state, federal laws, and military regulations and policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy, and other acts of interpersonal violence sufficient to plan, organize, implement, and carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention and response program. Expert knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC SAPR policies and ability accurately to interpret/articulate their meaning, priorities and intent. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the DON organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems and other elements of specialized social service programs, and behavioral or social science principles to direct the activities of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy of information. Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques. Knowledge of and skill in developing and adhering to program management plans. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID and FFSMIS, sufficient to enter data, prepare reports, and develop information. Skill in providing victim advocacy and working with victims of sexual assault. Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. Ability and skillset to provide effective SAPR trainings and briefings to commands, victim advocates, and first responders. Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for process improvements. Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases. Ability to advise program officials, including tactical-level leadership and installation personnel on the policies, practices, procedures, issues, and concerns associated with sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence and prevention, response, and victim advocacy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide victim support assistance. Ability to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively. Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports. Ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to victims under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring, as well as understand and have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense. Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and 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 and military and civilian agencies within the local area of the installation. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a US Citizen. Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job. Education Four-year degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Transcripts must be uploaded showing conferred date and degree awarded) OR A combination of education and experience (i.e. equivalent of two years' undergraduate credit, plus, at least four years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector, two must be as a SARC or Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate). Other Information: Works under direct supervision of the Installation Supervisory SARC or Installation Fleet and Family Support Center Director. The supervisor assigns work, provides overall objectives, sets deadlines for completion of work, and assists with unusual situations. Incumbent is responsible for independently performing duties and responsibilities, and keeping the supervisor apprised of potentially controversial issues. Incumbent, as the installation authority on sexual assault prevention and response, responds to interpersonal violence, and institutionalization of core values, exercises judgment in planning and carrying out the installation's program, resolving most conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with multiple organizations both on- and off-base, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. Performance is reviewed by the supervisor for effectiveness and success in meeting organizational goals and promoting availability of services and support systems. Incumbent has direct, unimpeded access to the Installation Commander when acting on behalf of the supervisor or when a victim is experiencing a safety issue. Guidelines consist of laws, regulations, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, written policies, directives, procedures, manuals, labor agreements, and memoranda, such as the most current local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), DoD Directives, DoD Instructions, SECNAV Instructions, OPNAV Instructions, and CNIC Instructions addressing the SAPR Program; and other implement guidance from DoD and DoN which applies to most work performed but are sometimes limited and stated in general terms. The incumbent uses initiative and judgment to review, interpret, and apply policies and procedures, and make recommendations to improve executing guidance and policy for application to the installation's specific program, must be resourceful to deviate from traditional methods. Adheres to the framework established by higher authorities; specific situations not covered in guidelines are referred to the Supervisory SARC. The work consists of analyzing complex data in order to assess the effectiveness of the installation's SAPR program and 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 also responsible for providing comprehensive sexual assault and sexual harassment victim advocacy services, requiring coordination of resources across military and 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 and investigation, legal, counseling, medical). A high degree of program knowledge and skill in oversight and coordination of the Navy SAPR program within the installation is required. Incumbent makes decisions regarding the execution of policies and procedures, assessing circumstances and data available. Incumbent also interprets complex data, plans the work, and refines the methods and techniques to be used. Incumbent must present information and/or recommendations of a sensitive and sometimes emotionally charged nature to military and civilian leadership, as well as diverse groups of people 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 and subsequent investigations. Additional Information Before applying to the position, we encourage applicants to research Key West, FL. While Key West is beautiful, it is considered a remote location. The cost of living is high. Housing, medical, mental health, and several other resources are limited. Some examples: Key West is the southernmost of a string of islands connected to the mainland by 42 bridges. Most working people pay approximately 50% of their income in housing. The waitlist for civilian base housing is 12-24 months, depending on the number of bedrooms. Facilities that treat many chronic medical issues are located on the mainland in Miami. The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILLCNICNAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. 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