SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COMMAND VICTIM ADVOCATE

Summary You will serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Command Victim Advocate at MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.*** Duties * You will provide comprehensive advocacy services to individuals exhibiting a wide variety of issues related to being a victim or survivor of sexual assault. * You will conduct 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 needs. * You will provide crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of sexual assault and develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. * You will maintain contact with clients through follow-up support for ongoing needs related to coping with sexual assault. * You will provide clients with information, referrals and applicable resources available through the Marine Corps, Navy and local communities. * You will accompany the victim to appointments and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim. * You will complete required reports/documents on incidents of sexual assault. * You will report all victim support services and response information to the SARC and consults with the SARC on an ongoing basis to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the care process. * You will assist the SARC with the development and coordination of command SAPR prevention and public awareness campaigns and local events. * You will conduct training workshops/seminars on sexual assault, and interpersonal violence. * You will collaborate with training specialists on education, training and required briefing pertaining to sexual assault and interpersonal violence. * You will attend Case Management Group (CMG) meetings when a case is presented involving a victim with whom the SAPR Command VA has had contact. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver s license. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current D-SAACP certification in accordance with DoDI 6495.03. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You may serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone, staffing the 24/7 support line duty as needed; regularly checking email to respond to crises. * You will required to remain in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities while on call; and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work. * This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector using knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, crisis intervention, and/or group dynamics of family and individual systems performing the following:1) assisting in providing sexual assault or crisis intervention advocacy services; 2) implementing and/or assisting in developing crisis plan of actions and sexual assault or crisis intervention assistance plans; 3) assisting with developing and coordinating sexual assault prevention and awareness or crisis intervention campaigns or events for an organization; and 4) assisting in conducting education and training sexual assault or crisis intervention workshops/seminars. You may also qualify using education to substitute for specialized experience if you have:
Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Your education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. Your education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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Have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Education Transcripts must be provided to support education claims. Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Additional information This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career ve

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