VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR)

VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Portsmouth, Virginia

Salary Range: $75038 - $80039 Per Year

Job Summary: Serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SAPR Victim Advocate VA within Commander, Navy Installations Command CNIC, Fleet and Family Readiness Department N9, Fleet and Family Support Program FFSP. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator SARC to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.

Major Duties:

• Victim Advocacy/Support 75% Serve as a SAPR VA, facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of a sexual assault and sexual harassment. Serve on the 24/7 SAPR watch bill, providing 24/7 support for victims' immediate needs. Assess safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage self- advocacy, assist with navigating the processes to obtain care and services needed, establish short- and long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitate referrals. Assess the safety of sexual harassment complainants who wish to confer with a victim advocate. Assist victims reporting sexual harassment to address any immediate safety needs, understand their reporting options and identify any behavioral health or other services that may be helpful. Assist victims of harassment in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and information. Serve as an advocate for the interests of victims with all agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal. Explain the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims' privileges and their rights and responsibilities as a victim. Safeguard documents in their possession and all information pertaining to victims' sexual harassment, always mindful of the victims' right to confidentiality. Conduct risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs, and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk. Provide intervention in the aftermath of sexual assault and develop and implement an appropriate plan of action based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Provide a range of essential support services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual harassment. Inform victims of available legal assistance and, if needed, provide a warm handoff to the appropriate military and civilian offices for personal legal advice and information specific to their circumstance or case, including filing civilian or military protective orders. Accompany victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim. Ensure victims of sexual harassment receive guidance and support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and victims understand the processes involved. Assist victims in prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to the recovery from sexual harassment. Maintain support and follow-up contact with sexual harassment victims throughout the lifecycle of the case. Immediately notify the SARC of sexual assault incidents, providing the necessary demographic and/or incident detail for their thorough documentation in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database DSAID and to fulfill multiple reporting requirements outlined in policy e.g., Notification to Command and Annual Report to Congress. Notify the SARC of sexual harassment advocacy provided to complainants for the SARC's thorough documentation of the SAPR Related Inquiry SRI module in DSAID. Attend sexual assault Case Management Group CMG meetings for victims to ensure their needs are met. Report victim's support services and response information to the SARC and consult with the SARC on an ongoing basis to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process. Adhere to the D-SAACP Professional Code of Ethics. Program Support/Training 25% Collaborate with the SARC on interfacing with military and civilian agencies to promote relevant resources and services. Establish liaisons with local victim support agencies to achieve support for victims of sexual harassment and to promote the enhancement of harassment services. Maintain a resource binder with current forms, information and referral resource lists. Verify SAPR program marketing materials with 24/7 contact information is prominently displayed across the installation. Assist the installation SARC in the development and delivery of sexual harassment training. Facilitate or assist in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual harassment response training for personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training. Work with the Equal Opportunity Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention office to support and promote prevention activities related to sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm. Conduct SAPR training, at various locations using standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters HQ, for healthcare professionals, chaplains, judge advocates, law enforcement and other stakeholders on SAPR reporting options, and policies and procedures that support sexual assault victims. Capture service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System FFSMIS. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual assault victims. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual harassment. Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy and sexual harassment. Knowledge of the primary prevention principles, sexual harassment dynamics, concepts, principles and theories, and resources for sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-on-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual harassment victims. Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault victims in crisis situations. 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. Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense DoD, Department of Navy DON, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SAPR Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate victim services e.g. medical, legal, mental health, and investigative with various agencies. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the Department of Navy organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy. Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS to effectively enter, maintain, collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information. Knowledge of and skill in using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various training methods and techniques to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training. Practical knowledge of various instruction techniques and evaluation method design, and skill in using evaluation methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training courses. 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. Skill in employing professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, and intervening agencies and present training. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training. Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and families of diverse backgrounds racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and gender identities. Knowledge of and skill in using various office filing systems and methods to maintain an accurate system for SAPR program data collection and reports.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/24/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12855326 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-24