Field Victim Advocate & Program Lead

U.S. Coast Guard; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Victim Advocate Program Specialist in Washington, DC. The role supports the SARC, coordinates services from report to resolution, and mentors Volunteer Victim Advocates.

The incumbent will analyze sensitive data, develop SAPPR directives, and train staff, with responsibilities spanning outreach and education programs in a federal DHS setting.

Qualifications

• Education: This position has a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Transcripts: Applicants must provide unofficial college transcripts and, if needed, official transcripts before appointment.
• Foreign education: Education from foreign institutions may be used if comparable to U.S. education; provide evidence with your application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Victim Advocate Program Specialist and Field Victim Advocate Program Specialist (VAPS).
• Assist the SARC with tracking victims' services from initial report to resolution.
• Co-chair Crisis Intervention Team in the absence of the SARC.
• Assign, train, supervise, and mentor Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVAs).
• Accompany survivors to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, and court appearances.
• Develop SAPPR directives grounded in NDAA, Coast Guard Authorization Act, and COMDINST 1754.10 for SAPPR workforce.
• Analyze sensitive sexual assault data from multiple sources (e.g., DSAID) to monitor trends and provide data-driven insights to senior leaders.
• Provide senior leadership with case updates, training, statistical reports, and trend analysis; conduct annual training analyses and program development.

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Victim Advocate Program Specialist in Washington, DC. The role supports the SARC, coordinates services from report to resolution, and mentors Volunteer Victim Advocates.

The incumbent will analyze sensitive data, develop SAPPR directives, and train staff, with responsibilities spanning outreach and education programs in a federal DHS setting.