Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at National Call to Maritime Service

University of the District of Columbia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sexual Assault Response Coordinator to provide critical support and advocacy for victims within the military community. This role involves managing cases, conducting assessments, and delivering training on sensitive topics while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting those in need, this opportunity is your chance to contribute to a vital mission in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience in non-clinical trauma response and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for military cases.
• Conduct risk screenings and safety assessments for victims.
• Deliver training on SAPR policies to diverse audiences.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Advocacy support

Training delivery

Education

Degree in behavioral or social science

Combination of education and experience

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

• You will serve as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for sexual assaults reported within the Navy and/or Marine Corps command, base, or installation.
• You will assign, monitor, manage, and document victim assistant and advocacy activities performed at the tactical level.
• You will apply skilled communication, including developing rapport and listening to perform advocacy support.
• You will conduct risk screenings and safety assessments coordinating with both on/off base resources to report findings to the base commander.
• You will ensure victim assistance and follow up contact is provided until the disposition is complete or is no longer needed.
• You will employ complex trauma-informed practices to provide emotional support to ensure the victim feels respected, heard, and understood.
• You will manage cases and referrals to include data entry of official reports related to inquiries and to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, legal requirements, and guidelines.
• You will advise internal and external stakeholders, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate a certain level of rapprochement in sexual assault cases.
• You will be the subject matter expert in the interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives for the command and in the community.
• You will assist in the program evaluation and improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to high level supervisors.
• You will develop and collaborate with stakeholders on public awareness campaigns and community outreach events.
• You will plan, schedule, and deliver comprehensive training for a diverse audience to cover SAPR policies, procedures, reporting options and other topics.

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.
• 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 an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Provide non-clinical response that is trauma related, gender responsive, culturally competent, and recovery oriented for both military and civilian; inform victims of the resources available and manage reports of retaliation, reprisal, ostracism, maltreatment, and sexual harassment; develop and collaborate with stakeholders on public awareness campaigns and community outreach events; and plan, schedule, and deliver comprehensive training for a diverse audience to cover SAPR policies, procedures, reporting options and other topics.

Education

Basic Requirements

• 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

You must be able to obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.03 as a condition of employment. You will be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in an on-call or rotational basis. The on-call or rational status requires varied work hours, to include a requirement to be available 24/7, to respond to calls received via the helpline, from military/civilian law enforcement, from treatment facilities or local hospitals.