SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5)

Army National Guard Units; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units seeks a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) (TITLE 5) to coordinate non-clinical support for adult victims of sexual assault, ensuring trauma-informed, gender-responsive services within the AOR. You will supervise SAPR VAs, manage cases, and collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community organizations to uphold DoD policies.

Role requires 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences and the ability to develop risk screenings, prepare

Qualifications

• Degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline with 24 semester hours in behavioral/social sciences.
• Experience with DoD and SAPR policies is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate across military and civilian resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact to coordinate response activities for adult victims of sexual assault.
• Oversee SAPR VAs and ensure non-clinical, trauma-informed support.
• Manage case referrals, data entry into DSAID, and ensure data quality.

Skills

Victim advocacy

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Data entry

Education

Behavioral or social science degree

Tools

DSAID

Job description

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5)

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5921000 and is part of the J9 located at Camp Williams, UT, with the UTNG. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Andrew J. Kalinen. Vacancy will be filled using National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority (NG AHA)

Key Responsibilities

The position under this announcement is being filled using the National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority (NG AHA). Selection will be made through a process without applying traditional competitive rating and ranking procedures and where interviews are optional. Merit factors shall be the basis for selection. Merit factors are determined by the individuals' ability to perform the duties of the position.

Merit is based on such factors as previous work experience, education, abilities, and competencies. In order to be referred, applicant must meet all general, specialized and education requirements of the position.Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply when referring and selecting individuals under this NG accelerating hiring authority; however, applicants are encouraged to still claim veterans preference and submit supporting documentation.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-12, you will: Serve as the single point of contact to coordinate response activities and oversee both military andcivilian SAPR VAs in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that yrauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented within their AOR.Ensure that SAPR VAs are applying best practices associated with victim advocacy, social serviceprinciples, and behavioral theories.

Apply basic strategies for skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening, to perform essential victim advocacy and support duties for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policy, to include conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments, coordinating with relevant on-base and off-base resources, accepting official reports of sexual assault, and preparing the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander" in the absence of a SAPR VA or as requested by the victim in accordance with policy.

This work involves Privacy Act and Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore highly sensitive in nature. Serve as the single point of contact for command notification regarding sexual assault reports withintheir AOR and have unimpeded access to the victim and subject's Commander.

Provide expert guidance to SAPR VAs on the completion of the "Victim Advocate Recommendations to the Commander," finalize the recommendations package and provide to victim's Commander for decision. Guide SAPR VAs in their efforts to implement mandatory standardized risk screening protocols toaddress immediate and ongoing risk and safety concerns and develop tailored interventions thataddress the needs of individual victims.

Manage SAPR cases and referrals, to include data entry of official reports of sexual assault and SAPR Related Inquiries into the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) within the applicable time frames, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policies, legal requirements, and guidelines ensuring a high level of data quality.

Advise applicable internal and external stakeholders, including other SAPR personnel, law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate a cohesive approach in sexual assault cases and foster collaboration. Serve as a SAPR subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives within the AORand in the community as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Assist in program evaluation and improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to the Supervisory Principal SARC and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Committee (SAPRAC), as applicable, Develop and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on SAPR public awareness campaigns including planning local events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, representing the SAPR program in community outreach efforts as a subject matter expert, and ensuring that outreach efforts align with the SAPR program's strategic goals as assigned by the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Collaborate and consult with other SAPR personnel to ensure efficient service delivery, manage caseloads, and meet reporting requirements within the applicable timeframes per guidance. Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the SAPR VAs and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

**You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.** All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.