SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5)

Air National Guard Units

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 116,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Peoria, IL, seeks a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to lead SAPR victim advocacy and coordinate response activities at the command level. This GS-0101-12 position focuses on trauma-informed, gender-responsive support for adult victims of sexual assault and ensures proper reporting, referrals, and documentation.

Requirements include a behavioral/social science degree with 24 semester hours in the social sciences or an equivalent combination and a Secret

Qualifications

Must possess 1 of the following: degree in behavioral or social science with 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, combination of education and experience equaling a major with 24 sem hrs in behavioral or social sciences, or four years of relevant experience.
Official transcripts required to support educational claims.

Responsibilities

Assign, monitor, manage, and document victim assistance and advocacy activities by SAPR VAs at the tactical level.
Serve as team lead for SAPR VA teams and coordinate response activities across military and civilian resources.
Provide trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, recovery-oriented support to adult sexual assault victims.
Coordinate with on-base and off-base resources, conduct risk screenings and safety assessments, and prepare formal recommendations to the Commander.

Education

Degree: behavioral or social science with 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences

Combination of education and experience in behavioral or social sciences with 24 semester hours

Four years of appropriate experience in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5899000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-12, you will be responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing, and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA) at the tactical (e.g., command) level, SARCs will serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Serve as the single point of contact to coordinate response activities and oversee both military and civilian SAPR VAs in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented within their AOR.

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.

Serve as the single point of contact for command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their 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.

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 AOR and 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. Plan, schedule, and deliver comprehensive SAPR training for diverse stakeholders and local populations, covering SAPR policies, procedures, reporting options, and other pertinent topics in accordance with Department and Service requirements.

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. Prepare reports and briefs and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the Supervisory Principal SARC.

Requirements & Education

You MUST meet the following educational requirement to qualify for this position: MUST possess 1 of the following: 1. 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 2.

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 3.

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 You must provide a copy of OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

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

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.