Victim Advocate (SAPR)

Navy Life PNW; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Life PNW is seeking a Victim Advocate to serve as the primary initial contact for sexual assault victims at NAS Whidbey Island. You will collaborate with the SARC to ensure comprehensive care, provide advocacy, and support to clients across the care continuum.

Candidate should have knowledge of SAPR and DoD policies, strong data/reporting skills, and the ability to deliver trainings. Travel to training and coordination with military and civilian partners required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAPR program, DoD and SAPR laws and policies.
• Experience providing victim advocacy and crisis intervention.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training.
• Ability to collect, organize, and report program data.
• Empathy and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault.
• Coordinate with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide victim advocacy and supportive services.
• Develop and deliver trainings/presentations as needed.
• Maintain data and reporting systems for program metrics.
• Communicate clearly with all levels of staff and military personnel.

Skills

Victim advocacy

Crisis intervention

Oral and written communication

Empathy for victims

Diversity sensitivity

Presentation and training

Data collection and reporting

Interagency coordination

Team collaboration with military/civil

Driving to training/meetings

Policy and SAPR knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DSAID

FFSMIS

Job description

This position is assigned to the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAS Whidbey Island. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault and to work closely with the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout their care process.

Applications reviewed every two weeks.

• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims.
• Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, along with local, state, and federal laws and military regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID and FFSMIS.
• Skill in the use of office software applications and required management data systems to enter data, prepare reports, and develop information.
• Skill in providing victim advocacy and working with victims of sexual assault.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases.
• Ability to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports.
• Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims.
• Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
• Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social services, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.
• Ability to drive a government or personal vehicle in order to travel to training, coordinate tasks/actions with clients, command and military and civilian agencies within the local area of the installation.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families.