Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate

Overview

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force and Space Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for TWO (2) Full-Time Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Specialists, (GS-0101-11) to serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate at the 452 Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Sexual Assault and Response (CDS), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), Moreno Valley, California.

Salary: $97,508 – 126,768 based on experience. This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

In this position, you will serve as a Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Victim Advocate at an Air Force/Space Force installation. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an installation level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (APR VA) to individuals eligible for sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting options and advocacy services via the SAPR office.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required credentials for the position.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV).
• Given the sensitivity of the position, a criminal background check must be completed.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Degree:
  At least a bachelor’s degree in a 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and the SAPR program pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response.
• Knowledge of Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include the DoD and DAF organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy and related self-directed or interpersonal violence.
• Skill with trauma-informed practices to provide tailored emotional support, ensuring victims feel respected, heard, and understood; develops SAPR service networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals with extensive knowledge of on- and off-installation resources within the direct geographical region to offer each victim tailored and comprehensive referrals.
• Skill with training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment prevention and response training and facilitate meaningful discussions to achieve intended training outcomes.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships engaging interpersonal skills within the scope of supporting sexual assault victims: shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Ability to employ various methods and techniques of highly skilled professional advocacy (crisis intervention, situational assessment, needs assessment/analysis, etc.) and effectively define scope and parameter of the SAPR VA role to empower victims from initial response to resolution of complex problems, or termination of the professional relationship.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include…