What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator position at NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton?
This position is that of installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and is the designated program manager of sexual assault victim support services.
Naval Base Kitsap N91
A. Program Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Provides overall management and evaluation of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy at the installation.
- Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the SAPR VAs at the tactical (e.g., command/installation) level.
- Complies with all Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) credentialing, core competencies, proficiency, and ethical requirements.
- Advises installation leadership on legislative, policies, programs, and initiatives regarding the prevention of sexual assault and response services to victims.
- Performs ongoing, analysis, assessments, and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of programs that provide response and support services to victims of sexual assault and aid in the prevention of sexual assault.
- Communicates directly with the installation leadership to provide regular informational briefs and program management updates to assist installation leaders with maintaining compliance with SAPR program requirements.
- Develops processes, procedures, and communication strategies to assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program. Ensures SAPR program is compliant with authoritative guidance to include legislative, policy, program
instructions and certification standards.
- Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities.
- Interfaces with military and civilian agencies to identify resources and services to promote availability of victim support systems for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
- Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains) to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases.
- Provides consultation support for installation-specific arrangements (i.e., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy.
- Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
- Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program.
B. Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs), Unit SAPR VAs, and others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR.
- Ensures command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality, and available victim support services.
- Plans, schedules and facilitates sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training.
C. Case Management duties comprise 15% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
- Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate.
D. Oversight duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Naval Base Kitsap N91
Qualifications:
To be qualified for this positions, candidates must the qualification identified below. Candidates qualifying for the position must provide sufficient information to demonstrate how these requirements are met.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. Appropriate experience is defined as:
In addition to the basic requirements outlined, candidates must also possess one year of specialized experience as defined:Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault response when a sexual assault is reported at the installation. The incumbent serves as the designated program manager of sexual assault and sexual harassment victim support services, oversees local implementation and execution of the SAPR Program, and ensures comprehensive victim services are provided through a coordinated community response. Incumbent is notified of all reports of sexual assault within the installation(s) in their Area of Responsibility (AOR) and provides case management of all reported cases of sexual assault from initial report through final disposition.A. Program Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Provides overall management and evaluation of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy at the installation.
- Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the SAPR VAs at the tactical (e.g., command/installation) level.
- Complies with all Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) credentialing, core competencies, proficiency, and ethical requirements.
- Advises installation leadership on legislative, policies, programs, and initiatives regarding the prevention of sexual assault and response services to victims.
- Performs ongoing, analysis, assessments, and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of programs that provide response and support services to victims of sexual assault and aid in the prevention of sexual assault.
- Communicates directly with the installation leadership to provide regular informational briefs and program management updates to assist installation leaders with maintaining compliance with SAPR program requirements.
- Develops processes, procedures, and communication strategies to assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program. Ensures SAPR program is compliant with authoritative guidance to include legislative, policy, program
instructions and certification standards.
- Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities.
- Interfaces with military and civilian agencies to identify resources and services to promote availability of victim support systems for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
- Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains) to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases.
- Provides consultation support for installation-specific arrangements (i.e., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy.
- Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
- Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program.
B. Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs), Unit SAPR VAs, and others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR.
- Ensures command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality, and available victim support services.
- Plans, schedules and facilitates sexual harassment response training for all installation personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training.
C. Case Management duties comprise 15% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
- Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate.
D. Oversight duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Salary : $100,602