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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Victim Advocate

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $99K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Victim Advocate for the US Army Combined Arms Command - SHARP office. The role involves providing comprehensive assistance and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and harassment, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Victim Advocate providing professional and comprehensive advocacy services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment

Provide immediate and long-term advocacy services, crisis intervention support, including maintaining 24/7 hotline access for adult victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault

Guide victims through reporting options, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and access to appropriate legal and medical resources

Maintain accurate case files and official reports in compliance with legal, privacy, and organizational standards

Prepare and submit recommendations to commanders addressing victim care, safety concerns, and retaliation issues

Coordinate medical, legal, law enforcement, and community resources to address victim safety and supportive service needs

Conduct safety assessments and develop tailored case management plans with short- and long-term goals and document within the case management systems

Plan and deliver training sessions for commanders, civilians, first responders, and community stakeholders on sexual harassment and sexual assault response

Conduct outreach and awareness activities, including community assessments and prevention campaigns, to promote program effectiveness

Qualification

Victim AdvocacyCrisis InterventionTraining DeliveryBehavioral Science DegreeCase ManagementEmpathyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as Social Services, Counseling Services, or Psychology

A 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

One year of specialized experience which includes providing professional advocacy services to victims or survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment; conducting assessments with clients to evaluate needs and risks; conducting training/seminars on sexual assault/sexual harassment; and coordinating appropriate services with internal or external offices to ensure holistic victim support

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Social Services, Counseling Services, or Psychology

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment

This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability undergoing specific initial background checks, investigation and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records

The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time

The duties of this position may require the incumbent to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization

In accordance with DoDI 6493.03, this position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) within six months of employment

Incumbents of SHARP positions must complete all required training, obtain certification, and be placed on appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information

The duties of this position require background checks to be conducted against all records required by law, OPM, DoD, and Army policy and regulation

SHARP professionals assigned to installations with correctional facilities are required to provide victim assistance to incarcerated victims of sexual harassment and assault, which requires access to correctional facilities