Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Victim Advocate [2 positions]
Location: NAS Whidbey Island - Fleet & Family Support Center
Pay Grade: NF-101-04
WHAT YOU GET:
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Full Benefits package for Regular Full-Time and Part-Time employees begin DAY ONE (No waiting period)
• NAF Retirement Savings AND 401(k) plan will match up to 3% of your salary
• Access to base recreation centers, gyms, movie theaters, Navy Exchange, and discount travel through AmericanForcesTravel.com
• Global Career Opportunities – Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise with opportunities to Navy Bases around the world
• Make a positive impact on the Military Community
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Provides 24/7 support for victims’ immediate needs.
• Assesses all safety concerns, provides victim information on resources that are available.
• Serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies.
• Complete and maintain all required program training, credentialing, and certification, including the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Specific experience working with victims of sexual assault or working in victim advocacy and victim advocacy services is necessary. A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or related social or behavioral science OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to bachelor’s degree.
• Must have analytical ability and skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Must have knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and victim advocacy and care.
• Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program is preferred.
• Must have the ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims; must have the ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must have the ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of victims.
• Must be skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to provide effective trainings and briefings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
OTHER INFORMATION:
• Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.
• We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
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