Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE SPECIALIST (VICT ADV) (T5), PD# T5555P01 and is part of the RI Joint Force Headquarters. Serves as the State Sexual Assault Response Specialist (Victim Advocate) for the military, civilians, and dependents. Providing 24/7 in-person and telephonic response, the incumbent under the supervision of the Sexual Assault Response Officer.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens. (Competitive Service employees must be willing to transfer into the Excepted Service.)
Duties
Assists victims of sexual assault and domestic violence towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information. For SAPR
sexual cases, the victim advocate will operate under the supervision of the State SAPR performing duties which include, but are not limited to,
crisis intervention, safety planning, referral, ongoing non-clinical support, and serves as a resource on available options to assist victims in
making informed decisions regarding reporting options and care. For Domestic Violence cases, the Victim Advocate will operate under the
guidance and direction of the Director of Psychological Health (DPH) / Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) developing an appropriate plan of
assistance and intervention which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members. Cases are assigned from a variety of sources to
include self-sought services and referrals from SAPR hotlines, local domestic violence agencies, training classes, JFHQ-State identification,
investigator identification, and medical or mental health provider identification. Provides continuity of care and ensures coordination with all
applicable National Guard functions, State SAPR and DPH. During medical and investigation procedures court/administrative proceedings, and
related processes. Conducts risk assessments of individuals to determine immediate needs and evaluates safety and levels of risks; provides
emotional support and guidance to victims in crisis while addressing the individual's needs and desires. Provides crisis intervention in the
immediate aftermath of sexual assault or domestic violence/abuse and develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments.
Provide restricted and unrestricted reporting options addressing confidential disclosure and privacy to the victim. Provides referral services at
the JFHQ-State as well as the surrounding communities.
Under guidance and direction of DPH/Behavioral Health Officer the incumbent provides direct services to identified families experiencing
domestic abuse utilizing an early intervention model designed to stop the abuse, promote healthy family interactions, and reduce incidences of
initial and recurrent family maltreatment among military families of more complex cases. Conducts assessments, to identify risk factors and assist
clients to formulate safety plans; and designs and implements goals and objectives for service plans. Analyzes and evaluates assessment data
gathered to provide initial planning and provide follow-up interventions with clients regarding identified risk factors. Develops and maintains a
relationship with families through case closure making appropriate modifications to safety planning as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
- As Essential Personnel the incumbent may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Required to obtain and maintain receive the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Applicants from the Competitive Service must be willing to transfer into the Excepted Service.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
Education
You must meet the following education requirement to qualify for this position:
Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in
the behavioral or social sciences.
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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
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.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you meet the Area of Consideration and are minimally qualified (determined the Specialized Experience in the Qualification Standards), your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. The position's job analysis and credit plan's ranking factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that are expected to significantly enhance performance in a position; however, are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such competencies are ranked above those who do not; but no one is rated ineligible solely for failure to possess all defined competencies.
Basic Eligibility - all ELIGIBLE candidates are referred following the rules found in 5 CFR 302.304 (b)(5). When candidates have been rated only for basic eligibility, agencies must enter the names of all applicants rated eligible on the appropriate list in the following order.
Preference eligibles with a compensable, service-connected disability of 10 percent of more (CP/CPS), unless the list is used to fill a professional/scientific position GS-09 level or above. All other candidates eligible for 10-point veterans' preference. All candidates eligible for 5 points veterans' preference. Qualified candidates not eligible for veterans' preference. This Position has been classified as a Professional Position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Customer Service, External Awareness, Technical Credibility, and Vision
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Mandatory Documents:
- Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. All resumes must be written in your own words.
- Online Questionnaire
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Cover letter
- Professional certificates
- DD-214 (Required if claiming veteran's preference based on a Campaign Medal or Campaign Badge)
- VA Disability Letter (Required if claiming veteran's preference based on a VA service connected disability)
- SF50 (Required if prior federal service)
- DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification
Other supporting documents, such as college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538720
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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