You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continuous learning and strong problem-solving who is (has):
- National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) with Intermediate or Advanced level of experience or DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Level III or level IV Certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification and recertification from the National Organization of Victim Assistance (NOVA), as specified by DoD.
- Current state driver's license or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sexual assault laws, precedent decisions, policies, principles, and methods to carry out a program which fulfills these requirements.
- Knowledge of DoD SAPR Policy to ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
- Technical knowledge of equal opportunity policies, sexual assault prevention and response, and skills to plan, organize, and carry out the SAPR program
- Ability to plan, organize, and identify Agency problems and recommend courses of action.
- Skilled in fact-finding, analysis of a wide range of programs to study broad topics related to sexual assault, problem solving and training needed assessment and skill in evaluating programs and study findings to develop policy and guidelines which will impact the Agency.
- Ability to use moderate degree of discretion, independent judgment, initiative, tact and confidentiality.
- Skill in oral and written communication that would assist in conveying to clients, peers, and team members issues encountered by victims, the appropriate methods and plans for managing the issues while placing clients at ease and obtaining information relating to cause of the issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders, leaders and peers.
- Excellent judgment, objectivity, and expertise in addressing employee issues and concerns
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training
- Ability to collect and monitor data used to compose written reports and to assist with an end resolution
- Project management skills to implement crisis intervention and situational assessment techniques, analyze the needs of the victim, and provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, intervening agencies, and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, both verbally and in writing
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and develop supportive relationships
- Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment and ethical practice