SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SAR WF) (Title 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SAR WF) (Title 5), Position Description Number T5668000 and is part of the AR ARNG JOINT FORCE HQ AR, National Guard.

Qualifications

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:

2. Assesses the BDE need for the creation and/or modification of processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and NGB objectives. Assessments include consideration of complicating factors at the BDE to develop processes, procedures, and training that is effective for all parties. Implements secondary prevention programs relating to sexual assault. Assists individual commanders with addressing behaviors that lead to sexual assault through a comprehensive education and awareness program. Routinely stays abreast of state-of-the-art training materials, delivery methods, and activities to promote efficient and effective training. Consults on and coordinates activities in other areas of human relation needing secondary prevention efforts. Regularly evaluates the BDE sexual assault climate, programs, response capabilities, core values, and training needs. Conducts and/or assists commanders with accomplishment of mandatory annual SAPR training, commanders/leaders/supervisors, and pre/post deployment training of their unit personnel in accordance with applicable guidance. Delivers and communicates training, policy updates, and program changes for first responders. Serves as focal point for ongoing secondary prevention education and training for all Unit personnel, leadership, and all deploying personnel. Works in concert with the Sexual Violence, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Harassment Primary Prevention Subject Matter Experts for secondary prevention activities related to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm. Collaborates with State SAPR PM, subsidiary BDE SARCs to include Alt SARCs, VAs and other stakeholders to create and execute plans, outreach efforts, messaging, and activities for SAPR related events to include, but not limited to, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

3. Builds and maintains a BDE response and victim support system which addresses a wide variety of issues and problems. Partners with the JFHQ Director of Psychological Health (DPH) and/or Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) to address intimate partner violence. Interacts with Equal Opportunity personnel and/or State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) to address unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. Establish contacts and relationships that directly affect victim care that may include, but not limited to: State SAPR PM, subsidiary BDE SARCs, to include Alt SARCs, VAs, Special Victim Council (SVC), Chaplains, Director of Psychological Health (DPH), Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), Surgeon General's Office, Provost Marshall, Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), Equal Opportunity personnel, and First Sergeants. Cultivates partnerships with civilian resources such as Veterans Affairs, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, local law enforcement, community mental health, medical, and crisis centers, and state coalitions. May work directly with The Adjutants General, Assistant to The Adjutants General, State Staff Judge Advocate and Public Affairs Officer to maintain victim support as requested by the State SAPR PM. Guarantees 24/7 response capability and victim advocacy by D-SAACP credentialed personnel. Coordination of victim care will be accomplished with State SAPR PM to provide a comprehensive response to victim needs. Confirms that victims are supported and have continuity of care regardless of administrative and/or legal action. Oversees the plan and secures resources for the immediate safety and physical needs of the victim. Publicizes and advertises the local and state SAPR 24/7 response line(s), the DOD Safe line information, and reporting procedures for sexual assaults. Performs warm handoffs to other agencies as needed/requested/required. Assures availability of information on the full range of military and community services available. Ensures that victims are treated in a dignified, respectful, and considerate manner by all assisting personnel. Works with the appropriate agencies to keep the victim reasonably informed if prosecution is on-going while coordinating with servicing legal office. Continuously communicates and updates command and the engaged victim care providers of case status, victim's well-being, and barriers to support resources availability. Coordinates continuity of care for transferring and/or separating victims. Collaborates with military and civilian law enforcement and criminal investigative units, Office of Complex Investigations (OCI), and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) to confirm that protocol and procedures for 24-hour victim advocate response, investigative interviews, safety planning, and establishment/modification of safety measures are in place. Coordinates and maintains Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with appropriate authorities and community resources to promote a desirable standard of care for personnel and route to State SAPR PM for awareness. Maintains up-to-date subject information and references to the various assistance organizations and publishes additional resources to BDE personnel.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

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.

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