Victim Advocate Program Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0101-11, Victim Advocate Program Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Sexual Assault Prevention Response and Recovery Program in Multiple locations.
Major duties
You will serve as a Victim Advocate Program Specialist and be responsible for serving as Field Victim Advocate Program Specialist (VAPS), and assists the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), HSWL Service Center (SC), and the Sexual Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery (SAPRR) Program Manager (PM) located in Commandant (CG-1111) in implementing the CG SAPRR Program.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as the primary coordinator for the victim services and crisis response activities. Training and supporting victim advocates providing services to survivors. Developing policies, procedures, and guidance for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. Analyzing program data and trends to evaluate services and support leadership decisions. Providing leaders with program guidance, training, reports, and recommendations on sexual assault prevention and response efforts. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Entering and reviewing data, preparing reports, and providing technical assistance. Interpreting and communicating program policies and requirements. Providing immediate emotional support,, conducting lethality/safety assessments, and handling emergency calls. Assisting survivors apply for Crime Victims Compensation, filling Safe-at-Home/protection orders, and coordinating housing or counseling referrals. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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