VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR)

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1. Providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. 2. Supporting sexual harassment victims by assessing their needs, providing crisis intervention, and helping resolve complex problems. 3. Applying sexual assault prevention principles and local community resources to provide direct, one-on-one advocacy and support to victims. 4. Utilizing professional communication and strong interpersonal skills to build trust and support military personnel and families of diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 5. Collaborating with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of sexual assault victims. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.