This position is that of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate at Naval Fleet Activities Atsugi, Japan. The SAPR Victim Advocate works under the program oversight and supervision of the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for sexual assault cases. The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault.
Serves as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA), facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Assesses safety concerns, informs victims of available reporting options and resources, encourages self advocacy, establishes short and long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitates referrals.
Serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal. Explains the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims' privileges under Military Rules of Evidence 514, and their rights and responsibilities as a victim.
Conducts risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs, and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk. Accompanies victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim. Assists the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual harassment training.
Captures service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System (FFSMIS). Provides 24/7 support by serving on the SAPR watch bill. Assists the SARC in coordinating the services that victims receive from various agencies including medical, legal, mental health, and investigative services. Facilitates care to include crisis intervention, when necessary and provide referrals and non-clinical support to the adult victims of sexual assault.
Thoroughly explains to the victim each of the reporting options available to him or her, including the exceptions or limitations on use applicable to each, while ensuring victims are informed of their rights. Maintains appropriate follow-up contact and assists the victim with prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to recovery from sexual assault. Consults regularly with the SARC and is directly accountable to the SARC for all SAPR cases.
Attends the monthly Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) meetings in order to advocate on behalf of the victim and to ensure the victim's needs are met. Assists the SARC with the development and coordination of installation SAPR prevention and public awareness campaigns and local events. Conducts training on sexual assault prevention and response, as required. Assists the SARC in incident data collection and reporting requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 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. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Successful completion of a Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position or Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.
When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student s name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S.
Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil · 81-468-16-5446
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $63795 – $72303/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Overseas' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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