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Victim Advocate

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
📍 Portsmouth, Virginia 💰 $36.31 – $41.16/hr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

Serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SAPR Victim Advocate VA within Commander, Navy Installations Command CNIC, Fleet and Family Readiness Department N9, Fleet and Family Support Program FFSP.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and work closely with the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator SARC to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.

Key Responsibilities

Victim Advocacy/Support 75% Serve as a SAPR VA, facilitating care and providing non-clinical support to adult victims of a sexual assault and sexual harassment. Serve on the 24/7 SAPR watch bill, providing 24/7 support for victims' immediate needs.

Assess safety concerns, inform victims of available reporting options and resources, encourage self- advocacy, assist with navigating the processes to obtain care and services needed, establish short- and long-term goals for sexual assault recovery, and facilitate referrals. Assess the safety of sexual harassment complainants who wish to confer with a victim advocate.

Assist victims reporting sexual harassment to address any immediate safety needs, understand their reporting options and identify any behavioral health or other services that may be helpful. Assist victims of harassment in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and information. Serve as an advocate for the interests of victims with all agencies to include law enforcement, medical, and legal.

Explain the restricted and unrestricted reporting options available to a victim, including the exceptions and/or limitations for victims' privileges and their rights and responsibilities as a victim. Safeguard documents in their possession and all information pertaining to victims' sexual harassment, always mindful of the victims' right to confidentiality. Conduct risk assessments of victims to determine their immediate needs, and evaluate safety concerns and levels of risk.

Provide intervention in the aftermath of sexual assault and develop and implement an appropriate plan of action based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. Provide a range of essential support services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual harassment.

Inform victims of available legal assistance and, if needed, provide a warm handoff to the appropriate military and civilian offices for personal legal advice and information specific to their circumstance or case, including filing civilian or military protective orders. Accompany victims to appointments, investigator interviews, and civilian and military court proceedings, as appropriate and when requested by the victim.

Ensure victims of sexual harassment receive guidance and support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and victims understand the processes involved. Assist victims in prioritizing actions and establishing short- and long-term goals related to the recovery from sexual harassment. Maintain support and follow-up contact with sexual harassment victims throughout the lifecycle of the case.

Immediately notify the SARC of sexual assault incidents, providing the necessary demographic and/or incident detail for their thorough documentation in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database DSAID and to fulfill multiple reporting requirements outlined in policy e.g., Notification to Command and Annual Report to Congress.

Notify the SARC of sexual harassment advocacy provided to complainants for the SARC's thorough documentation of the SAPR Related Inquiry SRI module in DSAID. Attend sexual assault Case Management Group CMG meetings for victims to ensure their needs are met. Report victim's support services and response information to the SARC and consult with the SARC on an ongoing basis to ensure comprehensive care for victims throughout the reporting process.

Adhere to the D-SAACP Professional Code of Ethics. Program Support/Training 25% Collaborate with the SARC on interfacing with military and civilian agencies to promote relevant resources and services. Establish liaisons with local victim support agencies to achieve support for victims of sexual harassment and to promote the enhancement of harassment services. Maintain a resource binder with current forms, information and referral resource lists.

Verify SAPR program marketing materials with 24/7 contact information is prominently displayed across the installation. Assist the installation SARC in the development and delivery of sexual harassment training. Facilitate or assist in the planning, scheduling, and delivery of sexual harassment response training for personnel, leadership, deploying personnel, and other key functional stakeholders to include annual refresher training.

Work with the Equal Opportunity Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention office to support and promote prevention activities related to sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm.

Conduct SAPR training, at various locations using standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters HQ, for healthcare professionals, chaplains, judge advocates, law enforcement and other stakeholders on SAPR reporting options, and policies and procedures that support sexual assault victims. Capture service delivery outputs in the Fleet and Family Services Management Information System FFSMIS.Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contact

CNRMANAFHR@us.navy.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36.31 – $41.16/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 hours w/ benefits position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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