SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)(T5)

1. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to sexual violence prevention. Advances policies outside of the existing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office for equities specific to sexual violence primary prevention. Facilitates dialogue between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the earliest prevention of sexual violence. Maintains insight into the National Guard Bureau (NGB) IPP office to track efforts, measurements, and councils. Supports engagement in existing state tools and programs. Establishes measures of effectiveness in the primary prevention of sexual violence. Consults with and obtains consensus with NGB IPP SME cell. Supports the Joint Force Headquarters' the Primary Prevention Officer in the development and execution of The Adjutant General's (TAG) primary prevention strategic plan. Assists TAG, Assistant TAG, IPP Officer, directorate, and division-level leadership with data-informed courses of action to appropriately resource sexual violence primary prevention activities and requirements throughout the state. Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. Develops performance measures to meet statutory and regulatory compliance, implements quality improvement plans, and assesses the effectiveness of TAG's IPP program. Advise leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence-based programs, policies, and plans that increase primary prevention capacity within their organizations. Conducts educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ leadership and JFHQ SMEs (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Manager, Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of sexual violence. Works with IPP Officer to elevate promising practices within the state that relate to the early prevention of sexual violence and report findings up to the NGB. Coordinates multidisciplinary evaluations. (50%)

2. Assists with IPP needs assessments. Collects qualitative and quantitative data. Conducts continual collection and analyses of S/T/DC, Wing/Region activities relative to integrated sexual violence prevention to ensure program fidelity. Utilizes outcome data and metrics from the civilian sector within their S/T/DC or region for comparison to NG data. Works with other JFHQ Directorates and offices to evaluate relevant NG programs for effectiveness and impact on the primary prevention of sexual violence. Reviews homogeneous environmental/climate survey data (collected from Wing/Brigade) analyzes for sexual violence outcomes, and shares findings with appropriate stakeholders. (30%)

3. Maintains an understanding of SAPR policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and response. Maintains collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Air National Guard (ANG) Wing/ Army National Guard (ARNG) Brigade SAPR program managers, the NGB Sexual Violence Primary Prevention SME, and other relevant support programs. Has an in-depth knowledge of the programs, policies, and processes which drive ARNG and ANG sexual assault case management and response programming within their S/T/DC. Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to the JFHQ SAPR office's data collection efforts and champions prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. Coordinates with Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) to secure access to de-identified data that will be used for developing products, statistical analysis, tracking, reporting, evaluating program effectiveness, and conducting research for the primary prevention of sexual violence. (10%)

4. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups. Provides sexual violence prevention data to Wing/Region Primary Prevention Integrators (PPIs). Provides sexual violence prevention metrics to all councils and boards within the S/T/DC in coordination with and as requested by the IPP Officer. Coordinates with SARC to ensure alignment of messaging to JFHQ council or board leadership regarding sexual violence. Serves as the Wing/Region PPI's point of contact for all sexual violence prevention efforts and conducts Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) to the Wing/Region's as required. Assists the JFHQ IPP SME cell in facilitating meetings and working groups in accordance with applicable policy and official guidance, as needed. Meets regularly with other members of the JFHQ IPP cell to facilitate the dissemination of information to the NGB and to the Wings/Regions. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The SAPR Professional is required to obtain within 60 days of appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk.
• The employee must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional.
• Within 90 days of appointment as a National Guard SAPR Professional, even if currently D-SAACP certified, the newly appointed employee will be required to complete the NGB Joint Course.
• Within 120 days of appointment, unless previously D-SAACP certified, the newly appointed SAPR Professional will be required submit the DD Form 2950, must be submitted by the next D-SAACP review board.
• Required to obtain and maintain D-SAACP certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts relating to sexual violence prevention

- Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory

- Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in sexual violence prevention program planning

- Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with State, local, and community agencies

- Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of sexual violence prevention programs, and the marketing of programs

- Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services

- Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided

- Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating sexual violence prevention training programs

- Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., relating to the primary prevention and the development of sexual violence prevention strategies

- Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studies, and trends

- Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the sexual violence prevention efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures.

- Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information

- Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop Statistical data and narrative reports



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.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.



If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

**This position be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives be approved prior to the employee in processing.**