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Summary
Victim Advocates ensure comprehensive care and support for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment throughout the reporting process.
This job is open to
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees. - The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
VideosDutiesThe Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Victim Advocate (VA) facilitates care and provides non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment within the CIA. As a SHARP VA, you are a primary point of contact for victims-including via a 24/7 helpline-and responsible for assessing victims' safety concerns and other immediate needs, providing trauma-informed crisis intervention in the aftermath of a sexual harassment and/or sexual assault, and ensuring victims are aware of, and have access to, a wide range of essential support services and legal assistance as needed.
At times, when appropriate and requested by the victim, you may be required to accompany victims to medical appointments, investigator interviews, or court proceedings. You will continue to provide support for sexual assault victims throughout the lifecycle of the case or for as long as needed.
In cases of sexual harassment, you will be responsible for ensuring victims receive guidance and support during administrative, investigative, and legal procedures and fully understand the processes involved. When needed, you will ensure a warm handover to the respective office designated to receive and follow through on reports.
As a VA, you will work directly under a Sexual Assault Response Case Manager (SARC) to ensure timely and thorough notification and documentation of sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents and collaborate on comprehensive care for victims throughout the process. You will attend regular sexual assault Case Management Group meetings to ensure victims' needs are being met. In addition, you will partner with the SARCs and other relevant offices across the CIA to develop and coordinate public awareness campaigns and events, as well as to conduct/facilitate sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and response training for the workforce.
Requirements Conditions of Employment- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
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QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver's license
- Ability to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, manning a corporate cellphone, and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support helpline, as needed; regularly checking emails to respond to crises; and/or reporting to a designated place of duty to perform work
- Excellent judgment, objectivity, and expertise in addressing employee issues and concerns
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training
- Ability to collect and monitor data used to compose written reports and to assist with an end resolution
- Project management skills to implement crisis intervention and situational assessment techniques, analyze the needs of the victim, and provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, intervening agencies, and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, both verbally and in writing
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and develop supportive relationships
- Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment and ethical practices
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications- Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, agency and federal reporting requirements, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one on one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual assault victims
- Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault victims in crisis situations
- Knowledge of a wide range of essential support services and resources for victims of sexual assault
- Practical knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate services (e.g. medical, mental health, and investigative) in various locales
- Familiarity in working with individuals who have experienced trauma or victimization
Education- Bachelor's degree
- National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) certification
- Benefits
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
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Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
Address
Talent Center
CIA HQ
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required DocumentsFor further information, please visit:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyThis post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit
, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to
MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact informationCentral Intelligence AgencyWebsiteAddressTalent Center
CIA HQ
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next stepsAfter you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request