# VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Hiring organization: [U.S. Coast Guard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-coast-guard)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/adcf1d25-e7d1-4cb5-bb08-cf0e8a948917

Listed on U.S. Coast Guard's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Cape May, NJ
- Salary: 77964 – 106982 USD per year

## Summary

This federal role supports survivors of sexual assault within the Coast Guard by coordinating victim services, supervising volunteer advocates, and developing policy and training programs. It suits candidates with background in social services, psychology, or counseling who want to work in trauma-informed victim advocacy at the federal level.

_Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard's wording._

## Skills named

Data Analysis, Report Writing

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, or equivalent education/experience in behavioral or social sciences
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in federal or private sector
- Experience with DSAID and CATCH data systems
- Experience articulating Congressional, Department of War, and Coast Guard sexual assault prevention mandates
- Experience analyzing workforce training requirements and developing tracking tools
- Experience presenting briefs and coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups
- Knowledge of trauma-informed response practices focused on safety, trust, and empowerment

## Nice to have

- Graduate education or Ph.D. in relevant field
- Experience with current research and best practices in sexual assault prevention
- Congressional or Department of War policy experience

Apply on U.S. Coast Guard's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891035300