Description
Religious Program Specialists (RP) support the Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); support the provision and facilitation of Religious Ministry (RM); support the care of Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families of all faith groups; advise leadership on program planning and execution; support the Command Religious Program (CRP) with data collection, research, and analysis; and provide technical expertise on force protection requirements for Religious Ministry Teams (RMT) in expeditionary and combat environments.
Core Skills
- program coordination and administration
- data collection and basic analysis
- records and case file management
- confidential client support
- event and logistics planning
- briefing and advising leadership
- force protection awareness
- report writing
- training and small group facilitation
- cross-cultural communication
- crisis support and referral
- policy and procedure implementation
- information security and privacy awareness
Common Certifications
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA)
Civilian Career Paths
- CHAPLAINCY
- ADMINISTRATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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