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Religious Workers, All Other

SOC 21-2099.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers faith-based and community religious worker practice including pastoral counseling, substance dependency support, client record management, and community outreach across nonprofit and religious organization settings.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Client intake forms and basic case records — complete accurately under supervisor direction in a community religious service setting.
  2. Standardized documentation templates — follow established protocols to record session notes and service interactions in an office suite environment.
  3. Active listening techniques — apply during initial client interviews under direct supervision in a pastoral counseling context.
  4. Basic counseling session structure — observe and assist licensed staff in individual and group sessions within a faith-based recovery program.
  5. Urine sample collection procedures — carry out according to established protocols under direct oversight in a substance dependency screening context.
  6. Client histories and demographic data — gather and enter into word processing software following supervisor-provided guidelines.
  7. Common signs of substance dependency — recognize and report to supervising counselors during routine client interactions.
  8. Written service summaries — draft using approved formats for review by senior staff in a nonprofit religious organization.
  9. Email correspondence with clients and partner agencies — compose clearly and professionally using organizational email software under guidance.
  10. Community resource lists and referral materials — identify and distribute to clients in need during intake appointments under staff direction.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Individual and group counseling sessions — facilitate routinely with reduced oversight to assist clients in overcoming dependencies in a faith-based service program.
  2. Client progress records and treatment notes — maintain accurately in electronic case management and spreadsheet software across an active caseload.
  3. Social perceptiveness skills — apply to detect shifts in client mood or behavior and adjust counseling approach in familiar session contexts.
  4. Urine sample collection and preliminary analysis — conduct and document results independently, flagging anomalies for clinical review in a dependency program.
  5. Discharged client follow-up contacts — schedule and conduct regularly to assess post-treatment progress and service effectiveness.
  6. Critical thinking and judgment — exercise when evaluating client self-reported information against observable indicators in one-on-one counseling meetings.
  7. Psychoeducational presentations — prepare and deliver using presentation software to small groups within a community religious outreach setting.
  8. Written case reports and progress summaries — compose with appropriate clinical and pastoral language for inclusion in client files and service reviews.
  9. Referral coordination with external mental health, social service, and medical providers — initiate and document to support comprehensive client care.
  10. Counseling session plans — adapt based on client feedback and observed outcomes within a structured faith-based recovery curriculum.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex individual counseling cases involving co-occurring dependency and psychosocial challenges — manage autonomously across the full treatment arc in a religious community service setting.
  2. Comprehensive client records, progress reports, and discharge summaries — produce and audit independently to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  3. Degree of drug dependency — assess systematically by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting urine sample data and behavioral indicators without supervisory prompting.
  4. Long-term follow-up protocols for discharged clients — design and execute to evaluate treatment effectiveness and identify gaps in service delivery.
  5. Non-routine ethical or crisis situations — evaluate and respond to using sound judgment, applying psychological and counseling knowledge in high-stakes pastoral contexts.
  6. Group counseling dynamics and conflict — navigate and de-escalate skillfully when facilitating diverse client groups in a faith-based recovery environment.
  7. Service outcome data — compile and analyze using spreadsheet software to inform evidence-based improvements to program offerings.
  8. Cross-disciplinary collaboration with chaplains, social workers, psychologists, and medical staff — lead case consultations to coordinate holistic client support.
  9. Community education workshops on dependency, mental wellness, and spiritual resilience — develop and deliver independently to congregations and partner organizations.
  10. Intake assessment and triage processes — evaluate and refine continuously to ensure timely, appropriate placement of new clients in available service tracks.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational counseling and religious worker competency frameworks — design and implement to align program quality with best practices across a multi-site faith-based organization.
  2. Emerging and junior religious workers — mentor, supervise, and evaluate to build department-wide counseling capability and professional standards.
  3. Strategic program direction for dependency recovery and pastoral counseling services — set and communicate to guide teams in achieving measurable community impact.
  4. Cross-sector partnerships with healthcare systems, government agencies, and nonprofit coalitions — establish and steward to expand the organization's service reach and funding base.
  5. Organizational-level outcome reports and grant documentation — author and present using advanced word processing and presentation software to executive leadership and funders.
  6. Ethical policies, confidentiality protocols, and compliance standards for client records management — develop and enforce across the full religious worker department.
  7. Systemic barriers to client recovery and community wellness — analyze using sociological and psychological knowledge frameworks and advocate for policy-level solutions.
  8. Staff training curricula covering active listening, dependency assessment, and documentation best practices — create and lead for all levels of religious workers in the organization.
  9. Quality assurance reviews of counseling records, follow-up practices, and treatment outcomes — conduct organization-wide to drive continuous service improvement.
  10. Organizational culture of empathy, integrity, and service orientation — model and cultivate at the leadership level to sustain a high-trust environment for clients and staff alike.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted record keeping — uses AI writing tools to draft progress notes and maintain client records, reviewing outputs for accuracy before filing Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Counseling session preparation — directs an AI assistant to surface relevant research on dependency frameworks or adjustment strategies, then applies that information through personal pastoral or clinical judgment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Client progress summarization — hands off structured intake notes to an AI tool to generate follow-up summaries, verifying the output against direct observations before sharing with supervisors Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Active listening augmentation — relies on AI transcription and sentiment-tagging tools during case review to identify patterns in client language, while retaining full interpretive authority over spiritual or therapeutic meaning Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Discharge follow-up coordination — uses AI scheduling and reminder systems to track discharged clients' progress touchpoints, then applies human discernment to evaluate treatment effectiveness Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Documentation workflow ownership — orchestrates AI drafting, formatting, and compliance-checking of case reports, personally certifying every record for accuracy and regulatory requirements WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-technology integration leadership — designs the team's AI-assisted casework protocols, setting boundaries between automatable documentation tasks and the irreducibly human work of pastoral presence and relational counseling Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Ethical oversight of AI in ministry contexts — evaluates AI tools for bias or cultural insensitivity before deploying them in spiritually or emotionally sensitive client interactions, establishing organizational policy on acceptable use WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-functional AI advocacy — translates AI capability assessments into guidance for colleagues with varying technical comfort, ensuring the occupation's core skills of active listening and social perceptiveness remain centered in practice Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Sacred text explanation — conveys basic religious teachings and doctrines to congregation members using accessible language in pastoral settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intake documentation — records initial client histories and presenting concerns through structured verbal intake interviews in counseling or ministry contexts O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Group facilitation — delivers prepared spiritual guidance or psychoeducational content to small groups using clear spoken instructions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Counseling dialogue — elicits personal struggles, dependencies, and life circumstances through active listening and reflective questioning during individual ministry sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written case records — composes accurate progress notes and service documentation reflecting client histories and treatment responses in ministry-based care programs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Sermon or lesson preparation — translates theological and psychological concepts into written and spoken content tailored to diverse congregational audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-cultural spiritual communication — adapts spoken and written messaging to align with the cultural, linguistic, and theological backgrounds of diverse community members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Family and community briefings — communicates treatment progress, discharge plans, and follow-up recommendations to families and referral partners using clear, jargon-free language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis pastoral communication — delivers calming, structured verbal support to individuals in acute spiritual or psychological distress within faith-based care environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Interfaith public address — authors and delivers complex theological or community-advocacy messages to multifaith audiences, adjusting register, tone, and content with expert precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored documentation systems — models and teaches accurate case recording and reflective writing practices to emerging religious workers and ministry interns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Transformational narrative communication — crafts and shares testimonial or therapeutic narratives that catalyze behavioral and spiritual change within institutional or community settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Ministry team participation — supports senior religious workers in planning and executing community service or spiritual care programs under direct supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer encouragement — motivates fellow ministry volunteers or trainees by sharing relevant religious teachings and affirming effort during group activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Small group leadership — facilitates recovery, grief, or spiritual formation groups by setting agenda, maintaining boundaries, and guiding discussion toward constructive outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program coordination — organizes community outreach or chaplaincy service schedules, ensuring coverage and continuity of spiritual care within an institutional setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Congregational or unit leadership — directs the spiritual care activities of a ministry team or chapel program, assigning roles and holding staff accountable to care standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment team collaboration leadership — represents the faith-based perspective in multidisciplinary care planning meetings, guiding consensus around client spiritual needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Volunteer development — recruits, trains, and supervises lay ministry volunteers in delivering structured spiritual support services to vulnerable populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional ministry direction — establishes vision, policies, and quality benchmarks for an entire religious care department within a hospital, correctional, or social service institution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Succession and mentorship leadership — identifies and develops the next generation of religious workers through structured mentorship, role modeling, and performance feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community transformation leadership — mobilizes congregation and community partners around shared social justice or public health initiatives rooted in theological and sociological frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-reflection initiation — identifies personal theological assumptions and biases that may influence ministry interactions and records observations in reflective journals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning awareness — recognizes gaps in counseling or theological knowledge and seeks supervision or continuing education to address identified weaknesses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ministerial self-assessment — evaluates personal effectiveness in counseling or spiritual guidance sessions by reviewing documented outcomes and soliciting supervisor feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Theological reasoning monitoring — tracks the consistency and coherence of doctrinal interpretations applied across diverse pastoral situations and adjusts approach based on reflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice evaluation — systematically reviews caseload outcomes, group session dynamics, and community impact data to refine personal ministry methods and care strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cultural competency self-audit — assesses personal cultural and theological blind spots before engaging clients from different faith traditions, adjusting communication and care accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective supervision modeling — teaches emerging religious workers structured self-assessment techniques, normalizing metacognitive review as a professional development standard Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise demonstration — synthesizes years of self-monitored practice to articulate a refined, evidence-informed personal theology of care that evolves with client and community needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Intake assessment — applies basic screening questions to identify clients' presenting spiritual, psychological, or substance-use concerns during initial ministry encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Text interpretation — analyzes religious or therapeutic texts to extract relevant guidance, distinguishing literal from contextual meaning in preparation for client sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Dependency assessment — evaluates behavioral and physiological indicators of drug or alcohol dependency using structured assessment tools and collateral information O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment pathway reasoning — weighs evidence from client history, psychological assessment, and spiritual assessment to recommend appropriate levels of care or referral Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Discharge planning judgment — synthesizes progress data, family context, and community resources to construct individualized aftercare plans for clients leaving ministry-based treatment programs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Theological-ethical analysis — examines ethical dilemmas encountered in pastoral care by applying both doctrinal principles and social science evidence to reach reasoned decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk evaluation — identifies warning signs of relapse, self-harm, or community harm during follow-up contacts with discharged clients and determines appropriate intervention responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systems-level problem diagnosis — analyzes institutional or community-wide patterns of spiritual distress, substance dependency, or social dysfunction to design evidence-informed preventive ministry programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Critical scholarship application — evaluates emerging research in psychology, counseling, and theology to challenge outdated ministry practices and advocate for evidence-based reforms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration8 statements
Emerging
  1. Multidisciplinary team participation — contributes spiritual care perspectives in treatment team meetings alongside social workers, counselors, and medical staff in integrated care settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral coordination — connects clients to appropriate mental health, social service, or faith community resources by communicating needs clearly to partner agencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Co-facilitation — partners with licensed counselors or social workers to co-lead group therapy or psychoeducational sessions within faith-based treatment programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interfaith coalition participation — contributes religious workers' perspective to community coalitions addressing addiction, poverty, or trauma, navigating diverse theological viewpoints constructively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrated care collaboration — functions as an equal partner in multidisciplinary teams, co-authoring treatment plans that integrate spiritual, psychological, and social dimensions of client care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Family systems engagement — collaborates with family members and community supports to reinforce client progress and coordinate consistent messaging across care environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Interagency partnership leadership — builds and sustains formal collaboration agreements between faith-based organizations and secular social service or healthcare institutions to expand community care capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative research contribution — partners with academic or clinical researchers to co-produce studies examining outcomes of spiritually integrated counseling or community ministry programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character8 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality observance — maintains strict discretion regarding client disclosures, records, and assessments in accordance with pastoral ethics and applicable privacy standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Boundary awareness — identifies and respects professional and relational boundaries in ministry relationships, avoiding dual roles that compromise client welfare Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical documentation — records client information accurately and without embellishment or omission, upholding honesty standards in all case files and progress reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Non-judgmental presence — engages clients across diverse moral, cultural, and religious backgrounds without imposing personal doctrinal values on their care decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Accountability in care — acknowledges errors in pastoral or clinical judgment, discloses concerns to supervisors promptly, and implements corrective actions without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional integrity under pressure — maintains doctrinal and ethical standards when institutional, community, or client pressures create conflicts of interest or moral ambiguity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture leadership — models and articulates a comprehensive framework of ministerial ethics that influences organizational policy and shapes the professional conduct of ministry teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Trust stewardship — builds long-term institutional credibility by consistently demonstrating transparency, fairness, and accountability across all client, community, and partner interactions over sustained time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Adaptive ritual design — modifies existing religious ceremonies or devotional practices to meet the specific cultural or therapeutic needs of individual clients or small groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative resource identification — locates non-traditional faith-based or community support resources for clients whose needs are not met by standard referral pathways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Therapeutic curriculum development — designs original spiritual formation or recovery curricula that integrates psychological concepts with religious teachings for use in group ministry settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Metaphor and narrative use — constructs original parables, analogies, or personal narratives drawn from religious and cultural traditions to illuminate complex psychological or spiritual concepts for clients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program innovation — creates new ministry models or faith-based intervention formats that address unmet community needs such as grief, addiction recovery, or trauma using evidence-informed and theological frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contextualized worship design — develops culturally specific worship or reflective experiences that integrate the spiritual and emotional healing goals of a diverse treatment population Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pioneering ministry frameworks — authors original theologies of care or spiritually integrated counseling models that advance the field and are adopted by peer institutions or professional bodies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative community transformation — designs large-scale community interventions that use art, ritual, storytelling, and ceremony to catalyze collective healing and social cohesion in underserved populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Supervision receptivity — receives critical feedback from clinical or theological supervisors without defensiveness and identifies one actionable improvement per session Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education engagement — enrolls in training opportunities related to counseling, addiction science, or comparative religion to expand foundational ministry competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback reframing — processes failed interventions or client relapses as learning opportunities by documenting lessons and adjusting subsequent care approaches accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer learning participation — engages actively in case consultation, peer supervision, and ministry cohorts to expose personal practice to constructive external perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complexity embrace — voluntarily accepts cases involving co-occurring disorders, complex trauma, or interfaith conflict, viewing increased difficulty as a catalyst for professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback integration — systematically incorporates client, supervisor, and peer feedback into personal ministry practice through structured reflection and documented plan revision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture cultivation — creates organizational norms within ministry teams that celebrate learning from failure, normalize vulnerability, and sustain continuous improvement as a collective value Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field-level learning leadership — contributes practitioner insights to professional journals, conferences, or training programs, advancing the broader field's understanding of spiritually integrated care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Emotional presence — maintains focused, non-reactive attention during client disclosures of trauma, grief, or addiction history without projecting personal emotional responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional pacing — recognizes personal signs of compassion fatigue or attention drift during pastoral care encounters and uses brief grounding techniques to restore focus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Contemplative practice integration — incorporates prayer, meditation, or reflective silence into personal daily routine to sustain the emotional and spiritual capacity required for intensive care work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Attentive session management — monitors group or individual session energy, emotional tone, and engagement in real time, adjusting facilitation approach to maintain therapeutic presence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emotion regulation in crisis — maintains calm, non-escalating demeanor and deliberate verbal pacing when clients present in acute spiritual, emotional, or substance-related crisis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful documentation — completes case records with full attention to accuracy and detail immediately following client encounters, preventing memory distortion of critical clinical information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Contemplative care modeling — teaches clients, trainees, and ministry teams mindfulness and reflective spiritual practices as therapeutic tools for managing stress, grief, and dependency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational attentiveness — monitors community and institutional emotional climate with sustained attention, identifying emerging spiritual or social distress patterns before they become acute crises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude8 statements
Emerging
  1. Vicarious trauma management — sustains ministry engagement with clients experiencing severe addiction, trauma, or loss without withdrawing emotionally or abandoning professional responsibilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — continues providing structured spiritual and counseling support when client progress is ambiguous or institutional resources are constrained Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Relapse resilience — maintains therapeutic optimism and consistent care quality following client relapses or treatment failures, recommitting to individualized care without punitive response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional adversity navigation — continues effective ministry practice when facing organizational conflict, resource scarcity, or doctrinal controversy without compromising client-centered care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term case persistence — sustains consistent spiritual and clinical engagement with chronically resistant or high-need clients over extended timeframes, resisting burnout and maintaining therapeutic boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community crisis endurance — leads sustained ministry response during prolonged community tragedies such as mass bereavement, disaster, or epidemic substance crises without abandoning care commitments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Resilience culture building — institutionalizes peer support structures, reflective supervision, and wellness practices within ministry organizations that protect staff against long-term compassion fatigue and burnout Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous advocacy — persistently challenges systemic barriers to equitable spiritual care and treatment access within institutions and communities, absorbing professional risk in service of vulnerable populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Bible Reader · Bible Teacher · Bible Worker · Buddhist Monk · Cantor · Christian Science Healer · Christian Science Nurse · Christian Science Practitioner · Christian Science Reader · Christian Science Reading Room Attendant · Church Official · Church Warden
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingService OrientationWritingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge domains
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyAdministrativeAdministration and Management
Abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem Sensitivity
Work styles
EmpathyDependabilityCooperationSinceritySocial OrientationIntegrity
Technology
Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services pro
  2. Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjustin
  3. Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
  4. Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
CIP education codes
30.250230.530139.030239.039939.059939.069939.070139.070339.070439.070539.070639.079939.0802

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