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Christian Social Work Jobs & Career Tips

Find Christian Social Work Jobs That Fit Your Calling

Looking for Christian social work jobs where you can serve others and live out your faith through compassion and care?
At ChristianCareerCenter.com, you’ll find opportunities with Christian nonprofits, ministries, adoption agencies, counseling centers, and community organizations that value professional social workers who bring both skill and spiritual sensitivity to their work. Positions include case managers, counselors, family advocates, program directors, and outreach coordinators—roles that allow you to help others experience hope and healing through Christ-centered service.
Use the tips below to strengthen your job search and find meaningful Christian employment that aligns with your calling to serve others.

How to Land the Right Christian Social Work Job

1. Target your resume for Christian social work jobs

Every social work position is unique. Tailor your resume to highlight your education, licensure, and experience in counseling, advocacy, or community development. Emphasize your ability to work with individuals and families in need, coordinate services, and develop programs that promote restoration and growth. Showcase how your professional approach is rooted in compassion, integrity, and biblical principles.
If you’re unsure whether your resume effectively communicates your strengths, review our 14 Keys to Writing a Winning Resume for Christian Jobs or explore our Resume Writing Services for expert assistance.

2. Prepare strategically for your job search

Those using the best job search practices know that success goes far beyond submitting online applications. Many Christian social workers find opportunities through the hidden job market, where up to 80% of roles are filled through networking. Build connections with churches, Christian community organizations, and nonprofit agencies to uncover unadvertised openings that align with your skills and heart for service.
To learn proven strategies for finding these opportunities, explore our Christian Job Search Articles. You can also take the Career Fit Test to identify your God-given design, discover which social work or ministry roles best align with your strengths, and gain tools to market yourself effectively to Christian employers.

3. Discover which Christian social work jobs fit you best

Do you want to find Christian social work jobs that align with your calling—and find them faster?
Take the Career Fit Test to gain clarity about your strengths and how they connect with roles in social services, counseling, and community outreach. You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify which Christian social work careers best match your skills and spiritual gifts

  • Build six essential job-search tools (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and more)

  • Access the hidden job market, where most Christian employment opportunities exist

  • Demonstrate why you’re the right candidate for the position God has prepared for you

By understanding your design, you’ll pursue Christian social work jobs with confidence, compassion, and purpose.

Current Christian Social Work Job Openings

Browse the latest Christian social work jobs, counseling positions, and community outreach roles posted on ChristianCareerCenter.com.

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Oct 10, 2025  
Live-In Houseparents, Youth Group Home -- $3500 Bonus (temporary offer) & Relocation Assistance Offered Featured
$40,000 - $50,000 yearly
GAP Ministries, a faith-based ministry serving Southern Arizona since 1999, is seeking mature, compassionate ​ married couples  with a heart for ministry ​ for our group homes . At GAP you will provide supervision, structure and assistance in meeting neglected children’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Don’t miss this ministry opportunity to invest in the lives of children and youth by serving children in foster care in northwest Tucson, Arizona. GAP is also offering, for a limited time, a $3,500.00 incentive bonus. APPLY TODAY! What You Will Do: Lovingly care for the needs of the children and model a Christ-centered character for children. Work as a team with your husband/wife, your co-houseparents and your house support staff to create a safe, nurturing environment for children who come from difficult backgrounds. Creatively teach basic life skills and Christian values through positive behavior responses and engagement with children, doing...
GAP Ministries Tucson, AZ, USA Full time
Oct 08, 2025  
Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LPC/LLPC, LMSW/LLMSW) Featured
$50,000 - $150,000 yearly
Job Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LLMSW/LLPC Location: Holt, Michigan Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time About Sanctuary Counseling Sanctuary Counseling is a faith-based private practice dedicated to providing compassionate and professional counseling services. Our team integrates faith into both our workplace culture and therapeutic practices, as desired by clients. Located in Holt, Michigan, we offer a supportive environment for both clients and staff. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed clinicians to join our team of faith based clinicians! Responsibilities Clinical Services: Provide individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy. Supervision (If applicable):  Supervise LLMSWs and interns, offering guidance and support to foster their professional development. Caseload Management: Maintain a minimum caseload of 15 clients per week for...
Sanctuary Counseling Hybrid (Holt, MI, USA) Full time
Oct 24, 2025  
Member Care Media Coordinator and Producer
Equip, encourage and care for cross-cultural workers through digitally distributed programs. Would you like to be involved in caring for and encouraging cross-cultural workers as they serve in foreign places and cultures across the world?  While researching audiences and program content, you'll be a part of bringing refreshing programming to missionaries, so that they are able to fulfill their God-given calling with joy. Coordinate the production process with psychologists, counselors and other Member Care experts, and distribute that content on digital platforms.  Join with us to deliver this heartfelt care via media!  Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about...
TWR International Europe Full time