What We Do

The mission of Southwest Human Resource Agency is to meet the needs of families and individuals in our service area by delivering social services and resources. Through effective collaboration with federal, state and community partners, we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life, promoting self-sufficiency, and alleviating the effects of poverty. Agency Pamphlet



9 Career Opportunities at Southwest Human Resource Agency


Personal Care Assistant
Covington, TN38019

At SWHRA, we're not simply hiring employees, we're welcoming team members who share our core values and commitment to service. We meet our clients where they are, no matter their circumstances, and work together to provide the resources and support they need to move forward. If you have a heart for serving others and want to be part of a team where your voice matters, we would love to connect with you. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Do you want to set your own schedule with consistent hours? Do you prefer day shifts? Southwest Human Resource Agency has limited openings for top-performing caregivers who value consistency and service that is a solution for families.


Personal Care Assistant
Savannah, TN38372

At SWHRA, we're not simply hiring employees, we're welcoming team members who share our core values and commitment to service. We meet our clients where they are, no matter their circumstances, and work together to provide the resources and support they need to move forward. If you have a heart for serving others and want to be part of a team where your voice matters, we would love to connect with you. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Do you want to set your own schedule with consistent hours? Do you prefer day shifts? Southwest Human Resource Agency has limited openings for top-performing caregivers who value consistency and service that is a solution for families.


New Posting Family Sevices Manager
Henderson, TN38340

Departmental Context

The Head Start department provides services to preschool children and their families in the comprehensive areas of health, education, and social services.

Purpose

The Family Services Manager reports to the Head Start Director and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive social services, family and community partnerships, and enrollment services for all families.


Personal Care Assistant
Somerville, TN38068



At SWHRA, we're not simply hiring employees, we're welcoming team members who share our core values and commitment to service. We meet our clients where they are, no matter their circumstances, and work together to provide the resources and support they need to move forward. If you have a heart for serving others and want to be part of a team where your voice matters, we would love to connect with you. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Do you want to set your own schedule with consistent hours? Do you prefer day shifts? Southwest Human Resource Agency has limited openings for top-performing caregivers who value consistency and service that is a solution for families. 


New Posting Cook Custodian Monitor
Lexington, TN38351

SOUTHWEST HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY

Southwest Human Resource Agency (SWHRA) is a public non-profit organization created to deliver essential Human Resources services. Established in 1982 under the Human Resources Act of 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly, SWHRA has had a significant positive impact on thousands of individuals throughout the Southwest Tennessee Region via its numerous programs and services.

Serving the public requires the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional excellence. Southwest is committed to providing unbiased, high-value services to its clients, and we expect our employees, consultants, and contractors to uphold the highest ethical business practices.

Departmental Context:

The Head Start department provides services to preschool children and their families in the comprehensive areas of health, education, and social services.

Position Overview:

The Cook/Custodian/Monitor is responsible for the culinary preparation, serving, and oversight of meals for children and staff at a Head Start facility, ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines. Additionally, the role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and assisting with child supervision and facility upkeep. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children.


24:7 Dad Program Specialist
Henderson, TN38340

Job Title: 24/7 Dad Program Specialist

Organization Overview

Southwest Human Resource Agency (SWHRA) is committed to strengthening families and communities by promoting responsible fatherhood. We partner with the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) to deliver the evidence-based 24/7 Dad program, the nation's most widely used fatherhood curriculum. This program helps fathers improve their parenting skills, build pro-fathering attitudes, enhance co-parenting relationships, and develop essential characteristics of involved, responsible, and committed dads.

Position Summary

The 24/7 Dad Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of the 24/7 Dad fatherhood program. This role focuses on recruiting and engaging fathers, delivering high-quality group sessions, providing case management support, and ensuring program fidelity to NFI's evidence-based curriculum. The Coordinator will work to empower diverse fathers (including non-incarcerated and first-time dads) in the eight-county region that we serve, which include Chester, Decatur, Haywood, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and Madison to become more involved in their children's lives, ultimately reducing risks like child maltreatment and improving family outcomes.


Community Recovery Liaison
Henderson, TN38340

Community Recovery Liaison

The SWHRA Community Recovery Liaison, will serve as a link between the court system, community behavioral health services, individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders, and local Board of Education and schools within the counties served by SWHRA. The role's main objective is to divert individuals into appropriate treatment, reducing recidivism, provide harm reduction, recovery and prevention education, and promoting sustained recovery within the counties that are served by SWHRA.


Transportation Driver
Henderson, TN38340

SOUTHWEST HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY

Southwest Human Resource Agency (SWHRA) is a public non-profit organization created to deliver essential Human Resources services. Established in 1982 under the Human Resources Act of 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly, SWHRA has had a significant positive impact on thousands of individuals throughout the Southwest Tennessee Region via its numerous programs and services.

Serving the public requires the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional excellence. Southwest is committed to providing unbiased, high-value services to its clients, and we expect our employees, consultants, and contractors to uphold the highest ethical business practices.

Departmental Context:

The Rural Transportation Program is designed to benefit all citizens of SWHRA's 8 county region. The transportation service is a curb-to-curb system with flexible schedules to meet the needs of all passengers.


Position Overview:

The Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting individuals within the service area to and from designated locations. This role requires adherence to traffic laws, a strong focus on passenger safety, vehicle maintenance, and maintaining a courteous demeanor. The Van Driver works under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor and collaborates with other transportation personnel to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.


Substitute Teacher Assistant
Henderson, TN38340

SOUTHWEST HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY

Southwest Human Resource Agency (SWHRA) is a public non-profit organization created to deliver essential Human Resources services. Established in 1982 under the Human Resources Act of 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly, SWHRA has had a significant positive impact on thousands of individuals throughout the Southwest Tennessee Region via its numerous programs and services.

Departmental Context:

The Head Start department provides comprehensive services to preschool children and their families in areas such as health, education, and social services.

The Head Start Substitute Teacher is responsible for the day to day activities necessary for operation of a pre-school type classroom while ensuring program policies and procedures are being met. This position is accountable to the Early Childhood Development Manager.