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



18 Career Opportunities at Southwest Human Resource Agency


New Posting Foster Grandparent Coordinator
Henderson, TN38340

Position: Foster Grandparent Coordinator

Location: Chester County/SWHRA Central Office

Salary:$19.13-$21.00

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm


Benefits include: 100% premium paid State of TN Health Insurance, 100% paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life/LTD, Paid Time Off


The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program is a national service program that engages income-eligible adults age 55 and older in volunteer service to provide one-on-one mentoring, emotional support, and academic assistance to children and youth with exceptional or special needs. Through structured service at schools, childcare centers, and community-based organizations, Foster Grandparent volunteers help strengthen developmental outcomes for children while promoting meaningful community engagement for older adults.

Position Responsibilities:

The Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator is responsible for the administration, implementation, compliance, and daily management of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program sponsored by Southwest Human Resource Agency.

The Coordinator ensures that program activities comply with the requirements of AmeriCorps, federal regulations, grant provisions, sponsor policies, and approved performance measures.

This position is responsible for volunteer recruitment, enrollment, placement, training, supervision, retention, reporting, and volunteer station development across the agency's eight-county service area. The Coordinator works closely with schools, nonprofit agencies, and community partners to ensure Foster Grandparent volunteers provide supportive services to children and youth with exceptional or special needs.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant experience in volunteer management, community-based programming, senior services, education, or grant-funded program administration may be substituted for formal education where appropriate.
  • Experience working with federal grants, compliance monitoring, reporting, or community partnerships preferred.
  • Knowledge of volunteer management principles and community service programming.
  • Knowledge of federal grant compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and time-management skills.
  • Strong written communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with volunteers, school personnel, nonprofit agencies, community partners, and agency staff.
  • Ability to travel throughout the eight-county service area.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email, and database reporting systems.

This position requires regular travel throughout Tennessee within the agency's service area to conduct site visits, volunteer monitoring, training, outreach, and meetings. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

SWHRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Personal Care Assistant
Jackson, TN38301

Job Title:

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant

Location:

Jackson, TN

Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Savannah, Tennessee.

This position offers flexible scheduling with primarily daytime hours, making it ideal for individuals balancing school, family, or other responsibilities.

Pay:
$12.50 – $13.75 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Perform light housekeeping
  • Run errands and assist with shopping
  • Provide respite care for families

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Automobile liability insurance
  • Ability to pass a background check

Schedule:

  • Part-time
  • Flexible scheduling based on client needs
  • Primarily daytime shifts

Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.

Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


New Posting Probation Case Worker
Selmer, TN38375

Position Title: Probation Case Worker

Location: McNairy County, TN

Rate of Pay: $17.00 per hour

29 hours/week, 5 days a week

Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-4:30

Tuesday, Wednesday 12:30-4:30


About the Position

Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Probation Case Worker to support the McNairy County Probation Program. This position assists with supervision and compliance monitoring for misdemeanor probationers. Key responsibilities include conducting required training, administering drug tests, collecting fees, maintaining records, and ensuring program compliance. This position serves McNairy County only.

Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


New Posting Custodian
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.

Now Hiring: Part-Time Custodian - Henderson, TN

Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to provide custodial services for the corporate office in Henderson, TN.

Position Details:

  • Location: Henderson, Tennessee
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (15 hours per week)
  • Employment Type: Part-Time
  • Benefits: This position does not include benefits.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen
  • Emptying trash containers
  • Dusting/cleaning surfaces and disinfecting high-touch areas
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms
  • Restocking paper products and soap in restrooms and common areas
  • Other duties as required

Requirements:

  • Must be reliable and self-motivated
  • Ability to work independently
  • Prior janitorial or custodial experience is preferred but not required
  • Must have a clean background check

Compensation:
Pay is competitive and will be discussed during the interview process.

SWHRA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


New Posting Personal Care Assistant SSBG
Ripley, TN38063

Job Title:

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant SSBG

Location: Lauderdale County

Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Tipton County, Tennessee.

This position offers flexible scheduling with primarily daytime hours, making it ideal for individuals balancing school, family, or other responsibilities.

Pay:
$12.50 - $13.75 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Perform light housekeeping
  • Run errands and assist with shopping
  • Provide respite care for families

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Automobile liability insurance
  • Ability to pass a background check

Schedule:

  • Part-time
  • Flexible scheduling based on client needs
  • Primarily daytime shifts

Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.

Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


New Posting Personal Care Assistant SSBG
Covington, TN38019

Job Title:

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant

Location: Tipton County


Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Tipton County, Tennessee.

This position offers flexible scheduling with primarily daytime hours, making it ideal for individuals balancing school, family, or other responsibilities.

Pay:
$12.50 – $13.75 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Perform light housekeeping
  • Run errands and assist with shopping
  • Provide respite care for families

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Automobile liability insurance
  • Ability to pass a background check

Schedule:

  • Part-time
  • Flexible scheduling based on client needs
  • Primarily daytime shifts

Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.

Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


New Posting Teacher
Bolivar, TN38008

Position: Head Start Teacher

Location: Hardeman County Head Start

Rate of Pay: Based on education (Minimum salary $16.66 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% Premium Paid State of TN Health Insurance. 100% Paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life / LTD, paid Time Off.

Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

40 weeks (10 mo.) / 80 hrs. bi-weekly

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.

Position Overview:

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.



New Posting SUN Driver II
Henderson, TN38340

Southwest Human Resource Agency

SUN Program

The SUN (Summer Nutrition) Program is a seasonal initiative that provides nutritious meals to children and families throughout rural communities during the summer months. The program helps ensure that individuals have access to healthy meals when school is not in session by delivering meals directly to homes in designated rural counties. SUN Program drivers play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of local communities through safe, timely, and reliable meal delivery services.


Assistant Teacher
Brownsville, TN38012

POSITION: HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT

LOCATION: HAYWOOD COUNTY HEAD START

Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

80 hrs. biweekly. / 40 weeks (10 mo.)

Salary: Based on education (Minimum salary $11.76 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% premium paid State of TN Health Insurance, 100% paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life/LTD, Paid Time Off

Position Overview:

The Head Start Teacher Assistant supports the day-to-day activities of a pre-school classroom while ensuring adherence to program policies and regulations. Reporting to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager, this role plays a critical part in fostering a healthy, safe, and educational environment for children in the Head Start program.

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026, or until filled.

Southwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Classroom Aide
Henderson, TN38340

POSITION: HEAD START CLASSROOM AIDE

LOCATION: CHESTER COUNTY HEAD START

Salary: Based on education (minimum salary $11.76 per hr.)

Benefits include: State of TN Health Insurance, State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, Dental/Vision, Life/LTD, Paid Time Off 

Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

40 weeks (10 mo.) / 80 hrs. bi-weekly.

Purpose

The Head Start Classroom Aide 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.

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026 or until filled.

Southwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Assistant Teacher
Savannah, TN38372

POSITION: HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT

LOCATION: HARDIN COUNTY HEAD START 

 Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

80 hrs. biweekly. / 40 weeks (10 mo.)

Salary: Based on education (Minimum salary $11.76 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% premium paid State of TN Health Insurance, 100% paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life/LTD, Paid Time Off

Position Overview:

The Head Start Teacher Assistant supports the day-to-day activities of a pre-school classroom while ensuring adherence to program policies and regulations. Reporting to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager, this role plays a critical part in fostering a healthy, safe, and educational environment for children in the Head Start program.

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026, or until filled.

Southwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Teacher
Parsons, TN38369

Position: Head Start Teacher

Location: Parsons Head Start

Rate of Pay: Based on education (Minimum salary $16.66 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% Premium Paid State of TN Health Insurance. 100% Paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life / LTD, paid Time Off.

Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

40 weeks (10 mo.) / 80 hrs. bi-weekly

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.

Position Overview:

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.

AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accepting applications until June 1, 2026 or until filled.


Teacher
Savannah, TN38372

Position: Head Start Teacher

Location: Hardin County Head Start

Rate of Pay: Based on education (Minimum salary $16.66 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% Premium Paid State of TN Health Insurance. 100% Paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life / LTD, paid Time Off.

Work schedule - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5 days per week

40 weeks (10 mo.) / 80 hrs. bi-weekly

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.

Position Overview:

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.

AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accepting applications until June 1, 2026 or until filled.


Family Advocate
Parsons, TN38369

HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE

Location: Decatur County

Rate of Pay: $15.80 per hour

Benefits include: State of TN Health Insurance, State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid holidays, Dental/Vision, Life/LTD, Paid Time Off

Work Schedule: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, 5 days per week, 45 weeks/75 hours bi-weekly

Southwest Human Resource Agency is a public non-profit agency created to be the delivery system for Human Resources. The Southwest Human Resource Agency was established in 1982 pursuant to an Act of the Tennessee General Assembly, known as the Human Resources Act of 1973. During its long and successful history, the Agency has had a positive impact on the lives of literally thousands of persons living in the Southwest Tennessee Region through the many programs and services it administers.

Serving in the public interest is a privilege that demands the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional excellence. Southwest’s objective is to provide unbiased, high-value services to our clients. Southwest expects –and the public deserves—the highest ethical business standards and practices from our employees, consultants, and contractors.

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 Advocate is responsible for the implementation of family case management services by providing family engagement activities in the areas of recruitment, parent involvement, community involvement, health and nutrition, crisis intervention, home visits and transition. The Family Advocate is responsible for caseload documentation and data entry of all family service activities necessary to ensure program compliance of federal Head Start Performance Standards, Program Plans, and all Program Policies and Procedures. This position is accountable to the Family Services Manager and the Health and Nutrition Manager.

Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2026 or until filled.

Southwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


    SUN Driver
    Henderson, TN38340

    About the SUN Program

    The SUN (Summer Nutrition) Program is a seasonal initiative that provides nutritious meals to children and families throughout rural communities during the summer months. The program helps ensure that individuals have access to healthy meals when school is not in session by delivering meals directly to homes in designated rural counties. SUN Program drivers play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of local communities through safe, timely, and reliable meal delivery services.


    Central Kitchen Loader
    Henderson, TN38340

    Central Kitchen Loader Position-Seasonal

    Rate of Pay: $10.00 per hour

    Assist with receiving, stocking, and retrieving food products while maintaining kitchen sanitation and food safety standards. Must be dependable, flexible, able to lift up to 50 lbs. and move heavy carts, and work well in a fast-paced environment. Valid driver’s license and food service experience preferred.


    Central Kitchen Assembly
    Henderson, TN38340

    Central Kitchen Assembly Position-Seasonal

    Pack meals, assist with food prep, stocking, and kitchen sanitation while following all food safety guidelines. Must be dependable, able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a positive attitude. Food service experience preferred.



    Pay Rate: $9.50 per hour


    Teacher
    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.

    Position Overview:

    The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.