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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Head Start Education Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the Head Start Educational Program.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinates the selection and fidelity of curricula used in the classroom and insures that it meets the need of the children.
Develops and coordinates implementation of operational policies and procedures and work plans for the Head Start program to ensure compliance with Federal Performance Standards, DHS Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers and established Program Plans.
Collects and compiles program data to assess quality and effectiveness of the program plans and goals
Assists with making selections of Early Childhood Development staff.
Directly supervises Center Supervisors and coordinates supervision of teaching staff to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed.
Assumes the responsibility for the development of the Early Childhood Development Advisory Committee and in meeting established goals and milestones of the ECD component as outlines in Program work plans
Works with other Managers to coordinate the operation of the Head Start program
Serves as the purchasing agent for all educational supplies and equipment including the issuances of bids when necessary.
Coordinates staff meetings, pre-service and in-service training sessions and insures the timely completion of all required training hours on an annual basis.
Assists in the CDA process to make sure that all staff complete/renew CDA credential in a timely manner
Oversees the Teaching Strategies assessment process, including serving as the program administrator
Interacts with parents and other family members to promote participation by family members in all aspects of Head Start.
Submits all required reports and related data to the Head Start Director, Regional Head Start Office and licensing agencies in a timely manner
Serves as a consultant to teaching staff on educational, childhood development and curricula issues and assists with retaining outside consultants as needed.
Reviews monitoring reports on a regular basis to insure compliance to meet Federal Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Regulations and established Program Plans. Coordinates/and or attends training sessions, workshops and conferences pertaining to the ECD component.
Assists the Head Start Director in keeping all centers in compliance with licensing guidelines and annual fire and sanitation inspection guidelines.
Assists in representing the Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start program at National, State and Regional meetings and conferences and provides information to program staff
Earns and maintains any needed certifications, such as; CPR and CLASS
Delivers supplies and equipment when necessary.
Performs related duties as requested.
Technical skills and Experience required
Qualifications, technical skills, experience, and knowledge required for this position include:
Graduation from an accredited four-year program (Bachelor's Degree) in Early Childhood Education or related degree with equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education and early education teaching experience
Experience supervising and directing the activities of an early childhood education program
Ability to interpret governing regulations and establish effective program policies and procedures to insure compliance
Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills
Ability to accurately handle detailed, and confidential information
Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in response to programmatic changes, difficult and unusual issues and/or emergency situations.
Good written, verbal and computer skills
Pre-employment requirements include successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen, criminal background and fingerprint check.
Applications accepted until 5/30/2026 or until the position is filled.
SWHRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
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:
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Ripley, 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:
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Lexington, 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:
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is hiring Part-Time Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home care for senior adults and individuals with disabilities in Bolivar, 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:
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Training is provided. This role is ideal for dependable, compassionate individuals committed to serving others.
Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 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
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.