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As 2024 comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to reflect on all the Department has accomplished. This year has been both productive and rewarding, marked by remarkable achievements that reflect our shared mission to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. Here is a brief list of our top ten accomplishments of 2024:

To say the least, this has truly been a remarkable year for TDHS, filled with impactful milestones and progress that reflect the strength of our team and our commitment to those we serve.

Please take a moment to review our year-end video, which provides a full overview of our 2024 accomplishments. Here’s to an incredible year ahead and the continued success of our mission.

Thank you for all that you do, and happy holidays!

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all that we’ve achieved together this year. It has been a busy and productive year, and we could not be prouder of the dedication and hard work of our entire department as we continue to work towards our mission to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. At TDHS, we are honored to serve nearly 2 million Tennesseans through a variety of programs and services, ensuring they have access to the resources they need. We have much to be grateful for this year, and we are excited to highlight just a few of our achievements with you.

Please take a look at the video below, which provides a brief overview of our accomplishments in 2024.

We invite you to join us for the annual Summer Summit on January 15, 2025 from 10am-3pm CT at Nashville Inner City Ministry, 1000 Apex St, Nashville TN, 37206. The event will bring together the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Tennessee Department of Education, United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, food program sponsors, community organizations, and national, state, and local thought leaders on food insecurity and food access. During the Summit, participants and attendees will focus on how the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will provide meals to school-age children during the 2024 summer months when the National School Lunch Program is unavailable.

The SFSP is made possible through partnerships with community organizations that sponsor and provide meals using funding available through TDHS. The Summit is a great opportunity for community organizations and nonprofits to learn about sponsorship and join the fight against hunger. To register for the event, please click here.

To learn more about the 2025 Summer Food Summit, you can find information here: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/children/dhs-nutrition-programs/learn-about-the-summer-food-service-program/sfsp-summer-summit.html.

Tennessee has converted to a new EBT vendor, and customers now have access to new online and mobile features. With the new EBT vendor, cardholders now have access to enhanced tools through EBT EDGE, including balance alerts, transaction history, and the ability to freeze their card if needed. We encourage customers to utilize this updated feature in order to protect their benefits and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.

With the EBT EDGE app, cardholders can also securely check when deposits are available without waiting on the phone, providing a convenient, on-the-go solution to remain updated. For more information, please visit: https://www.fisglobal.com/ebtedgemobile.

TDHS has partnered with an organization called FedCap to provide one-on-one assistance to help Tennesseans between the ages of 16-65 that are not currently employed to help them overcome any barriers and re-enter the workforce. The initiative is currently available to residents of Chester, Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton counties.

The FedCap Team can help jobseekers overcome employment challenges such as: 

FedCap will work alongside individuals who want to work, but face challenges in doing so. Care Coordinators will help create a plan and connect individuals with the supports they need to find and keep a job. For those interested in participating in the program, please complete the prescreening here: https://app.singlestop.org/eaei/main.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) helps families who make less than $76,000 get the tax credits they deserve without the fees. You can file in-person, virtually, or do-it-yourself all for free. VITA is a program of United Way of Greater Nashville in partnership with the IRS. Each year, VITA volunteers help thousands of individuals and families prepare their taxes in middle Tennessee. They provide in-person locations in 8 counties and virtual options for the state of Tennessee.

During the 2023 tax season, United Way and the VITA free tax prep program completed 9,712 tax returns, helped taxpayers save $2.6 million in tax preparation fees and brought $10.3 million in federal refunds back to the community.

For more information, please visit VITA Free Tax Prep to learn more.

At TDHS, we are consistently looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to make a meaningful difference in our state. If you are interested in joining our team, please review new career opportunities on our website.

Detailed listings on all open positions (Preferred and Executive Service) can be found at https://www.tn.gov/careers/apply-here.html. Preferred Service job postings through the Tennessee Department of Human Resources (DOHR) open on Thursday and close on the following Wednesday evening at 11:59 pm CST, depending on the length of the requisition.

Office of Inspector General

Auditor 2*
Davidson County – 63990 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)

Child Care and Community Services

APS Intake Counselor 2*
Rutherford County – 64026 (Closing Date 1/6/2025)

DHS Licensing Consultant 1*
Hamilton County – 63898 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)

Family Assistance

Eligibility Assistant
Cannon County – 63999 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)

Eligibility Counselor 1*
Lawrence County – 64006 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Madison County – 64004 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Montgomery County – 63897 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Montgomery County – 64000 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Roane County – 64027 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Williamson County – 64002 (Closing Date 1/6/2025)
Carroll County – 63894 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Knox County – 63933 (Closing Date 12/23/2024)
Maury County – 63896 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Rutherford County – 63935 (Closing Date 12/23/2024)

People Operations

HR Generalist 3
Davidson County – 63848 (Closing Date 1/6/2025)

Rehabilitation Services

Administrative Services Assistant 2*
Henry County – 63895 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Masters
Maury County – 64049 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Knox County – 63644 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)
Williamson County – 63885 (Closing Date 12/30/2024)

Everyone can be a recruiter! Please help us by tapping into your network of talented friends, family and associates.

NOTE: You may now find TDHS jobs also posted on the TDHS LinkedIn page

Tennessee Department of Human Services: Overview | LinkedIn

Please encourage your friends and colleagues to visit our site for opportunities at TDHS.

TDHS Adult Protective Services (APS) team congratulates recent graduates of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for APS.  

This Newsletter will be distributed on the last Wednesday of each month, and we kindly ask that all news be approved by leadership and submitted at least three weeks in advance.

Let’s coordinate, share ideas, and learn from our individual customer groups on how we can work together to better serve Tennessee’s low-income families.

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