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.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? At the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS), we are dedicated to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans, and we are seeking to grow our enterprise with compassionate, driven individuals who are eager to support and uplift vulnerable Tennesseans. Whether you have experience in social services, administration, or program management, your skills can help create positive change in the lives of those who need it most.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we invite you to explore opportunities at TDHS. Our team is growing, and we are always looking for dedicated individuals ready to make a difference and join us in our work to build stronger communities and improve lives across Tennessee. If you are interested in joining our team, please review our current job postings below.

Did you know the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) licenses child care agencies across the state? At TDHS, we are dedicated to fostering early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and educationally rich.

Over the last few years, our Child Care Division has been on a transformation and modernization journey to improve the way services are provided to Tennesseans. As part of this journey, there is an updated way for parents to search for licensed child care agencies across the state using our Child Care Locator tool. This is an important tool parents can use when looking for licensed child care agencies, as it includes details on child care agencies, ratings, and compliance history.

Ensuring children are in safe, high-quality child care is a top priority for TDHS, and our Child Care Locator tool makes it easier than ever for parents to make informed decisions. By choosing a licensed child care provider, families can have peace of mind knowing their children are in an environment that meets state standards for safety, education, and well-being. We invite parents to explore this valuable resource and learn more about how we are committed to supporting Tennessee families find quality child care by visiting TDHS website here: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services.html.

Once school is out, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) begins. The SFSP is a partnership between the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, TDHS and community-based organizations to provide free meals to children in their communities throughout the summer. TDHS is currently accepting applications for new food sponsors until May 1, 2025.

The program aims to ensure children 18 and younger, who benefit from school meal programs, continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The program traditionally runs from the end of May to August when the next school semester begins. This year’s sponsors will be able to have the flexibility to provide “grab and go” meals to children in some rural areas.

While the SFSP has historically operated in most areas of the state, the program is focused on further expanding into rural counties that have little to no SFSP meal sites including Benton, Carroll, Carter, Cocke, Fayette, Grainger, Houston, Humphreys, Johnson, Lauderdale, Marshall, Moore, Rhea, Sequatchie and Sumner counties. TDHS is actively recruiting sponsors to serve these counties and welcomes additional sponsors for every county across Tennessee.

If your organization is interested in becoming a SFSP sponsor or becoming a feeding site under an existing sponsor, please contact the Tennessee Department of Human Services by e-mail at TNSFSP.DHS@tn.gov. For more information on the Summer Food Service Program, please visit the TDHS website.

To further support customers and protect their benefits and personal information, TDHS strongly recommends customers change their PIN regularly and check their balance often. TDHS has launched new tools for EBT cardholders through the ebtEDGE cardholder website and mobile apps to better protect customers’ account(s) and benefits. This app gives customers more control of their cards through new security features including PIN changes, the ability to freeze cards when not in use, blocking of out-of-state transactions, and other card management features. The ebtEDGE mobile app allows customers to log-in securely using touch ID or facial recognition instead of entering a user ID and password. The ebtEDGE mobile app is available from the Apple App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android devices.

For more information on how to download the ebtEDGE mobile app, please review the instructional video by clicking here.

The TDOT Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation (OMAT) is seeking input on the transportation needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities. Your feedback will help shape the 2025 Mobility & Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan, ensuring that public transit is more inclusive and responsive to community needs.

How You Can Participate:

To ensure that residents can fly domestically and access certain federal facilities without any disruptions, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is urging individuals to prepare for the new requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, which will take effect on May 7, 2025.

Beginning May 7, Tennessee driver licenses and identification cards that are not REAL ID-compliant will no longer be accepted to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, nuclear power plants, or board commercial flights within the United States.

Tennesseans can apply for a REAL ID before or after the May 7 implementation date. If you are not planning to travel in the near future, you may choose to wait to get a REAL ID. If you think you might need a REAL ID to travel, TDOSHS encourages you to apply for your new credential well before your planned trip. Getting the hard copy of your new ID in the mail can take up to 20 business days.

Obtaining a REAL ID is optional. Non-REAL ID licenses will continue to be accepted for general identification purposes such as driving, purchasing alcohol or tobacco products, applying for federal benefits, voting, or accessing hospitals, post offices, banks, federal courts, etc.

To apply for a REAL ID, customers must bring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence, proof of their Social Security Number, and two proofs of Tennessee residency. If your name has changed, you must also bring certified legal documents supporting the name change(s). This could include marriage licenses, divorce decrees, etc. All documents must be original or certified copies. Photocopies are not accepted.

To ensure you’re bringing the correct documents, TDOSHS encourages you to have your REAL ID required documents pre-approved online. Pre-approved documents can save you in-person processing time at the Driver Services Center and may eliminate repeat trips.  A complete list of accepted documents and the pre-approval portal are available at tnrealid.gov.

Federal law requires REAL ID applications to be made in person. If you already have a Tennessee driver license or ID, you can apply for a REAL ID at one of the 46 Driver Services Centers or 38 participating County Clerk offices across the state. If you do not have a Tennessee Driver License or ID, you must apply for a REAL ID at a Driver Services Center. To find a Driver Services Center or participating County Clerk, go to tnrealid.gov.

Tennesseans can save time at the Driver Services Center by scheduling an appointment for a REAL ID. To meet demand, TDOSHS added 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers across the state. Tennesseans can schedule an appointment at tnrealid.gov.

What: Computer Literacy Workshop

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is partnering with the American Job Center to help Hamilton County residents learn basic computer skills. This one-hour class is open to Tennesseans with disabilities and the general community.  Workshops will be held on the first Wednesday of each month, with Chattanooga Public Library staff on-site to assist.

 

When: April 2, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET

 

Where: American Job Center

5600 Brainerd Road

Chattanooga, TN 37411

What: 2025 Domestic Violence Symposium for Advocates and Child Support Professionals

Domestic Violence advocates are invited to register and attend one of three free symposiums hosted by the Child Support Program at the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Access to Child Support can be a critical issue for Tennesseans who are impacted by domestic violence and these symposiums are an opportunity to build connections and share knowledge on services, procedures and best practices for trauma-informed care, advocacy, and related subjects.

 

When/Where:

East Tennessee

April 3, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET

TDHS Office | 2700 Middlebrook Pike |Suite 200 | Knoxville, TN 37921

Link to register by March 31, 2025: https://forms.gle/KkJR2NcYejgvrbxT6
 

West Tennessee

April 16, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CT

Jackson State Community College, Ayers Auditorium

2046 North Parkway | Jackson, TN 38301

Link to register by April 11, 2025: https://forms.gle/ZHxBPeKYWHHgReGX7

 

Middle Tennessee

April 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CT

The Pearl Center, TN Dept of Labor and Workforce Development

220 French Landing Drive| Nashville, TN 37423

Link to register by April 17, 2025: https://forms.gle/fvsgWhn14DtxVQjf6

  

What: Bradley County Career Workshop

Bradley County Job seekers with disabilities and other community members in are invited to a Career Readiness Workshop hosted by the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program at the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

 

When: April 9, 2025 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET

 

Where: Cleveland Bradley County Public Library

795 Church St. NE

Cleveland, TN 37311

What: Parents and Partners Connect – Child Support

A virtual question and answer session with Child Support professionals from the Tennessee Department of Human Services. These online sessions are an opportunity for Tennessee parents to get answers about Child Support Services from TDHS with topics including services offered by the TDHS, case classifications, the parties involved in child support, the application processes, and problem-solving.

 

If you’re new to child support in Tennessee or have questions about related services, this is a great opportunity to ask questions with experts.

 

When: April 24, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT

 

Where: Online; Register Here

What: Shelby County Kids and Family Resource Fair  

A FREE community event hosted by the Paternity Program at the Tennessee Department of Human Services to connect Tennessee families to community organizations and supports in the Shelby County area. The Kids and Family Resource Fair is an opportunity to connect with nonprofits, government agencies and community organizations that serve parents and children. The event will provide health and safety information, child support resources, and door prizes.

 

When: April 30, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CT

 

Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women

Conference Rooms A, B and C

6225 Humphreys Blvd

Memphis, TN 38120 

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.

Appeals and Hearings

DHS Administrative Judge

Davidson County – 66289 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

Family Assistance and Child Support

Eligibility Assistant

Campbell County – 66222 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)
Davidson County – 66223 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

Eligibility Counselor 1*

Humphreys County – 66337 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)
Putnam County – 66221 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

DHS Program Coordinator

Davidson County – 66293 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

People Operations

Communications & Marketing Intern                            

Statewide – 66193 (Closing Date 03/31/2025)

 

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation Instructor-Blind*

Shelby County – 66338 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Masters

Roane County – 66294 (Closing Date 3/31/2025)

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Support Coordinator

Madison County – 66335 (Closing 3/31/2025)

 

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.

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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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