Social Work Assistant Jobs in Tennessee
Social Work Assistant jobs in Tennessee concentrate in child welfare, behavioral health, and elder care, with steady demand across state agency offices, community mental health centers, and hospital-affiliated social services departments. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare, and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. Case management support, crisis intervention assistance, and school-based social services are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Empower fathers. Coach real growth. Support stronger families.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville—College of Social Work (TCSEPP)—is hiring a Fatherhood Program Coordinator to deliver direct, relationship-based services to fathers in an assigned region. The Fatherhood Coordinator’s core purpose is to engage fathers who may benefit from the program and provide consistent, practical support that strengthens parenting capacity, promotes employment readiness, and encourages healthy relationships. This role includes outreach and recruitment, one-on-one sessions, resource navigation, and partnership development, with the goal of helping participants build stability and follow through on individualized goals.
The Fatherhood Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of participant interactions and progress, supporting program learning and improvement through careful tracking and reporting.
Working under the supervision of the Fatherhood Program Manager, the Fatherhood Coordinator also represents the program in the community by strengthening referral pathways and coordination with child support agencies and other partners. This includes attending community partner meetings and events as needed, staying engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicating updates on participant progress to leadership. Through a balance of direct service, collaboration, and data integrity, the Fatherhood Coordinator helps ensure fathers receive consistent support while TCSEPP maintains high-quality, responsive services across the region.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
The TCSEPP Fatherhood Coordinator responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Meet with participants one-on-one to support parenting, job readiness, and healthy relationship goals.
- Help participants identify barriers, build practical action plans, and stay connected and motivated over time.
- Provide mentoring, encouragement, and steady follow-up to support progress and participation.
- Connect participants to community resources and help them navigate services that support stability.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with child support agencies and community partners to improve coordination and support.
- Participate in ongoing training and guidance as part of your professional development.
- Keep accurate records of participant contacts and services, and support data collection/reporting needs by tracking progress and maintaining data integrity.
- Complete basic fiscal/administrative responsibilities as assigned (e.g., petty cash/procurement card tracking).
- Handle other duties as assigned, including occasional participation in search committees or testing new processes/forms.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Two years of customer/client (case management) experience. In lieu of a degree candidates with two additional years of experience will be considered.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Must have valid driver’s license, automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to assess participant needs.
- Ability to develop positive & trusting relationships with participants.
- Ability to positively interact with partners.
- Ability to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers.
- Ability to advocate for participants.
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
- Excellent oral communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with data management systems
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: Experience working with fathers, non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs; Experience working with community groups and/or social service organizations.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Work Location:
- This position is hybrid and requires travel throughout Middle Tennessee (and occasional travel outside this area on a limited basis). Applicants must live within Middle Tennessee .
Compensation and Benefits:
UT market range: 07 -
Starting salary: $50,000
UT has a full benefits package including comprehensive heath insurances, strong retirements options including employer matching, generous time off including the week between Christmas and New Years, tuition waivers and hundreds of additional discounts and benefits.
Application Instructions:
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume
Cover Letter
About The College/Department/Division
Since 1975, the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) has served as the community outreach arm of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Social Work — partnering with public, private, and nonprofit organizations across Tennessee and beyond. Our mission is to build partnerships that leverage applied research, technology, and human connection to improve lives, guided by a vision of thriving communities with improved outcomes for all.
Now celebrating 50 years of impact, SWORPS continues to be guided by five core values: Innovation, Access, Understanding, Collaboration, and Integrity. Joining SWORPS means becoming part of a mission-driven team that bridges communities and transforms lives — not just through our work with partner agencies, but through hands-on community engagement across the state.
Our team — proudly known as "SWORPees" — is organized into divisions focused on Applied Research & Evaluation, Field-Based Services, and Technology & Development, all supported by a dedicated business office that keeps our operations running smoothly.
Learn more about SWORPS and some of our programs and resources by visiting our webpage: https://www.sworps.tennessee.edu/
Empower fathers. Coach real growth. Support stronger families.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville—College of Social Work (TCSEPP)—is hiring a Fatherhood Program Coordinator to deliver direct, relationship-based services to fathers in an assigned region. The Fatherhood Coordinator’s core purpose is to engage fathers who may benefit from the program and provide consistent, practical support that strengthens parenting capacity, promotes employment readiness, and encourages healthy relationships. This role includes outreach and recruitment, one-on-one sessions, resource navigation, and partnership development, with the goal of helping participants build stability and follow through on individualized goals.
The Fatherhood Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of participant interactions and progress, supporting program learning and improvement through careful tracking and reporting.
Working under the supervision of the Fatherhood Program Manager, the Fatherhood Coordinator also represents the program in the community by strengthening referral pathways and coordination with child support agencies and other partners. This includes attending community partner meetings and events as needed, staying engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicating updates on participant progress to leadership. Through a balance of direct service, collaboration, and data integrity, the Fatherhood Coordinator helps ensure fathers receive consistent support while TCSEPP maintains high-quality, responsive services across the region.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
The TCSEPP Fatherhood Coordinator responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Meet with participants one-on-one to support parenting, job readiness, and healthy relationship goals.
- Help participants identify barriers, build practical action plans, and stay connected and motivated over time.
- Provide mentoring, encouragement, and steady follow-up to support progress and participation.
- Connect participants to community resources and help them navigate services that support stability.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with child support agencies and community partners to improve coordination and support.
- Participate in ongoing training and guidance as part of your professional development.
- Keep accurate records of participant contacts and services, and support data collection/reporting needs by tracking progress and maintaining data integrity.
- Complete basic fiscal/administrative responsibilities as assigned (e.g., petty cash/procurement card tracking).
- Handle other duties as assigned, including occasional participation in search committees or testing new processes/forms.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Two years of customer/client (case management) experience. In lieu of a degree candidates with two additional years of experience will be considered.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Must have valid driver’s license, automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to assess participant needs.
- Ability to develop positive & trusting relationships with participants.
- Ability to positively interact with partners.
- Ability to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers.
- Ability to advocate for participants.
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
- Excellent oral communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with data management systems
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: Experience working with fathers, non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs; Experience working with community groups and/or social service organizations.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Work Location:
- This position is hybrid and requires travel throughout Middle Tennessee (and occasional travel outside this area on a limited basis). Applicants must live within Middle Tennessee .
Compensation and Benefits:
UT market range: 07 -
Starting salary: $50,000
UT has a full benefits package including comprehensive heath insurances, strong retirements options including employer matching, generous time off including the week between Christmas and New Years, tuition waivers and hundreds of additional discounts and benefits.
Application Instructions:
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume
Cover Letter
About The College/Department/Division
Since 1975, the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) has served as the community outreach arm of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Social Work — partnering with public, private, and nonprofit organizations across Tennessee and beyond. Our mission is to build partnerships that leverage applied research, technology, and human connection to improve lives, guided by a vision of thriving communities with improved outcomes for all.
Now celebrating 50 years of impact, SWORPS continues to be guided by five core values: Innovation, Access, Understanding, Collaboration, and Integrity. Joining SWORPS means becoming part of a mission-driven team that bridges communities and transforms lives — not just through our work with partner agencies, but through hands-on community engagement across the state.
Our team — proudly known as "SWORPees" — is organized into divisions focused on Applied Research & Evaluation, Field-Based Services, and Technology & Development, all supported by a dedicated business office that keeps our operations running smoothly.
Learn more about SWORPS and some of our programs and resources by visiting our webpage: https://www.sworps.tennessee.edu/
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The qualifications that appear most often in social work assistant jobs across Tennessee.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related human services field
- Familiarity with Tennessee Department of Children's Services intake and case documentation procedures
- Experience or coursework in behavioral health, crisis intervention, or family support services
- Proficiency with electronic case management systems such as CONNECTIONS or similar platforms
- Valid Tennessee driver's license and reliable transportation for client home visits
- Strong written communication skills for completing state-required service plans and progress notes
Social Work Assistant Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social work assistant in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee employers require at least an associate degree in social work, human services, or psychology, with a bachelor's degree preferred for state agency roles. Tennessee does not issue a specific state license for social work assistants, but those working under licensed social workers must follow guidelines set by the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. Relevant coursework in child welfare, mental health, or gerontology strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire social work assistants in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring social work assistants in Tennessee include University of Tennessee, Amedisys, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. State agencies, community mental health centers, and large health systems across Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville remain the most consistent sources of openings year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most social work assistant jobs?
Nashville, Kimball, and Memphis have the most social work assistant openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, state agency headquarters, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations, while Memphis and Knoxville generate steady demand through regional medical centers and county human services offices that anchor hiring in their surrounding communities.
Are there remote social work assistant jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Social work assistant roles are largely hands-on, requiring in-person client contact, home visits, and on-site documentation. About 100% of social work assistant openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative case coordination or telephone-based intake work rather than direct client services.
How can I get hired as a social work assistant in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the Tennessee Department of Children's Services or a community mental health center, both of which regularly hire candidates with a relevant degree and no prior professional experience. Large Tennessee health systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare post social services aide and case management assistant roles that are designed for new graduates. Completing a supervised field placement during an associate or bachelor's program, or transitioning from an adjacent role such as direct support professional or residential care aide, provides a strong advantage in the hiring process.
Where can I find and apply to social work assistant jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to social work assistant jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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