The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Driver Education Instructor. The Driver Education Instructor will be under the supervision of the Community Intervention Services Director and will be responsible for teaching students driving laws in the state of Tennessee. Duties: Maintain an F endorsement license with the Tennessee Department [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for Contract Energy Auditors to conduct pre- and post-audits for the Weatherization Program. The Weatherization Program (WP) is a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Housing Administration (THDA). WP provides basic insulation and weatherization measures for low-income households. Responsibilities include: Conduct residential energy [...]
Position: Direct Care Workers Location: Putnam County Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency is accepting applications for Direct Care Workers at CHANCE Residential Center for girls (Putnam County). Full- and part-time openings for all shifts, Monday-Friday or Saturday and Sunday. Full benefits included with full-time employment. Pay starts at $11.50/hr. Candidates must complete [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Group Homes Case Manager. The Case Manager is responsible for the administration of clients reports, staffing, and treatment plans. Also develops support and good working relationships with local and state-wide agencies. Duties: Represents Lead Case Manager as directed Conducts routine daily tasks [...]
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has an opening for a Classroom Teacher Aide at Van Buren County Head Start. The Classroom Teacher Aide will work in conjunction with the classroom teacher using a team approach to perform all tasks with equal responsibility. Duties include: Maintain daily functions in the classroom ex: daily lesson plans, daily schedule, [...]
Please Review and Comment on Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee/Favor de Revisar y Comentar sobre las Actividades de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario en Tennessee In the recently released 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, and HTF funds were [...]
Congratulations to our Chance Residential Center on achieving accreditation; having met the highest national standards in practice excellence! According to center manager, Brenda Miller, the rigorous process to gather and submit all of the necessary information took more than nine months and relied heavily on the center's dedicated staff. Great work, team! Read more about [...]
Lehra Trobaugh, Community Liaison with UCHRA, was presented with an award from the Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition this week. She was presented the Partner in Prevention Award in recognition of her passion and commitment. She was presented the award by Ashlen Allen and Tash Mackie the director of the coalition. Congratulations, Lehra!
UCHRA team members from several departments were recently certified in Mental Health Awareness Training for First Responders. The program provided valuable tools, insight, and resources for individuals that may be encountered in the workplace experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental and Behavioral Health Services encourages organizations like UCHRA to devise appropriate plans of action to [...]
Ride to Recovery, one of the latest services to be offered by UCHRA Public Transportation, aims to help those who are in early recovery succeed by providing free transportation to desired recovery support services; treatment, meetings, mental health or probation appointments, and other recovery-related activities. Ryan Henry, Mobility Manager, has announced a new fundraising campaign [...]
