H.A.T.S., Inc. is looking for caring people to enrich the lives of those with intellectual disabilities by way of providing support in the areas of:
- Self-Direction
- Health & Wellness
- Community Integration
- Activities of Daily Living
H.A.T.S. provides services to persons supported in both the 1915c Medicaid waiver as well as the Employment & Community First (ECF) waiver. Services include:
- Residential Habilitation (1915c)
- Supported Employment (1915c)
- Community Participation (1915c)
- Facility Based Service (1915c)
- Homebound Service (1915c)
- Community Living Service (ECF)
The main function of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is not “caregiving” but rather working with the person supported by helping him/her become as independent as possible so that the person gains more control over his/her life. DSP duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with Outcome Implementation
- Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Following Plans of Care
- Encouraging Health & Wellness Activities
- Exploring the Community
- Helping to Form Community Relationships
If you are interested in working for H.A.T.S., please fill out our online application or stop by our main office located at 545 Airport Road, Gallatin, TN 37066 or at our Springfield location at 4859 Hwy 431 N., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Your application can also be faxed to (615) 451-0774, Attention: Personnel Department.
The qualifications to become a Direct Support Professional include
- Successfully pass a national criminal background check which includes a review of National and State databases (i.e. Sex Offender Registry)
- Maintain a valid TN driver’s license
- Have a good driving record
- Successfully pass State sponsored training
- Have at least a High School diploma (or GED).
- Be able to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.

Questions about our employment options?
Contact our Personnel Manager, Diane Griffith.
Know Your Rights
H.A.T.S., Inc. will ensure that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participating in, or denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in employment under any project, program, or activity receiving Federal financial assistance under the Federal transit laws as well as the State’s Medicaid waiver programs.
Current Job Openings
All positions involve working with people who have various levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions available for the Springfield area. Shifts available include weekday, overnight, and weekends.
DSP positions are also available in the Gallatin area. Shifts available include weekday second shift and weekends.
No vacancies at this time
H.A.T.S., Inc. has several Job Coach vacancies in both Robertson and Sumner counties. If you love supporting and uplifting others this is the job for you! For more information please contact our Personnel Office at 615-575-1030.
We are always looking for PRN staff to fill various positions throughout the agency.
If you are interested in a PRN position, please submit your application online, print and mail, or deliver the application personally at our Gallatin location at 545 Airport Road between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
The Rainbow Early Intervention program is seeking to fill a Developmental Therapist position in Sumner County, TN.
Candidate must hold a baccalaureate and/or masters and/or doctorate degree in early childhood special education, early childhood education, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, elementary education, communication disorders, speech language pathology, and/or related field. Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology. Related field degrees require a minimum of three (3) years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families.
To apply, contact Christie Lauderdale at 615-575-4113 or by email at [email protected]