Arkansas Department of Human Services

This week’s Impact Award winner is Karen Williams-Linker from the Saline County office. Karen loves to keep the mood light in the office with her outgoing and bubbly personality. Her dedication to the job and the beneficiaries she serves is matched only by her eagerness to help coworkers with any tasks with which they need assistance. ? Karen’s high-standard work ethic and outgoing, fun personality are the key ingredients of an Impact Award winner and the reasons why she is awarded this honor.?Congratulations, Karen!

Impacts are made in all sorts of ways. The next Impact Award winner, Tachina Frazier from the Pulaski South DHS office, is known for always striving to do more. She often goes beyond her expected responsibilities by stepping in for colleagues, consistently working on more difficult cases, and taking the lead in developing new projects when they arise. And she does all of this without any expectation of extra acknowledgment for her efforts. Well, that acknowledgment is here – in the form of the Impact Award! Congratulations, Tachina!

Would you like to put your experience with Medicaid programs to work?? NOW is the time to apply for membership to the Medicaid Client Voice Council. Work with DHS to improve Medicaid programs and services. Apply at any DHS county office or here:?www.ar.gov/clientvoice

DHS gathered on Thursday for our annual Veterans Day ceremony here at Central Office, and to add a new class of inductees' portraits to the Veteran's Wall of Honor that lines the hallway just outside the Secretary's Office. This display of 217 portraits is a sincere tribute to hundreds of veterans who work throughout this agency. To honor the thousands of veterans in Arkansas and across the United States, all government offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

Our mission at FCT Arkansas is to stabilize families, support youth in crisis, and build resilience through holistic, family-centered care. Hearing this from our families reinforces why we do what we do. Interested in joining the movement? Reach out to the provider in your county to learn more about how you can become FCT-certified and help strengthen families in Arkansas. https://fctar.org/partners

DHS has an immediate opening for a Family Service Worker position in Mountain Home. Family service workers help families and individuals through difficult situations by providing social services and support. For more information or to apply, go to https://lnkd.in/eNhMQTXz

Union County’s own Terri Kilby is the ultimate team player and this week’s Impact Award winner. Her knowledge of case processing is surpassed only by her friendly, helpful attitude and willingness to ensure beneficiaries get everything they need, and she often works overtime to ensure problem cases are handled with the care and attention they need. Beyond that, her winning attitude and willingness to go above and beyond shows in her work. Terri leads by example and consistently demonstrates to coworkers and beneficiaries alike her unwavering compassion, professionalism, and dependability. For all these reasons and more, Terri Kilby shows each day how she’s making an impact. Congratulations Terri for winning this week’s Impact Award!

DHS is interviewing candidates for the position of Director of Health Information Management (HIM) for the Arkansas State Hospital. This position ensures all HIM practices comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory oversight agencies, and the Director of HIM oversees budgeting, quality improvement, staff hiring, and evaluations. The application period closes on November 18, 2024. For more information and to apply, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eGXuX_Df

If you're heading out to the Arkansas State Fair today, stop by the DHS booth located in the Hall of Industry. HR reps will be on site starting at 11:00 a.m. to meet and greet visitors and talk about all the exciting job opportunities currently available at DHS. If you're looking for a new career, stop on by! Applications will be accepted on site!

The next Impact Award winner is Wilma Gulley from Nevada County. Known for showing empathy and compassion to all her beneficiaries, Wilma often reaches out to them, going above and beyond what is required to ensure they receive the information they need. She is quick to offer help to her coworkers, ensure beneficiaries are well taken care of, and is available and willing to do anything asked of her. Her engaging spirit and willingness to help others is truly making an impact on both beneficiaries and coworkers alike. Congratulations Wilma!