Mission Statement

The Employee Safety and Benefits Section serves to administer DHHS programs in the areas of Safety and Health, Workers' Compensation, Employee Assistance, Wellness, Drug Free Workplace, Violence in the Workplace, Work/Life, State Employees Incentive Bonus, Criminal Records Checks, and Employee Benefits. Their overall mission is to ensure consistent, accountable compliance with federal, state, and department policies and regulations, and to institute other programs designed to promote the well-being of our employees, clients, and students. To accomplish this, the Employee Safety and Benefits Section is responsible for the development of policies and procedures, provision of technical assistance and consultative services, monitoring and evaluation of the development and implementation of programs, and provision of staff training and resources.

Safety and Health

Policies and Procedures; OSHA and other safety regulations; safety committee meetings, minutes, and other information; inspection and accident logs and reports; training packages; and other safety-related information.

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation Information

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits and Work/Life Information; including health benefits, Employee Incentive Bonus Program, and Work/Life Activities.

Employee Assistance

Employee Assistance Information

DHHS Direct Care Classifications

Covered positions under this heading are those (full time, part-time, temporary, or contracted) with job duties and responsibilities involving direct contact on a regular basis with clients, students, residents or consumers of agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services.

Critical Care Classifications

Covered positions under this heading are those (full-time, part-time, temporary or contracted) with job duties and responsibilities required to ensure programs and services are maintained to meet agency missions of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Other Information and Links

Additional information and services provided by the Employee Safety and Benefits Section

Safety Directors

Safety Representatives

Workers' Compensation Coordinators

EAP Coordinators

Benefits Representatives