Internal Communications
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these." George Washington Carver
To all staff: Please share your suggestions and concerns with Director Patricia McManaman or with Deputy Director Barbara Yamashita by sending an email to DHS@dhs.hawaii.gov; mahalo for your kokua.
Employee Newsletters
Employee's Retirement Systems (ERS)
Retirement Workshops
| Retirement Workshop | Sign-up form |
|---|---|
| ERS Pre-Retirement Workshop - Kauai 2012 | DHS 104 |
| ERS Pre-Retirement Workshop - Maui 2012 | DHS 104 |
| ERS Pre-Retirement Workshop - Island of Hawaii 2012 | DHS 104 |
Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF)
For January 2011 open enrollment information, click on "2011 Open Enrollment"
Forms can be found at http://www.eutf.hawaii.gov/OE_Forms/oeforms.htm
Training
DHS Personnel Office Training Classes
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| Standard First Aid Training Course | DHS 104 | |
| Administrative Procedures for Clericals | April 12, 19, 26th 2012 | DHS 104 |
| Workplace Safety for Employees | March 14, 2012 | DHS 104 |
| Blood Borne Pathogens Training (Oahu) | TBA | |
| Administrative Procedures for Supervisors | TBA |
Social Services Division Required Training Classes
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Borne Pathogens/Infant and Child CPR - Oahu | Feb. 28 & Mar. 28, 2012 | DHS 104 |
Department of Human Resources Development
Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| DHRD Safety Branch Training | January to June 2012 | DHS 104 |
| New Employee Orientation | TBA | |
| Employee Assistance Office Training Schedule | January to June 2012 | DHS 104 |
Kapiolani Community College Training
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| KCC Training Schedule | TBA |
Judiciary's Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| CADR 2012 Training Schedule | 2012 | DPS 411 Request for Approval of Out Service Training |
| Free Public Forums | TBA |
Office of Language Access (OLA) Training
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| TBA |
Hawaii Ethics Commission
| Training Program | Schedule | Sign-up form |
|---|---|---|
| TBA |
Forms
Incentive Awards
- 2010 Incentive Awards Ceremony, State Capitol Auditorium, August 25, 2010
- 2009 Incentive Awards Ceremony, State Capitol Auditorium, September 2, 2009
UFUE / TANF / TAONF resources
Reward Work Handouts
- Extra Cash If You Act Fast!
- Housing Work Support
- No Better Time Than Now to Find a Job!
- Good News for SEE Employers
SEE Program Videos
Discovery Health Connection Web Services Launch on October 19, 2006, with a keynote address by Dr. Drew Pinksy. Watch our launch speakers
Notable Sources for Information
- The Children's Bureau Gateway to programs, research, statistics, law and policies, and training resources to help protect children and strengthen families. http://www.childwelfare.gov
- Grant opportunity postings http://www.grants.gov
- Annie E. Casey Awards; to apply or read about past winners www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu