DHS Leave

(align:"<==")[Whether you're an employee preparing for your next adventure beyond DHS, or a supervisor offboarding your employee — you've come to the right place! We've got the tools, tips, and resources to make the departure smooth, informed, and successful.] ''Are you an employee leaving DHS or a supervisor offboarding your employee?'' (align:"<==")[ (link-goto: "• Employee leaving DHS", "Employee Path") (link-goto: "• Supervisor offboarding your employee", "Supervisor Path") ]

We’ve got some quick but important steps for you! To make sure your State of Arkansas benefits wrap up correctly—or continue without a hitch—we need a bit of key info from you. Let’s make this transition smooth and stress-free! ''Please select your type of departure'' (align:"<==")[ (link-goto: "• Retiring", "Retirement Info") (link-goto: "• Leaving DHS but employing with another state agency or entity", "Transfer Info") (link-goto: "• Leaving DHS and not employing with another state agency", "Leaving Info") ]

Ready to begin offboarding your employee? We’ve got you covered! Explore our offboarding resources designed to make the transition smooth, simple, and stress-free — for both you and your employee. (align:"<==")[ • Start with the DHS 1049 – Resignation/Termination Policy (link-repeat: "View Policy")[(open-url: "https://arkdhs.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dhs-documents/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BAA0EBFB6-DD7C-4A8B-801C-8CA132626221%7D&file=DHS%20Policy%201049.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true")] • Next up: the DHS 1177 – Resignation/Termination Checklist (link-repeat: "View Checklist")[(open-url: "https://arkdhs.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dhs-documents/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B18F8B3E1-56EA-4C9E-A599-EB2E01883342%7D&file=DHS-1177.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true")] • Fill out the DHS 1161 – Request for Personnel Action Form (link-repeat: "Submit Form")[(open-url: "https://arkdhs.sharepoint.com/sites/dhs-documents/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?q=1161&viewid=d6fc072d%2Ded53%2D429c%2Dba75%2Df9d892a3d5cd&id=%2Fsites%2Fdhs%2Ddocuments%2FShared%20Documents%2FDHS%2D1161%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2Fdhs%2Ddocuments%2FShared%20Documents&parentview=7")] • Need to track DHS equipment? The DHS 1164 – Property Issuance and Return Checklist (link-repeat: "View Checklist")[(open-url: "https://arkdhs.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dhs-documents/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B507AE44A-F9AA-4BA4-B187-A9269CA35198%7D&file=DHS-1164.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true")] • Secure DHS systems! Complete the 0359 – Systems Security Access Request (link-repeat: "Complete Form")[(open-url: "https://apps.gov.powerapps.us/play/e/d80666b3-352d-47b7-8d8d-1d505a0979a0/a/c87fc531-96c3-48ff-8f0a-172a71aa5c5c?tenantId=5ec1d8f0-cb62-4000-b327-8e63b0547048")] ]

🎉 Congratulations on your retirement! 🎉 Thank you for your incredible years of service — you've made a lasting impact, and now it's time to enjoy the next amazing chapter! To help make your transition seamless and ensure there are no hiccups with your benefits, we’ve got everything you need right here. • It is critical that you email your HR Liaison immediately confirming your retirement. (link-repeat: "View HR Liaisons")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/divisionssharedservices/leaving-dhs/hr-liaisons/")] • Please review the Benefits when Retiring document and reach out to your HR Liaison with any questions. (link-repeat: "Review Benefits Doc")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Benefits-when-Retiring-6.2025-FINAL.docx")] (link-goto: "Next", "Sick Leave Donation")

Thank you for your dedication and service to DHS — we’re cheering you on as you take this exciting next step! In many cases, your benefits and leave time can (or must) be transferred to your new state agency or entity. To keep everything running smoothly and avoid any interruptions, we’ve got the info and support you need to make your transition seamless. • It is **critical** that you email your (link-repeat: "HR Liaison")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/divisionssharedservices/leaving-dhs/hr-liaisons/")] immediately confirming you are employing with another state agency/entity. • Please (link-repeat: "review the Benefits when Transferring to Another State Agency")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Benefits-when-Transfering-to-another-State-Agency-7.2025-FINAL.docx")] document and reach out to your HR Liaison with any questions. (link-goto: "Next", "Sick Leave Donation")

Thank you for your incredible service with DHS — we’re grateful for all you’ve done and wish you the very best on your next journey! To ensure a smooth and stress-free departure, here’s everything you need to know to wrap things up with confidence. • It is **critical** that you email your (link-repeat: "HR Liaison")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/divisionssharedservices/leaving-dhs/hr-liaisons/")] immediately confirming you are **not** employing with another state agency/entity. • Please (link-repeat: "review the Benefits when Leaving the State")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Benefits-when-Leaving-the-State-7.2025-FINAL.docx")] document and the (link-repeat: "Leaving the State memo")[(open-url: "https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Leaving-the-State-Memo.docx")], and reach out to your HR Liaison with any questions. (link-goto: "Next", "Sick Leave Donation")

Did you know your unused sick leave could make a huge difference? 💙 (link-repeat: "Sick leave is only paid out in limited situations")[(open-url: "https://sas.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/54-Leave-Transfer-and-Leave-Payout-1.pdf")] — but you have the power to turn it into something meaningful. By donating your unused sick leave to the State Catastrophic Leave Bank, you can help fellow State employees facing serious illness or injury (or serious illness or injury of the employee’s loved ones), or even maternity leave, when they’ve run out of paid time off. 💪 Your donation could be the lifeline someone needs — for themselves or a loved one. We need your help to keep the support going. Every hour counts! ''Would you like to donate to the Catastrophic Leave Bank?'' (align:"<==")[ (link-repeat: "• Yes – Click here to complete the donation form")[(open-url: "https://sas.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Catastrophic-Leave-Donation-of-Leave-7.1.2025.pdf")] (link-goto: "• No", "Exit Survey") (link-goto: "• Next", "Exit Survey") ]

Your voice matters — and we want to hear it! 💬 ''[You are all done! Would you like to take our quick exit survey?]'' (link-repeat: "• Yes – Take the survey")[(open-url: "https://forms.office.com/g/5RWD5Qp7i3")] (link-goto: "• No thanks – Go back to the beginning", "Start")