South Dakota Department of Human Services

10/28/2025

DHS is hiring a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional to join our Office of Budget and Finance in Pierre. If you value accountability, integrity, and service, this could be your next great opportunity!

Passionate about accountability, integrity, and service? The South Dakota Department of Human Services is looking for someone who sees beyond the numbers - who knows that accuracy and transparency help real people and communities thrive.

As part of the Office of Budget and Finance, you’ll use your analytical skills to ensure public resources are used wisely and responsibly. You’ll find purpose in your work, support from your team, and pride in knowing what you do truly matters.

In addition to purpose, you'll benefit from:
✅Generous leave accrual
✅Paid Family Leave
✅Holidays and weekends off
✅State pension retirement plan
✅$0 premium health insurance option
✅...and more!

👉 Apply here: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2N0

10/24/2025

Shawn Lyons – recipient of the Outstanding Employee with a Disability award at this year’s Governor’s Award – has an incredible story!

After 15 years leading the South Dakota Retailers Association, Shawn’s life changed overnight when he had a stroke. What followed was a powerful journey of recovery. With grit, determination, and support from Vocational Rehabilitation, he reclaimed his life – learning how to walk, talk, and thrive at work again.

“This recognition culminates a lot of internal and external work over the last eight years. Determination. Sticking with it, even when hard. I used to be fond of saying ‘pull yourself up by the bootstraps,’ and now I try to practice what I preached.”

Shawn, your resilience inspires us all!

10/21/2025

Honoring Champions of Disability Employment!

During a ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, Governor Larry Rhoden recognized the 2025 Governor’s Awards recipients. These incredible individuals and organizations are expanding employment opportunities and breaking down barriers for South Dakotans with disabilities.

From inspiring advocates to supportive employers, these honorees are helping to build a stronger, more diverse workforce across our state.

Congratulations to all the award winners! Your dedication is making South Dakota a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

10/17/2025

In celebration of White Cane Day, staff and clients at the South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind came together for a meaningful march around the Center. They also honored the significance of the white cane with a reading of the White Cane Day law.

10/17/2025

Join the White Cane Awareness Celebration Walk in Sioux Falls tomorrow, Saturday, October 18. Let’s come together to raise awareness and show support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

📍 Meet at: China Express Restaurant (2302 W 41st St.)
🕚 Program begins: 11:00 AM CDT
🚶‍♀️ Walk starts: 12:00 PM CDT

A White Cane Day celebration is taking place on October 18.

10/15/2025

White Cane Day!

Today we celebrate the independence, confidence, and strength of people who are blind or visually impaired. Yes, the white cane is a mobility tool, but it's also a powerful symbol of freedom, empowerment, and equal access.

Watch this video to hear directly from white cane users and learn how this simple tool transforms lives and opens the world, one step at a time.

10/15/2025

When you see someone with a white cane, you're seeing a person who is blind or visually impaired. That cane is their guide, and your signal to slow down and stay alert.

We invite you to watch Koni Sims' powerful story; a survivor of a devastating accident who was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the street.

Her story is a sobering reminder of why awareness, patience, and responsibility behind the wheel is so important. Let’s be the drivers who make a difference and protect every pedestrian's right to travel safely.

10/10/2025

📢 Pierre job seekers — make a difference with SBVI!

Join our Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) team and help empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live independently and achieve their employment goals.

As a team member, you’ll:
* Advocate for clients
* Teach essential independent living skills
* Support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment

Why join us?
We offer more than just a job — we offer purpose, support, and great benefits:
✅ Full-time role with excellent work-life balance
✅ On-the-job training and career development
✅ Tuition assistance toward your master’s degree
✅ $0 premium health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave

Be part of something bigger — help others thrive while growing your own career.

10/08/2025

We understand there are concerns about the transition of home-delivered meal services in Meade, Dewey, Fall River, Perkins, and Bennett counties. We've prepared a brief FAQ (see link below) with factual information to answer your questions.

Our guiding principle remains simple: no older adult will lose access to meals due to a provider transition.

https://dhs.sd.gov/en/ltss/Nutrition-Sites