The ARS Leadership Institute began this past year, offering all employees the unique opportunity to identify and develop leadership skills. Health, dental, and life insurance are available at reasonable costs for employees and their dependents. Generous annual and sick leave accruals begin with the first day of employment. There are 11 paid holidays every year. Other types of available leave are military, court and jury, maternity, family medical, and education.
Catastrophic illness leave of up to six months is available for employees with two years of service.
Two retirement system options are available, contributory or non contributory. Deferred compensation plans are another retirement option. Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and is operated, managed and delivers services without regard to age, religion, disability, sex, race, color, or national origin.