The Dallas Human Resources Department recruits and hires individuals as employees of the City of Dallas. The department offers employee development, succession planning and performance management services. It operates a university that is responsible for the design, development and implementation of training programs. The Dallas Human Resources Department also has a client services division that provides organizational development and safety and risk management services. Located in Dallas, the department administers the Employee Assistance Program, which includes referral, support and stress management services. In addition, the Dallas Human Resources Department administers a health benefits program that includes short- and long-term disability plans.
The Dallas County Welfare division provides short-term emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in Dallas County, Texas. It offers room and board, utility, transportation and food assistance. The Dallas County Welfare division is a part of the Dallas County Health & Human Services department, which provides disease prevention and monitoring, intervention, assessment, community input education, regulation and health services. Its public health programs include surveillance and control activities for the prevention of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases, including hepatitis, meningitis, encephalitis and lead exposure. The Dallas County Health & Human Services department is a part of the Dallas County government. The Dallas County Welfare division is located in Dallas.
