Developmental Disabilities Services

 

 

Waiver Services

          Provides intake and referral for all adults seeking services through and with this division.  To be eligible, people must have a developmental disability documented prior to age 22 that is expected to require long term care.  Assistance includes referral to various community programs and state/non state facilities.  Special funding may be available to provide short term care and assistance.  Included as an intake and referral activity, is assistance in applying for the Alternative Community Services Home and Community Based Waiver program.  This program is a comprehensive Medicaid program that provides long term community care for all ages zero to death.  Waiver services implements, administrates, and oversees this waiver program.

 

Assistant Director                              Carole Cromer                          501-682-8689

            Administrative Support Pearlie Hicks                                          501-683-0569

 

Waiver Administrator                        Judy Routon                               870-268-2241

            Waiver Coordinator

                        Craighead County         Jerry Hodge                               870-268-2249

                        Craighead County         Calvin Goodwin                         870-268-2248

            Waiver Auditors

                        Bradley County            Comeka Earl                              870-226-5878

                        Stone County               Patricia Ivy                                 870-269-4321

 

Program Director                               Jeff Gonyea                                501-683-0575

            Training Coordinator                 Terrell Wade                           ...501-682-8672

            Waiver Administrator                Danna Snedden                          501-682-8674

Area Managers

            Northeast Region                      Pamela Bowers                          870-268-2243

            Northwest Region                     Laura Mendez                            479-754-2355

            Southeast Region                      Richard Fong                              870-367-6835

            Southwest Region                     Patricia Kelly-White Interum       501-321-2583, EXT. 248

            North Ctrl Region                     Ruby Jeffers                            ...501-730-9917

            Central Region                          Linda Wilson                              501-371-1383

 

Waiver Application Manager            Yvette Swift                               501-683-0571

 

  

Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Children’s Services

      DDS Children’s Services (CS) provides comprehensive services to Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) with a staff of registered nurses, licensed social workers, DDS Specialists and clerical support housed in 24 offices throughout Arkansas.  CS oversees the First Connections Program, through Part C & B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of services for children birth to 5 years of age with Developmental Delays and/or a Diagnosed Physical or Mental condition.  CS also oversees The Title V Program which pays for specialized medical care for children with physical disabilities and provides case management for CSHCN birth to age 21. CS also assists families in applying for other DDS services such as the ACS Home and Community Based Waiver & Human Development Center placement. Title V receives program input from an active Parent Advisory Council.

 

 

Assistant                                                      Mike McMillan                 501-682-8668

 

Program Administrator                               Nancy Yarbrough              501-682-8160

            Early Intervention & Early Childhood

                     Early Intervention Coordinator .Sharon K. Mitchell             501-682-8703

                     Data Manager                          Carol                                 501-683-0107

                     Early Childhood                        Ben Wiley                         501-682-8041

                     ICC Coordinator                      Laura Strope                     501-683-5866

 

Program Administrator                               Nancy Holder                   501-682-1464

            Title V – Children with Special Health

            Care Needs Community Based Offices

                     Title V Respite Program            Trichita Steel                     501-682-8207

                     Family Support                         Rodney Farley                   501-682-1461

                     Nursing Supervisor                   Iris Fehr                            501-682-8213

                     Area Managers:

                     Area I                                      Judy Perry                         501-682-8232

                     Area II                                     Vacant                              

                     Area III                                    Karen Chronister               870-448-5989

                     Area IV                                    Debbie Dixon                    870-838-7509

                     Area V                                     Vacant                              

                     Area VI                                    Avice Davis                       870-779-4948

 

Training Consultant                                    Judy Eddington                  479-521-1270

 

Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Financial Services

          Responsibilities include the administration and activities of procurement, payroll, fiscal management, budget,

personnel, contracts, inventory, prior authorizations for Medicaid billing, and Medicaid Eligibility.

 

Assistant Director                              Deborah Tenner                         501-682-8707

 

Program Administration                    Martha Fisher                             501-682-8968

            (Medicaid Eligibility, Purchasing)

                     Program Coordinator       Cheryl Turney                             870-673-8145

                     (Medicaid Eligibility Unit)

                     Staff Supervisor               Janie Raschke                             501-683-1930

                     (Purchasing Unit)

 

Program Support Manager               Joe Winford                                501-682-8664

            (Human Resources/Benefits/

            Payroll, Prior Authorizations)

                     Technical Support Unit    Ron Kidd                                    501-682-8705

 

Fiscal Manager                                  Dennis Bonge                             501-682-8390

            (Budget, Fiscal Management)

                     Fiscal Management          Beverly McCay                          501-682-8663

 

Facilities Manager                             Dale Woodall                             501-682-8709

            (Inventory, Facilities Management)

 

Program Coordinator Contracts        Stephen Sullivan                         501-682-8390


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Quality Assurance

          Has the responsibility of oversight of quality improvement efforts for the Division to include monitoring of the

DDS community programs and services for compliance with state and federal regulations and DDS Licensure and

Certification Standards.

 

Assistant Director                              vacant                                        501-682-8677

 

QA Administration                             Pam Fowler                                501-682-4747

 

Program Administrator                      Traci Harris                                501-682-8678

(HDC Respite/Placement, Legislative

Coordinator, Policy Development,

PASRR and ICF/MR Eligibility)

 

QA Area Managers

               Area I   Boone Co.                Aundria McKellep                      870-741-6107

               Area II   Lawrence Co.         Terry Golden                               870-886-2408

               Area III  Faulkner Co.           Vic Rowell                                  501-730-9911

 

Community Program Licensure        Chris Bliss                                   501-682-8697

 

Early Intervention Certification        Mayme Jackson                          501-682-8681

 

Together We Can Administration     Regina Davenport                       501-852-8422

               TWC Area Managers  

               Area I    Faulkner                  Sherry Cobb                               501-850-8801

               Area II   Craighead Co.         Ginger Field                                870-268-2244

               Area III  Columbia Co.          Jimmy Furr                                 870-234-4190

 

Foster Grandparents Program          Teresa Shaw                               501-852-8421


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Alexander Human Development Center (Alexander HDC)

            Alexander HDC serves those adult males eighteen and older that have a developmental disability and a mental illness

who need a safe environment to ensure their own safety and/or the safety of others and have had unsuccessful placements in

less restrictive environments.

 

Superintendent                                   Mark Stitch                                501-683-6610

 

Program Administrator                      John Rhodes                               501-683-6608

 

Cottage Life Program Director         Leroy Wainwright                       501-683-6646

 

Nursing Services Unit Manager       Lynn Beck                                  501-683-6633

 

RN Supervisor                                   Connie Styles                              501-683-6632

 

Psychological Examiner                     Robert Benz                               501-683-6684

                                                            Pam McCallister                         501-683-6692

Business Manager                             James Helton                              501-683-6606

 

Team Leaders                                    Michael Archibald                      501-683-6686

                                                            Ruby Arnold                               501-683-6676

                                                            Sharon Guest                              501-683-6644

                                                            Cherie Fearson                           501-683-6599

                                                            Alecia Hicks                               501-683-6670

                                                            Laura Richmond                         501-683-6673

                                                            Kay Shaw                                  501-683-6655


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Arkadelphia Human Development Center (Arkadelphia HDC)

            Arkadelphia HDC specializes in services to adults, age 18 and over, that no longer need the services of public

school and who are in need of a stepping-stone between a residential setting and a more independent lifestyle.

 

Superintendent                                   Margo Green                              870-246-8011 x201

 

On Call Administrators (on rotation)

            Dir Vocational Training         Micheal Nelson                          870-403-3882

            Business Manager                 Mike Cowart                             870-403-3877

            Dir Adult Enrichment             Phyllis Dixon                              870-403-3878

 

Dir Supported Employment               Hertis Wyatt                               870-230-2737

 

Dir Community Integration Svcs      Sharon Mohammed                     501-538-3005

 

QA Coordinator                                 Phyllis Hankins                            870-403-1454

 

Nursing Services Unit Manager       Rebecca Riggle                           870-230-3346

 

Part-time Psychological Examiner    Sharon Adams                            870-246-8011

 

Consulting Psychologist                     Dr. Jim Czaplicki                        870-246-8011

 

Program Coordinators                       Buddy Hodges                            870-246-8011

                                                            Cheryl MacKay                          870-246-8011

                                                            Pat Matthews                             870-246-8011

                                                            Brandi Plyler                               870-246-8011

 

Social Services Worker                     Christine Anderson                     870-246-8011


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Booneville Human Development Center (Booneville HDC)

          Boonville specializes in serving clients who have both a developmental disability and a mental illness; are aging

and desire less intensive programs designed for the older individual; and need a wide array of supports for successful living.

 

Superintendent                                   Shelley Lee                                 479-675-1401

 

On Call Administrator                       Roy Roberson                             479-675-1421

 

Cottage Life Program Dir                 Roy Roberson                             479-675-1421

 

Lead Social Service Worker             Sue Roberson                             479-675-1430

 

Nursing Services Unit Manager       Michelle Beauchaine                   479-675-1439/1448

 

Psychologist                                       Mike Wyrick                              479-675-1434

 

Business Manger                               Judy Storey                                479-675-1411

 

Program Coordinators                       Sandy Warrick                           479-675-1407

                                                            Deborah Porter                          479-675-1416

                                                            Sarah Noebels                            479-675-1499

                                                            Kay Foy                                     479-675-1491

                                                            Ron Ledford                               479-675-1455

                                                            Joyce Rye                                  479-675-1490

 

Team Leaders                                    Jerry Cravens                             479-675-1419

                                                            Robert McGehee                        479-675-1496

                                                            Gary Warrick                             479-675-1433


Developmental Disabilities Services

  

Conway Arkansas Human Development Center (Conway HDC)

            Conway HDC specializes in services to children with significant behavioral needs and/or significant medical/ nursing

needs and adults with significant medical/ nursing needs.

 

Superintendent                                   Calvin Price                                501-329-6851 x220

 

Asst Superintendent                          Marilyn Junyor                            501-329-6851 x217

 

Psychologist                                       Buck Redding                             501-329-6851 x397

 

Social Services Clinical Chief           Angela Green                              501-329-6851 x383

 

Business Manager                             Rick Whitaker                            501-329-6851 x230

 

Intensive Training Team

            Team Leade                           Jamie Coleman                           501-329-6851 x271

 

            Shift Coordinators                  Sandy Smith                               501-329-6851 x261

                                    Marcia King

 

Social Workers                      Janie Johnson

                                                Debra Lockeby

 

Program Coordinators           Gina Musa-Allen                         501-329-6851 x451

                                                Henry Zimmerebner                    501-329-6851 x491

                                                Stacey Cordell                            501-329-6851 x449

 

Psychological Examiners       Wilma McKindra                        501-329-6851 x247

                                                James Luebben                           501-329-6851 x261

 

RN Supervisor                       Diann Jones                                501-329-6851 x275

 

 

RN I                                        Billie Spires                                501-329-6851 x270

 

Habilitation & Training Team

            Team Leader                          Becky Brewer                            501-329-6851 x333

 

            Shift Coordinators                  Tayna Harper                             501-329-6851 x331

                                                            Debbie Hooper                          501-329-6851 x331

                                                            Judy Ortiz                                   501-329-6851 x212

                                                            Social Workers

                                                            Jim Walker

                                                            Gail Braley

Program Coordinators           Donna Clendenin                        501-329-6851 x264

                                                            Judy Fisher                                 501-329-6851 x234

                                                            Dorothy Moudy                          501-329-6851 x439

 

Psychological Examiners       Kenneth Priest                            501-329-6851 x249

                                                            Patricia Wagner                          501-329-6851 x352

 

            RN Supervisor                       Jennifer Southerland                    501-329-6851 x293

 

            RN I                                        Carole Doyle                              501-329-6851 x439

 

Sheltered Living Team

            Team Leader                          Doug Hart                                  501-329-6851 x235

 

            Shift Coordinators                  Janice Campbell                         501-329-6851 x279

                                                            Jim Braley

 

            Social Workers                      Shelbie Huff

                                                            Sandy Moix

 

Program Coordinators           Tom Collie                                 501-329-6851 x251

                                                            Linda Bettis                                501-329-6851 x468

                                                            Teresa Bailey                              501-329-6851 x469

 

            Psychological Examiners       Sarah Hunt                                 501-329-6851 x286

                                                            Kathy Edwards                          501-329-6851 x278

 

            RN Supervisor                       Brenda Meachum                       501-329-6851 x256

 

Individual Assistance Team

            Team Leader                          (acting) Larry Brewer                 501-329-6851 x410

 

            Shift Coordinators                  Billy Hogan                                501-329-6851 x413

                                                            Melissa Cambron

                                                            Geneva Thompson

 

            Social Workers                      Julie Davis

                                                            Felicia Bailey

 

Program Coordinators           Sarah Murphy                             501-329-6851 x442

                                                            Judy Skinner                               501-329-6851 x441

                                                            Tim Graham                                501-329-6851 x248

 

            Psychological Examiners       Glenn Gray                                 501-329-6851 x412

                                                            Anita Cooper                              501-329-6851 x441 

            RN Supervisor                       Jan Hunt-Mamula                       501-329-6851 x414

 

Total Care Team

            Team Leader                          Billy Franklin                              501-329-6851 x209

 

            Shift Coordinators                  Betty Teague                              501-329-6851 x408

                                                            John Nellis

                                                            Tami Greenlaw

 

Social Workers                      Holly Haley

                                                Doris Clogett

                                                Vicki Watkins

 

Program Coordinators           Janet Thompson                          501-329-6851 x233

                                                            Bruce Allen                                 501-329-6851 x457

                                                            Joy Wiedower                            501-329-6851 x454

 

            Psychological Examiners       Dwight Sowell                            501-329-6851 x444

                                                            G.T. Spence                               501-329-6851 x215

 

            RN Supervisors                     Mary Widding                             501-329-6851 x456

                                                            Janet Purvis                                 501-329-6851 x456

                                                            Mona Irwin                                 501-329-6851 x330

                                                            Tracie Garrett                              501-329-6851 x330


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Jonesboro Human Development Center (Jonesboro HDC)

            Jonesboro HDC serves people with developmental challenges, specifically mental retardation or related

conditions; while also serving those in the surrounding community in need of supports offered at the center.

 

Superintendent                                   Forrest Steele                              870-932-4043 x201

 

Cottage Life Program Director         Donnie Hatcher                           870-932-4043 x270

 

Quality Assurance Coordinator        Debbie Eddington                        870-932-4043 x203

 

Social Workers                                  Susan Griffin                                870-932-4043 x217

                                                            Melody Robinson                        870-932-4043 x219

 

Nursing Services Unit Manager       Janet Baugh                                 870-932-4043 x115

 

LPN II                                                Tammy Blair                                870-932-4043 x101

 

Psychologist                                       Suzanne Throesch                        870-932-4043 x215

 

Business Manager                             Rick Ashby                                 870-932-4043 x154

 

Program Coordinators                       Melody Robinson                        870-932-4043 x260

                                                            Sandra Terry                               870-932-4043 x140

                                                            Vicki Romine                               870-932-4043 x264

                                                            Sherrie Harden                            870-932-4043 x266

                                                            Patricia Brown                             870-932-4043 x262


Developmental Disabilities Services

 

Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (Southeast Arkansas HDC)

            Southeast Arkansas HDC provides services to adult males of varying disabilities who need behavioral

supports, adult transitioning services to prepare them for a less restrictive environment and an adult enrichment program.

 

Superintendent                                   Judy Adams                                870-226-6774 x2100

 

On Call Administrator                       Clara Carney                               870-226-6774 x2055

 

Social Service Worker III                 Brenda Pope                               870-226-6774 x2509

 

Social Service Worker II                   Cynthia Polk                                870-226-6774 x2510

 

Nursing Services Unit Manager       Teresa Herring                             870-226-6774 x2523

 

Nurse II                                              Teresa Hargis                              870-226-6774 x2520

 

Psychological Examiner                     Mark Wargo                               870-226-6774 x2525

 

ICF Coordinator                                 Kris Camp                                  870-226-6774 x2106

 

Program Coordinators                       Janet Grantham                            870-226-6774 x2502

                                                            Gwen Jones                                 870-226-6774 x2506

                                                            Bill Simkins                                  870-226-6774 x2505

 

 

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