BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation presented performance and recognition awards to several employees at their training conference on October 10th.

The division presented Jennifer Moldenhauer of its Jamestown office with the Director’s Award for Excellence. Peers nominated Moldenhauer for the award for demonstrating dedication, productivity and dependability while managing office operations, training new counselors and providing excellent customer service to both individuals with disabilities and employers.

Jamestown region employee Wes Heinley received the Award for Counselor Achievement-Honorable Mention for having the second highest number of clients to achieve employment.

The division also presented career achievement awards based on the number of clients achieving employment over the course of a vocational rehabilitation counselor’s career. Jacque Harder of the Fargo office and Candace Hanson of the Bismarck office received the Career Achievement – 400 Club Award. Kendra Faa of the Minot office, Jennifer Moldenhauer of the Jamestown office and Tom Schiwal of the Bismarck office received the Career Achievement – 200 Club Award. Allyson Berner of the Minot office, Erik Anthony of the Grand Forks office and Angie Parr of the Bismarck office received the Career Achievement – 100 Club Award.

To receive vocational rehabilitation services, individuals must have a disability that is an obstacle to employment, and they must want to work and be available to work. Many of the individuals the division serves have a physical or cognitive disability.

Division employees also assist employers by connecting them to qualified prospective employees who can meet their workforce needs. They can help businesses retain employees affected by disabilities and find solutions to other disability-related issues.

Information about vocational rehabilitation services is available online at www.nd.gov/dhs/dvr/index.html