The Orange County IHSS Public Authority Registry is comprised of a database of names of home care Providers who are available to work and perform tasks so IHSS Consumers can remain safe and independent in their own home. Providers may perform a variety of tasks authorized by IHSS. IHSS authorized tasks include domestic work such as, light housecleaning, laundry, shopping and cooking; personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, toileting; accompanying to doctor appointments, errands, and paramedical care.
An IHSS Consumer referral is made to the Orange County IHSS Public Authority by the IHSS Social Workers. After the Registry Training Specialist (RTS) completes the Consumer Intake, the RTS searches the Registry database for a list of names of available Providers based on each person's individual needs. The list of available Providers is then mailed to the Consumer and it is the Consumer's responsibility to interview and hire the Provider who best meets his/her needs. THE CONSUMER IS THE EMPLOYER AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HIRING AND FIRING DECISIONS.
The hourly wage for Providers is $8.90. Providers may be eligible for health benefits by working an average of 80 hours or more per month. All Providers pay dues or fees to United Domestic Workers of America.
You can make a real difference in someone’s life and earn money at the same time by joining the Orange County IHSS Public Authority Provider Registry as an IHSS Provider. Just follow these four steps:
Attend one of the following Provider Orientations to learn how to become an IHSS Registry Provider.
February 25, 2009
March 11, 2009
March 25, 2009
April 8, 2009
April 22, 2009
May 13, 2009
May 27, 2009
June 10, 2009
June 24, 2009
July 8, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 26, 2009
September 9, 2009
September 23, 2009
October 14, 2009
October 28, 2009
November 18, 2009
December 9, 2009
The Orientation starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Please bring the following items that apply to you. If you do not bring a valid government issued photo ID, Social Security Card and Work Permit (if needed) you will not be interviewed. You will have to come back with those items for an interview.
Photo I.D. (California driver’s license or California I.D. card)
Social Security card
Work permit
Immigration verification
Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) former employers (professional references-one employment must have been at least six months) and who to contact
Name, address and telephone number of one (1) personal reference (not a family member or someone who lives with you)
If you do not have previous homecare Provider experience, you will be required to attend a training the following week. Do not come the Orinetation if you are unable to attend a training.
Please do not bring children: Applicants bringing children to the Orientation will not be permitted in the room. If English is difficult for you to understand, please bring someone to translate for you.
Location:
1928 S. Grand Ave., Bldg. BC
Room BC-195
Santa Ana, CA 92705
The Orange County IHSS Public Authority office is inside the Social Services Agency Building. We are on Grand Avenue in-between Edinger and Warner Ave. Please use the “Public Entrance” and continue straight to park in front of Building BC or Building C.
Complete an application and bring
it with you to the Orientation
Make sure you complete the entire application and pay close attention
to the reference section. Call 714-435-4544 to
request an application by mail. Applications are also available at the Orientation. You must provide the names, address and telephone number of two former employers (professional reference-one employment must have been at least 6 months).
Complete a personal interview with
a Registry Training Specialist
You may be able to interview at the end of the orientation or schedule an appointment for a later date. Please dress appropriately as you would for a job interview.
Pass a Department of Justice Criminal Background check.
The best way to learn more about becoming a home care Provider is to attend a Provider Orientation. For general Registry or Consumer questions call 714-435-4544 or e-mail PublicAuthority@ssa.ocgov.com.
