Steps to Become an IHSS Care Provider

• Go to the enrollment site. 
• Create an account (Important! be sure to write down your username, password, and answers to the security questions).
• Watch the mandatory videos.
• Schedule an appointment. 
• Complete a fingerprint background check.
• Bring your original social security card and valid government-issued photo ID to your appointment.

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• If you need assistance contact our staff at (707) 253-4531 or email us at [email protected]  for assistance.

For more detailed information, please see the following:

Fingerprint Background Check

• Print the LiveScan form within the online enrollment system. If you are unable to print the LiveScan form you can pick up a LiveScan form from our office or request that one be mailed to you.
• Bring the completed LiveScan form to a fingerprinting service. Here’s a List of Vendors.
• Here is some information on exclusionary crimes: Tier 1 Crimes,  Tier 2 Crimes,  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDDelitos de Nivel 1 Español, Delitos de Nivel 2 Español. PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF 

Important Information for Your Scheduled Appointment

• Once you have completed the online enrollment you will automatically be asked to schedule an appointment.
• Please bring your:
  • Valid Government Issued Photo Identification (Not Expired)
  • Social Security Card (Not a Copy)
  • SOC 426A PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  (SOC 426A Español) PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  - only if you are already working for an IHSS recipient or know who you will be working for
  • At your appointment you will sign the SOC 426 and the SOC 846.

Electronic Services Portal: to Receive Your First Timesheets

• You’ll receive your first timesheet after we have processed all your forms and received a clear background check.
• Then immediately enroll to get electronic timesheets to speed up your payments and avoid postage costs and timesheet errors. If you need help enrolling please contact us at (707)253-4531 or email [email protected].  

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