1. Complete and submit a Registry Interest Form for screening. The interest form must be complete and clear, with two valid references that will be checked. You must include one caregiving related reference and one non-family personal reference. Incomplete interest forms will not be considered.
To fill out and submit the interest form, click the link below. You can change the language of the form to Spanish or Vietnamese in the top right corner of the online form.
Click here for the Registry Interest Form
If you would prefer to have a Registry Interest Form mailed to you, request one by calling (408) 557-4717.
2. You will be contacted to attend an individual interview. If you meet the current recruitment needs of the Registry you will be contacted by Public Authority staff to schedule an interview. Providers are expected to arrive on time, communicate effectively, be courteous, respectful and responsible, as well as follow directions during the application process.
3.
Attend
a three and a half hour Public Authority Registry
Introduction Training.
This is an invitation-only event where we will share valuable
information on many important topics such as:
a.
Details
about the IHSS program
b.
Details
about the Public Authority
c. Rules and expectations as an IHSS Independent Provider
d.
e.
Tips
on professionalism
4.
Complete
the IHSS Enrollment process if
you have not already done so.
The
IHSS Enrollment process includes fingerprinting for a Department of Justice
background check, which is a State mandated requirement to become
authorized to
work as an IHSS provider. All information regarding your Enrollment will be given to you during the screening process.