Consider Becoming an IHSS Provider!

Are you considering becoming an IHSS service provider to a family or friend enrolled in IHSS? Want to look for work providing care to the general IHSS population as your next career path? We’re so glad you are here! Please review these videos, in English and Spanish, to learn a bit more:
 
IHSS Provider Recruitment Video in English      IHSS Provider Recruitment Video in Spanish
 
Click the button below to access an informational flyer on IHSS provider recruitment, in English and Spanish:
 
CLICK HERE
 
 
 

Provider Enrollment Process

All IHSS providers must complete the provider enrollment process noted below and pass a background check before they are eligible to be paid by the IHSS program.
 

To enroll as an IHSS Provider

1. Go to the IHSS Independent Provider Enrollment Center for Santa Cruz County Website.

  • Click on the “Start” button and complete the Provider Information section.
  • Click on the “Watch the Orientation Video” button and watch the mandatory provider videos.
  • Once all required videos have been viewed, click on the “Electronically Sign Documents” button to sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment form
  • After signing the enrollment forms, click on “Schedule an Appointment” button to schedule your In-Person Orientation  

2. Attend the In-Person Orientation to:

  • Submit original Social Security Card and Identification documents.
  • Obtain the Live Scan form (required to complete the background check).
  • Meet with SEIU 2015 representatives
  • Attend a Question and Answers session with Public Authority and IHSS Fiscal (payroll) staff

3. Submit fingerprint images at a local Live Scan location (there is a required fee)

Once the Public Authority has confirmed that steps 1-3 above have been completed and has received your Live Scan results, a letter will be sent to you regarding your eligibility as an IHSS provider. If you have any questions regarding the Provider Enrollment Process or your status as a provider, please call the Public Authority at (831) 454-4036.