Public Authority for IHSS
The Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
in Alameda County is a public agency whose mission is to improve the planning
and delivery of IHSS in Alameda County. IHSS is a publicly-funded program which helps low-income
people with disabilities, including the elderly, to remain in their own
homes by paying for domestic and personal services.
The Public Authority for IHSS provides the following
services in Alameda County:
- a registry that provides lists of screened workers to IHSS
recipients/consumers and seniors seeking to hire home care workers/personal
assistants;
- Rapid Response, a free emergency worker replacement service that provides on-call
workers to IHSS consumers 24 hours a day;
- Enrollment of eligible IHSS homecare workers in medical, dental and vision plans
- Training for providers and consumers
- Consumer advocacy opportunities through our Advisory Board
IHSS Registry
Find a Homecare Worker
Contact the Registry for assistance in finding and hiring IHSS homecare workers. All Registry homecare workers are pre-screened and will be required to pass a criminal background check. Call the consumer Registry assistance line at 510-577-1980.
Apply to Find Work as a Homecare Worker
Attend Registry Essentials class and apply to be listed on the Registry. Once on the Registry, workers can be referred to consumers whose needs and preferences match your skills and availability. Call the Registry worker information line at 510-577-5694.
Emergency IHSS Worker Replacement
IHSS consumers in Alameda County can request a replacement homecare worker on short notice or in an emergency at no cost. Call MAXIM Healthcare Services to request Rapid Response anytime, 24 hours a day, at 1-866-397-3689.
Homecare Worker Health Insurance
The Public Authority enrolls eligible homecare workers in a low-cost plan that includes medical, dental and vision coverage – all for one price. Call our Health Benefits Hotline anytime at 510-777-4201 for information and to request an application.
Training and Education
The Public Authority offers workshops and factsheets free to IHSS consumers and homecare workers. For information call 510-577-3554 or check out our website at www.ac-pa4ihss.org.
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