In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a State program under the direction of the California Department of Social Services. IHSS provides assistance to eligible individuals who are aged, blind, and/or disabled, who would be unable to remain safely in their own homes without assistance. IHSS is an alternative to out-of-home care, such as a nursing home or a board and care facility.

Non-Registry Providers are providers who work for specific recipients and do not want their name referred out to other recipients who are looking for care providers.

Registry Providers are providers looking for work and want their name to be referred out to recipients that are interested in hiring a care provider.

Electronic Services Portal (ESP) website

For more information about the registry, please call Tia Sekavec at (530) 233-3111.

How to Become an IHSS Provider

State laws require that all IHSS providers go through an enrollment process and pass a background check before they are eligible to be paid by the IHSS program. To enroll as an IHSS care provider, you must complete all steps. Providers can enroll as registry or non-registry providers.

Note: Potential providers who have been convicted of, or incarcerated for, a Tier 1 or Tier 2 crime within the past 10 years may not be eligible to enroll as an IHSS provider or be paid from the IHSS program for providing services. For more detailed information about Tier 1 and Tier 2 crimes, visit Tier 1 Crimes or Tier 2 Crimes.

Non-Registry Providers
  1. Pick up an application from the T.E.A.C.H. office and turn it into the Public Authority.
  2. Click here to begin the online training.
  3. Create an account (it is recommended to write down your username, password, and security questions to avoid being locked out).
  4. Enter your provider information and watch the mandatory enrollment videos.
  5. Electronically sign the enrollment documents (SOC426 and SOC846).
  6. Schedule your in-person orientation from one of the dates and times listed.
  7. Print the Live Scan form or call (530) 233-3111 to request that it be printed for you. Applicants must schedule an appointment with either the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office or the Alturas Police Department and present the required form at the time of fingerprinting. Return the Live Scan form back to the Public Authority after completion.
    Note: You are required to pay for the fingerprinting. Costs may range between $15–$25.
  8. Attend the in-person orientation. You must bring your government-issued photo ID/valid driver’s license and Social Security card (Names MUST match). Copies are NOT accepted.

A representative from SEIU 2015, California’s Long Term Caregivers Union, will be present during the first 30 minutes of the in-person orientation to provide you with information about the union and help you become a member.

For additional information about SEIU 2015, please contact Modoc County’s Union Organizer:

Jessica French
jessicaf@seiu2015.org
(530) 708-6601

** Providers who fail to complete the enrollment process within ninety (90) days shall be deemed ineligible to enroll as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers. **

Registry Providers
  1. Pick up an application from the T.E.A.C.H. office and turn it into the Public Authority. You must list at least 3 references and previous employment to be considered. Incomplete applications will be denied.
  2. The Public Authority will call you for an in-person interview. After the interview, the Public Authority will conduct a reference and previous employment check. Once completed, you will receive a letter in the mail regarding acceptance to the registry or denial. If accepted, complete the following steps:
  3. Click here to begin the online training.
  4. Create an account (it is recommended to write down your username, password, and security questions to avoid being locked out).
  5. Enter your provider information and watch the mandatory enrollment videos.
  6. Electronically sign the enrollment documents (SOC426 and SOC846).
  7. Schedule your in-person orientation from one of the dates and times listed.
  8. Print the Live Scan form or call (530) 233-3111 to request that it be printed for you. Applicants must schedule an appointment with either the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office or the Alturas Police Department and present the required form at the time of fingerprinting. Return the Live Scan form back to the Public Authority after completion.
    Note: You are required to pay for the fingerprinting. Costs may range between $15–$25.
  9. Attend the in-person orientation. You must bring your government-issued photo ID/valid driver’s license and Social Security card (Names MUST match). Copies are NOT accepted.

A representative from SEIU 2015, California’s Long Term Caregivers Union, will be present during the first 30 minutes of the in-person orientation to provide you with information about the union and help you become a member.

For additional information about SEIU 2015, please contact Modoc County’s Union Organizer:

Jessica French
jessicaf@seiu2015.org
(530) 708-6601

** Providers who fail to complete the enrollment process within ninety (90) days shall be deemed ineligible to enroll as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers. **

Helpful Links / Information
  1. ESP Registration
  2. Communicating With Your Recipient
  3. Electronic Services Portal (ESP)
  4. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
  5. IHSS Authorized Tasks
  6. Mandated Reporter
  7. Services Covered By IHSS
  8. Share Of Cost
  9. Tips For Avoiding Fraud
  10. Travel Time
  11. Violations
  12. Workweek Scheduling

Tia Sekavec

IHSS Public Authority

Registry Coordinator

Office: (530) 233-3111 ext. 119

Cell: (530) 708-2473

T.E.A.C.H. Inc.

112 East 2nd St. Alturas, CA 96101

tsekavec@teachinc.org