The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority of Marin can assist people looking for a job as an IHSS provider to find the right employer.
The Public Authority conducts a comprehensive evaluation and screening of every prospective Registry provider. And prospective employers (consumers) who receive a referral from the Public Authority are more likely to view the candidates as being attractive. Providers who successfully complete the application process and become part of the Public Authority Registry realize a variety of benefits including:
1. Higher credibility
2. Referrals to consumers who with whom they have been matched based on professional skills, geographic location and other designated preferences;
3. Assistance understanding their prospective employer and work situation
Screening Process
All people applying to the Registry undergo a screening process which includes:
1. Completion of a provider application
2. Submission of identification including photo ID, Social Security card
3. Interview with Registry staff
4. Evaluation of ability to work independently without supervision
5. Assessment of ability to communicate effectively with consumer
6. Completion of a Tuberculosis test showing negative results or X-rays with medical clearance signed by doctor
7. Submission of one personal and two professional references
8. Successful completion of all required background checks including USA Fact and Department of Justice LiveScan
9. Proof of clean driving record as show in Department of Motor Vehicle record (if driving on the job)
10. Completion of a Provider Enrollment Agreement
11. Orientation with Registry Staff
Once a provider successfully completes the application process, a Registry staff professional creates the provider’s profile showing the availability, work preferences, and areas of expertise. When consumers request a provider with characteristics that match the providers, his or her name is sent out on a list to the consumer as a prospective employee.
