About the IHSS Public Authority:
The IHSS Public Authority (PA) is an agency that works closely with Tulare County Aging Services to operate a registry of providers willing to work for IHSS clients. It brings together people who need care in their own homes with providers who want to provide that care. When you hire a provider through the PA Registry, you can know that person has been pre-screened with your safety and needs in mind.
All potential providers must successfully complete several steps designed to ensure safety and competence. Each provider must:
- Complete an enrollment form.
- Submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check (paid for by the potential provider).
- Provide a current, valid CA driver’s license or a picture ID issued by the State of California, or another valid picture ID issued by a government agency, such as a passport or military ID.
- If not a US citizen, provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
- Attend an orientation and sign an agreement stating that you understand the rules and requirements to be a care provider.
- A reference check may also be required.
These steps are required of all IHSS providers, even if they don’t wish to be added to our registry.
If you are interested in becoming a provider through the IHSS program, the Public Authority can help put you in touch with individuals who need assistance in their homes. Please note that being on the registry does not guarantee employment; it is ultimately up to the IHSS client to choose his or her provider.