Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
in Alameda County
6955 Foothill Blvd., 3rd Floor, Oakland CA 94605
(Located on the 3rd Floor of the Eastmont Town Center)
Voice: 510-577-3552
FAX: 510-577-3579
Registry Consumer Line: 510-577-1980
Registry Worker Information Line: 510-577-5694
Health Benefits Hotline: 510-777-4201
Web Site: www.ac-pa4ihss.org
The Public Authority for IHSS is a public agency whose purpose is to make the IHSS program in Alameda County work better for consumers and home care workers/personal assistants. The Public Authority provides services and also gives consumers a voice in how IHSS services are provided. Are You a Senior or a Person with a Disability in Alameda County? IHSS. In-Home Supportive Services is a County administered program that pays homecare workers to do household tasks, such as cooking, shopping and housecleaning and personal care, such as help with bathing and getting dressed, for low-income seniors and people with disabilities who need assitance to remain safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. Residents of Alameda County can call 510-577-1800 to see if they meet the income and disability requeirements and to apply for IHSS. Public Authority Registry. Contact the Regsitry for assistance in finding and hiring IHSS homecare workers. All Registry homecare workers are screened, have passed a background check and are IHSS eligible. Call the consumer Registry assistance line at 510-577-1980. Rapid Response. Rapid Response provides IHSS consumers in Alameda County with a replacement homecare worker on short notice or in an emergency. Call MAXIM Healthcare Services at 1-866-397-3689 24 hours a day. For more information or to see if you might qualify for Rapid Response, go to the Rapid Response page on this web site. Training & Education is available for free to IHSS consumers and homecare workers. For information call 510-577-3554. Advocacy. The Public Authority supports public policy that improves services and the quality of life for IHSS consumers. Public Authority services are provided at no cost to consumers and workers. Are you an IHSS Homecare Worker? Being a homecare worker requires no prior experience, only dedication to those in need, while offering flexibility and rewarding relationships. As of July 1, 2009, IHSS workers earn $11.50 an hour (Please note, wage may change.) and medical benefits helping people with domestic chores and personal care. Public Authority Registry. Are you looking for work? Apply to be listed on the registry. Once on the Registry, you can be referred to consumers whose needs and preferences match your skills and availability. Call the Registry worker information line at 510-577-5694. Training & Education is available for free to IHSS homecare workers and those listed on the Registry. For information call 510-577-3554. Health Benefits: You take care of others, now take care of yourself! We offer a great plan that includes medical, dental and vision benefits. Call 510-777-4201 for information about the plan and to get an application.