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Provider Registry

The Alameda County Public Authority is Always Recruiting!

Providers on the Public Authority Registry:

  • Are referred out to Recipients looking to hire someone
  • Have flexible schedules
  • May be eligible for Group Health Benefits
  • Receive free trainings
  • Receive a pay rate of $20.00 per hour
  • Can earn $22.00 per hour if eligible to work as a Back Up Provider

Apply by completing the items below:

  • Submit the completed application (PA12) one of the following ways:
    • Email: RegistryApps@acgov.org
    • Fax: (510) 277-3579
    • Mail: 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 300 Oakland, CA 94605
    • Drop off: 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 143 Oakland, CA 94605
  • Attend the New Provider Registry Workshop
  • Complete all steps of the IHSS Provider Enrollment Process:
    • Attend the mandatory IHSS Provider Orientation
    • Sign the Provider Enrollment Agreement
    • Complete DOJ Livescan fingerprinting
    • Provider two forms of ID (ie, drivers license/IDcard/passport and Social Security Card) Note: the names on the identification must match on both forms of identification provided.

Applicants who are already active and working in the IHSS system need not repeat the IHSS enrollment steps.

In our continued effort to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all IHSS clients, we are expanding our Registry to include “Fragrance-Free” Providers. That is those who can accommodate Recipients with fragrance sensitivities, allergies and other scent related health conditions.

Many of our Recipients experience significant health impacts from exposure to scented products. To meet their needs, we are seeking Providers who can commit to maintaining a scent free environment during all client visits.

What does “scent free” mean?

Being a “scent free” Provider means avoiding the use of:

  • Perfumes, colognes, body sprays and/or aftershave
  • Scented lotions, powders, makeup or personal care products
  • Scented hair products such as shampoo, conditioner, hairspray or gel
  • Fragranced deodorants and body washes
  • Scented laundry products such as detergent, fabric softeners and dryer sheets
  • Smoking, vaping, incense or air fresheners, whether on your person, in your car or brought into a client’s home

If you are able and willing to work “scent free”, we encourage you to contact the IHSS Public Authority Registry at: (510) 577-5694 to be added to this specialized list of Providers. This will help us better match Providers with Recipients who have specific fragrance sensitivities.