Working Together: Branches of IHSS in Stanislaus County

Navigating the many programs offered by Stanislaus County can be overwhelming, and understanding how they all work together can be confusing.

The In-Home Supportive Services Program falls under the larger umbrella of The Community Services Agency. Community Services Agency has many familiar programs, such as Food Stamps, Adoptions, and Medi-Cal.

The Adult Services division of CSA oversees Adult Protective Services, the Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program, Medi-cal, General Assistance, and In-Home Supportive Services.

The Advisory Committee, formed December of 2000, is comprised of recipients and providers directly involved with the IHSS program. As Consumers, they advise the Board of Supervisors regarding the direction of the program and the levels of service they would like to see provided.

The Public Authority works closely with the IHSS program staff and the IHSS Advisory Committee to provide training and support for Providers, resulting in better care for Recipients.

Both CSA and the Public Authority report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and both take advice from the IHSS Advisory Committee.

By partnering together, the Advisory Committee and County staff are able to continually improve working conditions for Providers and increase access to care for the elderly and dependent adults of our community.

County Staff: Your supportive partners

IHSS Social Workers are the main contact for the IHSS Recipients. They visit the Recipients in their homes and determine the number of authorized hours for each task the Recipient needs.

IHSS Social Services Assistants are the main contact for the IHSS Providers. They help answer questions about timecards, hire packets, paychecks and other provider issues.

IHSS Homemakers are used for Recipients who are in need of emergency services. They provide the authorized IHSS tasks for the Recipients until a permanent provider can be found.

IHSS Public Health Nurses are Social Workers with a nursing degree. Their caseload includes Recipients who have higher medical needs than the average individual on IHSS.