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Dear IHSS Providers,
August is a month of new processes, dates and deadlines, and important training opportunities. Read on for the latest news and to learn ways to connect with services to help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy into summer.
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IHSS Career Pathways Training!
California Department of Social Services offers training opportunities to eligible IHSS providers. Trainings cover a variety of topics to enhance provider skills and knowledge. These include: digital literacy, financial literacy, caregiver wellness, diabetic care and nutrition, heart disease and care, nutrition, safety precautions and fall prevention, bathing, dressing and skin care, dementia and Alzheimer’s, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, transfer and mobility equipment, bedrest information, and more.
Eligible providers can:
- Be compensated for time spent attending and completing training courses and qualify for incentives when completing approved courses
- Select which trainings to attend and complete as many trainings as desired.
- Attend trainings in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, and self-paced
Check out the Career Pathways website for more information and the online course catalog listing classes, dates, incentive requirements and registration information.
Additional support is available through the Career Pathways Service Line. An agent can answer questions about Career Pathways and help users navigate the website and course catalog. The Service Line is available Mon-Fri (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding holidays) at 1-866-371-9736.
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Public Authority Training for IHSS Providers
Public Authority also hosts a series of customized training sessions for our IHSS providers. Please call the Public Authority office for more information or to register for training in advance.
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Online Training (Zoom);
Caregivers are People Too!
English Session:
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Spanish Session:
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom Link
by calling 805-654-3416
Caring for someone else is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But it’s also one of the hardest. As a caregiver there are many things to think about and do. In this class, learn how to take care of yourself to be the best caregiver you can be.
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Online Training (Zoom)
Laughter Yoga
English Session:
Wednesday, Aug,30, 2023
Spanish Session:
Thursday, August 31, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom Link
by calling 805-654-3416
Join us for Laughter Yoga where we will combine laughter with yoga breathing to make exercise fun!
Yoga mats are not required, as exercises are conducted in chairs.
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Effective July 1, 2023, Ventura County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers will receive a wage increase to
$17.75/hour
We are also recruiting for backup providers at $19.75 per hour. You must be enrolled as an IHSS Registry provider to apply. Call 805-654-3416 for information or email HSA-PublicAuthority@ventura.org
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Applying for Food, Health and Cash Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are encouraged to apply to the County of Ventura Human Services Agency for the following benefits:
You may apply online at vchsa.org/apply, by phone at 888-472-4463, fax at 805-658-4530, mail or drop-off services, and in person.
Remember to routinely check our Community-Based Resources page with links to basic-needs services and other free or low-cost resources.
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Important Reminder: Ventura County has moved from MyBenefitsCalwin to a new system called BenefitsCal.com.
ALL Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Relief clients who wish to maintain access to check benefits status or renew their benefits online, report changes, and upload documents must:
1. Go to BenefitsCal.com and select “log In.”
2. Create a new account using your email address.
3. Link your account to your case.
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Attention Medi-Cal Members! If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information today. This may help you keep your Medi-Cal coverage. For more details and to learn how to update your contact information, visit: vchsa.org/medi-cal.
Have Medi-Cal questions? Call a health navigator for free assistance completing any Medi-Cal forms. There is no fee for renewing your Medi-Cal benefits.
- INTERFACE Children and Family Services: Call 833-607-2650 to speak with a Medi-Cal Navigator or text “medical” to 211211.
- MICOP: For support in Mixtec, Spanish or English, call 805-215-0730 or visit 135 Magnolia Ave., Oxnard.
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For more Ventura County Human Services Agency updates, visit the Ventura County Human Services Agency website: vchsa.org | |
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