San Joaquin County IHSS Public Authority

*************UPDATE*********UPDATE*********UPDATE**********

It seems the 120+ degree temperatures were innacurate, however we will still be keeping the cooling center open on Saturday.

****Original Message*****

Saturday, July 6 is forecast to have record setting temperatures. A cooling center has been set up at the Escalon Library for anyone needing to escape the heat.

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Cooling Center Alert: July 1-5, 2024 - Please share!

Due to the extreme heat predicted in the forecast, the Lathrop Police Department Community Room at 940 River Islands Parkway will serve as a Cooling Center from Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5.

Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Note: The center will close at 6:00 p.m. if no attendees are present.

Residents in need are encouraged to use this facility to stay safe from the dangerous heat.
The Cooling Center will accommodate household pets and companion animals. All residents are advised to maintain proper hydration and to utilize cool shelter during this extreme heat weather event.

Emergency preparedness and extreme heat resource.

Listos California Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Listos California offers an Emergency Alerts sign-up page to help connect Californians to their local alerts systems based on a provided zip code or location. The resource also explains the meanings of common alerts and identifies social media accounts associated

Good afternoon!
Attached you will find the latest IHSS Public Authority Care Communications Newsletter.
Newsletter Topics Include:
• Heat Safety Resources
• General Provider Duties
• Cal Savers
• IHSS Service Referral
• In Need of a Provider?
• Contact Info
https://nebula.wsimg.com/91da6e30e8abb9ead89bba21afd26dfb?AccessKeyId=1CD948B90DD4D0AE843B&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

June 1 virtual Conferencia - FREE FREE Conferencia virtual - June 1

CDSS offers webinars for non-live-in providers who would like more information on how to complete the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) process via the mobile app, Electronic Service Portal (ESP), or the Telephone Timesheet System (TTS). Click the link below for more information.

Electronic Visit Verification Training The CDSS Adult Programs Division will be conducting EVV Location Services provider training webinar sessions beginning in April 2023.

NAMI San Joaquin County

NUEVO GRUPO de Apoyo para Familiares (NEW SPANISH SUPPORT GROUP)

Saludes Familia,

Es nuestro placer de anuciar el Grupo de Apoyo Familiar.
La primer junta sera el: 19 de Marzo, 2024 a las 6:30 p.m.

Greetings NAMI Family Members,

We are happy to announce that we have a SPANISH support group starting March 19th at 6:30 pm.

Location: 1414 N California Street, Children’s Center Dorothy Cabral Room, Stockton, CA 95202

This month’s dates for our Connections and Family Support Group. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Our first Connections Support group of the month TODAY!

Email [email protected] to request access to any of the Virtual Support Groups

For more information, visit namisanjoaquin.org

Good afternoon!
Attached you will find the latest IHSS Public Authority Care Communications Newsletter.

Newsletter Topics Include:
• Care Academy
• eHire
• Upcoming Classes
• W-2's
• Contact Info

Homebridge will be conducting Career Pathways classes in our office in March. For more information please reference the attached flyer.

Winter Weather Preparedness During California Storms/ Preparación para el clima invernal durante las tormentas de California
https://news.caloes.ca.gov/winter-weather-preparedness-during-california-storms/
https://news.caloes.ca.gov/consejos-de-preparacion-para-una-tormenta/

Consejos de preparación para una tormenta | Cal OES News State of California

Hola,
¡Vea a continuación las próximas clases de español de Career Pathways que ofrece Homebridge!

We have added 2 new vending machines with health-related products for the public. These are FREE products to keep you healthier…now at 5 locations!

Linked you will find the latest IHSS Public Authority Care Communications Newsletter.

Newsletter Topics Include:
• EVV
• eHire
• Provider Pay Rate
• Contact Info

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The Electronic Service Portal (ESP) eHire functionality is now available. Recipients who are registered for ESP can electronically hire a provider who is eligible in the payroll system; the provider number is required to eHire. Recipients who hire a provider who is not yet eligible in the payroll system, use telephone timesheets (TTS), or prefer not to use eHire will need to contact their IHSS social worker and request a SOC 426A form to be mailed.

Recipients choosing to use this process will validate their Provider eHire with a One‐Time Verification Code in the ESP.

Attached you will find the latest IHSS Public Authority Care Communications Newsletter.

Newsletter Topics Include:
• EVV
• Did you Know?
• PA Website
• Care Academy
• Contact Info
https://www.sanjoaquincares.com/newsletter.html

**UPCOMING VIRTUAL CLASS**

The IHSS Public Authority will be having a virtual class on Hospice 101. This class will go over who qualifies for hospice, what's covered, where its covered as well as answer any questions etc. Attendance is not required.

Class: Hospice 101

Date: 10/05/2023

Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

-The above class will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams-

To register please contact Nicole:
Phone: 209-468-1747
Email: [email protected]

Exciting News!! Career Pathways will be offering in person trainings at the Public Authority office this month (September). For more information and to sign up please click the link below. The easiest way to find the classes being offered in Stockton is to use the location filter.

IHSS Career Pathways Program The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways Program is an exciting optional program that provides training opportunities to enhance providers skills. IHSS and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) Providers who have completed provider enrollment are eligible to register for the IHSS Career...

Do you need services and supports to live well at home?
-Bathing
-Dressing
-Transportation
-Taking Medicines
-Other supports
If yes, than CICA (CA IHSS Consumer Alliance) wants to hear from you about the services that help
you and how they can be improved.

Get a $100 gift card for your participation!

The CA IHSS Consumer Alliance (CICA) is hosting a group discussion on
August 29, 2023 from 11:00 am until 12:15 pm to get your valuable
thoughts. The discussion is confidential.
For more information please reference the attached flyer.

Attached is an EVV FAQ sheet and helpful tips for non live in providers.

RTD will provide free rides on Express, Local, Hopper, and Van Go! services to any cooling center in San Joaquin County while temperatures are forecasted to be 100 degrees or higher. Visit sjready.org for the latest information on cooling centers.

If you or someone you know needs to access a cooling center please click the link below for locations in San Joaquin County.

SJReady.org The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services continued to work with local partners to provide support and resources to areas that may be impacted due to continued high water and reservoir releases. As we head into warmer months, agencies will ensure that resources and information are availabl...

[👇 para español👇 ] 📣 Due to extremely high temperatures, the Manteca Cooling Center will be open Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2, from 1-9 PM.

The Cooling Center will be located at Manteca Senior Center (295 Cherry Lane).📍

Activation of the Cooling Center is subject to change as weather conditions change. If you know anyone who needs shelter from the heat, please relay this information. We will continue to monitor the weather and open the shelter on an as-needed basis.

👉 Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
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📣 Debido a las temperaturas extremadamente altas, el Centro de Refrigeración de Manteca estará abierto del viernes 30 de junio al domingo 2 de julio, de 1 a 9 PM.

El Centro de Refrigeración estará ubicado en Centro de Personas Mayores Manteca (295 Cherry Lane). 📍

La activación del Centro de Refrigeración está sujeta a cambios a medida que cambian las condiciones climáticas. Si conoce a alguien que necesite refugio del calor, por favor transmita esta información. Continuaremos monitoreando el clima y abriremos el refugio según sea necesario.

Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a mantecacwc-mantecagov.com con cualquier pregunta o inquietud.

Hello,

We are aware that the e-hire function on the Electronic Service Portal (ESP) is not currently working. Recipients can currently request the Designation of Provider form (SOC 426A) from the IHSS social worker, or it can be printed from our website and returned to IHSS/SW.

SJC IHSS Public Authority IP Enrollment

Attached you will find a link to the latest IHSS Public Authority Care Communications Newsletter.

Newsletter Topics Include:
• EVV
• Training
• Upcoming Class
• Sick Leave
• Contact Info
**If you or someone you know is looking for work as an In-Home Care Provider on the IHSS PA Registry please reference the attached Registry flyer.

Thank you,
PA Staff
https://www.sanjoaquincares.com/newsletter.html

Are you currently a provider on our registry? Would you be interested in also being on our emergency provider registry? If so, contact Nicole our Outreach Recruiter today! 209-468-1747; [email protected]

Our website has been updated with new PG&E resource flyers. To check them out please click the link below.

SJC IHSS Public Authority External Resources