San Francisco IHSS Public Authority

Provider and Mentor Opportunities

Become a Homecare Provider:

Homecare Providers are dedicated, trusted professionals working to make a positive impact in the lives of our Consumers with compassion and personal care. By helping Consumers to stay engaged, Providers strengthen the San Francisco community.

Click below for a full description of the
Provider role and responsibilities:

Provider Role Description

Visit the Application page and
complete the online form to apply:

Become a Mentor:

The most important qualification for a Mentor is to want to help Consumers effectively navigate the IHSS system and to support them in maintaining their independence in the community of their choice. Mentors achieve this by coaching Consumers through finding, hiring and working with their Provider of choice and assisting Consumers in connecting with other services that help them meet other essential needs.

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Mentor role and responsibilities:

Mentor Role Description

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Mentor Application to apply:

Apply to Be a Mentor

Public Authority Job Opportunities

The San Francisco In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people with disabilities, seniors, women, and people of color.

View our job listings below and click on any of them to apply online:

Community Engagement Coordinator Posted on July 23, 2024

The Public Authority’s Mentorship Program takes a solutions-based approach and serves Consumers within a culture of empathy and encouragement. The Program helps Consumers receiving IHSS PA services navigate the IHSS system, find stable home care providers, and get connected to other community resources to promote and support independent living throughout San Francisco. The Community Engagement Coordinator works directly with Skilled Nursing Facilities and other institutional settings to provide information and guidance to facility staff and community based service providers, while collaborating with the Consumer to create a plan of action for the transition from institutional care to home care with IHSS PA and additional community supports in place. The Community Engagement Coordinator assesses Consumer needs and creates an individualized support plan. Once the support plan is in place, a Mentor is assigned to work with the Coordinator and Consumer to initiate service. The Coordinator continuously monitors service progress, recommends improvements, schedules home visits to ensure the Consumers’ needs are being met, and maintains service case records. This position is part of a team of full-time and part-time staff and Mentors who ensure that IHSS PA Consumers receive efficient responses, are heard, have their questions answered, and are supported throughout the process of engaging IHSS PA service.… Learn More & Apply Online

Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reporting Manager: Mentorship Program Manager

Full Job Description & How to Apply

Back-Up Provider Posted on July 15, 2024

The Back-Up Provider job for the San Francisco In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority involves providing temporary, emergency assistance to IHSS recipients whose regular caregivers are unavailable. The role includes helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and light housekeeping. Providers must be reliable, compassionate, and able to respond on short notice. Essential qualifications include prior caregiving experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations, including seniors and people with disabilities. The job offers a flexible schedule, training opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.… Learn More & Apply Online

Status: Part-time, Temporary; non-Exempt
Reporting Manager: Registry & BUPS Program Manager