Education & Training
Online Caregiving Workshops
The Public Authority IHSS provider caregiving workshops are offered online via Zoom.
Join us in March for Effective Communication Strategies: An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. English / Mandarin/Cantonese
For more information about caregiving education workshops contact Stacy Goldsby, Community Program Training Specialist at sgoldsby@smcgov.org or 650-241-5874.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Workshops offered by San Mateo County Public Authority for IHSS are not part of the State of California’s IHSS Career Pathways Program. Participants will not be paid for their attendance.
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 Pathways Program training courses and can be compensated for time spent attending and completing training courses. For more information about the IHSS Career Pathways Program, click here.
Caregiver Community Events & Classes
Family Caregiver Alliance offers a online classes, webinars, and support resources for caregivers. For more information, click here.
Pacific Stroke Association (PSA) Educational Forums and Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association Online Education Program - March/April: click here
California Caregiver Resource Centers – explore a wide range of online content including blogs, caregiver spotlight articles, podcasts, and educational videos. For more information, click here.
Education Reimbursements
The Public Authority will also reimburse IHSS providers up to $400 per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) to take classes and attend conferences.
The class or conference has to be preapproved, so check out the instructions on the applications: Job Development Application (English) Job Development Application (Spanish)