The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways Program offers valuable opportunities for caregivers to enhance their skills and receive incentives. Submitting your training time and claiming incentives is a straightforward process within the IHSS electronic timesheet portal. This guide will walk you through the steps to ensure you accurately record your training hours and claim your well-deserved bonuses.
To begin, access the same IHSS electronic timesheet portal you use for your regular timesheets. Once logged in, locate the drop-down menu typically situated in the top left corner of the page. This is your gateway to the Career Pathways section.
From this menu, click on the “Time Entry” option. A further drop-down menu will appear; select “Career Pathways” from the provided choices. This action will direct you to the dedicated section for logging your Career Pathways Program activities.
Next, you will need to specify your claim type and the recipient. The system will prompt you to select whether you are claiming for training time or specific incentives. Choose the option that applies to your current submission. You will also need to select the recipient for whom you are providing services.
It’s important to note that while Career Pathways materials often refer to incentives as Incentive 1, Incentive 2, and Incentive 3, the IHSS e-timesheets portal uses different labels. To ensure accurate claiming, remember the following equivalences:
- Incentive 1 corresponds to “Training Incentive” in the portal.
- Incentive 2 is labeled as “One-Month Assignment Incentive”.
- Incentive 3 is identified as “Six-Month Assignment Incentive”.
When submitting incentive claims, it is crucial to ensure that all associated courses have been submitted beforehand. After selecting the appropriate “Training Incentive” option, you will proceed to a page where you can input your course details.
Accurately enter your course information, including the course number and the full course title as it is written in the Course Catalog. Avoid abbreviations, even if space is limited, as this could lead to rejection of your claim. Ensure you are using the correct course number for the specific session you attended, especially noting the distinction between self-paced and live versions if applicable.
When entering hours, always refer to the time allocated in the Course Catalog. Even if a class concludes earlier than scheduled, you should claim the total time listed in the catalog. For self-paced courses, durations range from 30 minutes to three hours. You will receive credit for the cataloged time, regardless of your actual completion time. However, be aware that the system tracks course completion. Rushing through material without proper engagement may be recorded and could impact payment.
By following these steps, you can confidently navigate the IHSS Career Pathways Program timesheet portal and accurately claim your training hours and incentives, maximizing the benefits of this valuable program.
