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Del Norte County IHSS Provider Guide

Current provider wage, how to enroll in Del Norte County, and how to show a recipient that you're ready.

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$19.50/hr
Effective Sep 1, 2026 · Confirm your current rate directly with your county — rates are renegotiated periodically.
$19.02
CA County Avg
#18 of 58
Wage Rank
That's $0.48/hr above the California county average.

Del Norte County at a glance

IHSS recipients
5010.1% of the statewide total
IHSS providers
473
Average hours authorized
128.4 a monthper recipient
To enroll, call
(707) 464-3191Public Authority

Recipients, providers and hours: CDSS IHSS program data, July 2026. Wage: CDSS county wage sheet. Main cities: Crescent City.

Provider orientation in Del Norte County

Not stated online

The county's Public Authority page links an "IHSS Care Provider Enrollment Orientation" video but does not say whether orientation is completed online or in person.

How to start: The page gives no sign-up steps. It says to contact the IHSS Public Authority for more information.

Call the Del Norte County main IHSS line and ask how new providers complete orientation.

Del Norte County IHSS Public Authority (also 707-464-7807)
707-464-3191

Source: Del Norte County, checked October 5, 2026. Counties change how they run orientation, so confirm before you go. IHSSProviderReady.com is independent and is not part of the county.

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Del Norte County provider FAQ

How much do IHSS providers make in Del Norte County?

$19.50 an hour, effective September 1, 2026. That ranks #18 of California's 58 counties and is $0.48/hr above the county average of $19.02/hr. Rates are renegotiated periodically, so confirm the current rate with the county or Public Authority.

How do I become an IHSS provider in Del Norte County?

Call (707) 464-3191 (the Public Authority) and ask for provider enrollment. You'll complete the enrollment forms (SOC 426 and SOC 846), attend orientation, and pass a Live Scan background check. Once approved, you register for the Electronic Services Portal (ESP) to submit timesheets. The Provider Enrollment Kit on IHSSHours.com walks through each step.

How does IHSS provider orientation work in Del Norte County?

The county's Public Authority page links an "IHSS Care Provider Enrollment Orientation" video but does not say whether orientation is completed online or in person. To confirm, call the Del Norte County main IHSS line at (707) 464-3191.

Do I need the Care Provider Readiness Certification to work as a provider in Del Norte County?

No. It's an independent, optional credential — not issued or required by CDSS, Del Norte County, or its Public Authority, and it doesn't replace enrollment, orientation, or the background check. It's a way to show a recipient you understand HTG rankings, timesheets and EVV, and protective supervision, with a certificate they can verify online.

How many people receive IHSS in Del Norte County?

About 501 recipients, served by about 473 providers (CDSS, July 2026) — roughly 0.1% of California's 925,481 recipients. For more county detail, see the Del Norte County IHSS guide on IHSSHours.com.

Becoming an IHSS Provider in Del Norte County

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Enrollment gets you eligible to work — it doesn't show a recipient you understand how the system actually works day to day. The Care Provider Readiness Certification is a private, verifiable credential that does: a 15-question knowledge check, then an instant PDF certificate and a badge any recipient can check live.

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Not an official rate lookup. This wage figure is sourced from public county/CDSS rate information and is provided for general reference only. It is not issued or verified by Del Norte County, its IHSS Public Authority, or the California Department of Social Services. Always confirm your current rate directly with the county.