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Mariposa County IHSS Provider Guide

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

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$17.50/hr
Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Confirm your current rate directly with your county — rates are renegotiated periodically.
$19.02
CA County Avg
#53 of 58
Wage Rank
That's $1.52/hr below the California county average.

Mariposa County at a glance

IHSS recipients
3600.0% of the statewide total
IHSS providers
361
Average hours authorized
118.3 a monthper recipient
To enroll, call
(209) 742-0985Public Authority

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

Provider orientation in Mariposa County

Online first, then an office appointment

Online first: on the county's IHSS Provider Enrollment website you fill in the forms, watch the required videos and schedule an in-office appointment. At the appointment you sign the forms and are fingerprinted.

How to start: Use the "Continue to Enrollment" link on the county's IHSS Provider Orientation page. Bring a government photo ID and your original Social Security card to the appointment.

Worth knowing: The county's page still opens with a COVID-19 notice and shows no date.

Public Authority enrollment line
(209) 742-0985
Mariposa County main IHSS line
(209) 966-2000

Source: Mariposa 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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Mariposa County provider FAQ

How much do IHSS providers make in Mariposa County?

$17.50 an hour, effective January 1, 2026. That ranks #53 of California's 58 counties and is $1.52/hr below 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 Mariposa County?

Call (209) 742-0985 (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 Mariposa County?

Online first: on the county's IHSS Provider Enrollment website you fill in the forms, watch the required videos and schedule an in-office appointment. At the appointment you sign the forms and are fingerprinted. Use the "Continue to Enrollment" link on the county's IHSS Provider Orientation page. Bring a government photo ID and your original Social Security card to the appointment. To confirm, call the Mariposa County main IHSS line at (209) 966-2000.

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

No. It's an independent, optional credential — not issued or required by CDSS, Mariposa 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 Mariposa County?

About 360 recipients, served by about 361 providers (CDSS, July 2026) — roughly 0.0% of California's 925,481 recipients. For more county detail, see the Mariposa County IHSS guide on IHSSHours.com.

Becoming an IHSS Provider in Mariposa 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 Mariposa County, its IHSS Public Authority, or the California Department of Social Services. Always confirm your current rate directly with the county.