Submitting your training time for the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways program is done through the same portal you use for your regular IHSS timesheets. This guide provides a clear visual walkthrough to help you claim both training time and incentive bonuses efficiently.
To begin, log in to the IHSS electronic timesheet portal. Once logged in, locate the drop-down menu, typically found in the top left corner of the page. Click on this menu to expand the options. From the “Time Entry” dropdown menu, select “Career Pathways.” This action will direct you to the specific section for entering your Career Pathways training hours.
After selecting “Career Pathways,” you will be prompted to specify your claim type. Choose whether you are claiming for “training time” or “specific incentives.” You will also need to select the recipient for whom you are claiming. This step ensures that your claim is correctly categorized and attributed.
It’s important to note that while Ihss Career Pathways materials often refer to incentives as Incentives 1, 2, and 3, the IHSS e-timesheets portal uses different labels. To ensure accurate submission, remember the following portal labels: “Training Incentive” corresponds to Incentive 1, “One-Month Assignment Incentive” for Incentive 2, and “Six-Month Assignment Incentive” for Incentive 3. Before submitting incentive claims, verify that all corresponding courses have been submitted first. After selecting the appropriate incentive, you will proceed to a page where you can input your course details.
When entering course information, accuracy is key. Include the course number and meticulously enter the course title exactly as it is written in the course catalog. Avoid abbreviations, even if space is limited, as this can lead to rejection of your claim. Specify the course number for the exact session you attended. Be aware that courses with the same title might have different course numbers depending on whether they are self-paced or live versions.
Hours for each course should be entered according to the time listed in the official Course Catalog. This means you should claim the total time allocated in the catalog, even if a class finishes earlier.
It’s worth noting that self-paced courses vary in length from 30 minutes to three hours. While some three-hour self-paced classes might be completed in less time, you will still receive credit for the full three hours of training. Similarly, a 30-minute class earns 30 minutes of credit, even if your review takes longer. Keep in mind that the system tracks course completion, so genuine engagement with the materials is important for payment eligibility. Ensure you thoroughly review course content and assignments to avoid any issues with your claim.
