Submitting your training time for the IHSS Career Pathways program is done through the same online portal you use for your regular IHSS timesheets. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough to help you easily claim your training hours and incentive bonuses.
To begin, access the IHSS electronic timesheet portal and locate the drop-down menu situated in the top left corner of the page. Click on this menu to expand the options. From the “Time Entry” choices presented, select “Career Pathways.” This will direct you to the section where you can log your Career Pathways training hours.
Next, you will need to specify the type of claim you are making. Choose between “training time” or “specific incentives,” and then select the recipient for whom you are claiming. This ensures that your hours are correctly attributed and processed for the appropriate individual.
It’s important to note how the incentive programs are labeled within the IHSS e-timesheets portal. While most Career Pathways materials refer to them as Incentives 1, 2, and 3, the portal uses different terminology. When submitting your claims, ensure that all related courses have been submitted beforehand. Then, use the drop-down menus to select the correct incentive: “Training Incentive” corresponds to Incentive 1, “One-Month Assignment Incentive” for Incentive 2, and “Six-Month Assignment Incentive” for Incentive 3.
On the subsequent page, you will input your course details. It is crucial to include the course number and write the course title exactly as it appears in the course materials. Avoid abbreviations, even if space is limited, as this could lead to rejection of your claim. List the course number for the specific session you attended, as the same course title might have different numbers for self-paced and live versions.
When entering hours, always refer to the Course Catalog for the listed time allocation. Even if a class finishes earlier than scheduled, you should still input the total time indicated in the catalog.
Remember that self-paced courses vary in length from 30 minutes to three hours. While some three-hour courses might take less time to complete, you will still receive credit for the full three hours of training. Similarly, a 30-minute course grants 30 minutes of credit, regardless of whether you spend more time reviewing materials. The system tracks course completion time to ensure proper engagement with the materials, which is important for payment eligibility.
By following these steps, you can confidently navigate the IHSS electronic timesheet portal and accurately submit your training hours for the Career Pathways program. This ensures you receive the benefits you are entitled to for your professional development.
