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UDW Homecare Providers Union
San Diego County Office
2760 5th Ave. Suite 300,
San Diego, CA 92103
Office (619) 263-7254 | Toll Free (800) 621-5016 | Fax (619) 283-3899
email inquiries: unionheadquarters@udwa.org
APPLICANT LIVE SCAN — Fingerprint Services for Providers — Locations and Hours of Operation
Below is a listing where Live Scan fingerprinting services are available to the public. This list is updated as additional information is received. However, applicants are encouraged to contact the Live Scan providers in advance to verify their current operating hours, fees, etc.
Please Note:
- Applicants must present a valid photo identification to the Live Scan Operator. Expired identification cards will not be accepted.
- Rolling fees vary from location to location and cover only the operator’s cost for rolling the fingerprint images. Additional processing fees are required for the State (DOJ) and Federal (FBI) level criminal history record checks. Other fees may also be required (i.e., license fees).
* Authorized Live Scan Site for Individuals acquiring a Fingerprint Roller Certificate Background Check. List of locations and hours of operation for San Diego County
YOUR UDW SAN DIEGO ELECTED OFFICERS
Chapter Chairperson: Editha Adams
Chapter Secretary Treasurer: Al Arrington
Chapter Vice-Chair: Mohamed A. Osman
Chapter Executive Board Member: Linda Lieu
Chapter Executive Board Member: Nicanora Montenegro
State Executive Board Member: Al Arrington
State Executive Board Member: Mohammed A. Osman
UDW Statewide President
Laura Reyes
First of all I really need to say how humbled and honored I am that you have elected me as your President. I’m very excited about what the future holds for us as home care providers.
I’m the mother of 3 children and provider for my oldest son Damian who has Cerebral Palsy. I was a teacher for pre-school children at the same time I cared for my son; I’ve always loved being an advocate for children and people with disabilities. I have had to fight doctors and bureaucrats all my son’s life, to get him appropriate medical care. I take great pride in being a provider for Damian and I know he wouldn’t be where he is today if I had not been able to care for him at home; a strong, intelligent, and happy boy. The decision to care for him at home came from the heart, and that is what home care providers do I know each one of you have made a similar decision and I know the sacrifices that go with that decision.
I think of my fellow providers as brothers and sisters, and if we come together we can create a big change in how care providers are perceived; right from our relatives and neighbors to the local community and on to the political climate in the state of California and the nation. We are going to need care providers for our veterans coming back from Iraq. We will need them for our aging parents. We will need them for our disabled. This work has to be recognized and valued.
When I joined UDW in 2002, I started by doing house meetings. I never realized how many other providers were out there in my community and I really enjoyed making those connections and becoming involved with other providers. When I became elected as a delegate to the AFSCME convention I realized I had to take a bigger part in my union to change the way home care providers are perceived and I began to see how important UDW is as a union. I became part of the committee that modernized and wrote the present UDW constitution. I was also elected and served as a delegate for our UDW Constitutional Convention.
I also got involved at the local level in San Diego; I joined the task force to get better health insurance for the San Diego providers. We still have much to change — a lot of things to do, but I’m very happy we were able to save our health insurance. Now we are working on wage negotiations, and that is tough because the state budget and the national economy affect our negotiations. Each county must negotiate with their local Board of Supervisors for better wages, and I would like one day to see each county having a BOS that would better represent their constituents. We all need to build these relationships and work on getting good people elected.
UDW can be a driving political force for change in this state. And don’t forget, California is leading the way for other states to have home care. Home care is part of the revolution in health care this country needs. It is time for us to take our rightful place in the labor movement, and in the health care movement. Once we come together and make our voices heard we will be able to affect LOCAL, STATE, and NATIONAL policy.
Please make sure you register to vote and cast your ballot in our upcoming local, state and national elections.
Now that home care providers have taken back their union, I want to encourage members to take part in their local Chapter Union Meetings and really take part in running the UDW — get involved! You as members can have a big influence through your voices, your decisions, your votes. YOU ARE THIS UNION.
I am committed to doing my best for my fellow brothers and sisters in the United Domestic Workers, and making sure that your vision is heard, seen, and acted on.
In Solidarity,
Laura Reyes
UDW Statewide President
UDW San Diego Chapter Chair
Editha Adams
My name is Editha Adams and I was born in the Philippines. I was raised in Japan and went in school to finish my Civil Engineering degree. I can speak three different languages which are Japanese, Tagalong, and English.
I currently live in San Diego with my minor children and work with United Domestic Workers of America.
My hobbies are to go outdoors, eat out, and watch movies. I’m a member of our community church and am committed to attend Sunday mass.
I belong to the Fil-Am Organization and I’m still working to get involved in any organization in the San Diego area.
Editha Adams
San Diego Chapter Chair
UDW San Diego Chapter Vice-Chair
Mohammed A. Osman
photo & biography will be added shortly.
San Diego Negotiation History
- San Diego County Individual Providers (“IP’s”) have been represented by UDW since 2000 when the UDW won recognition by the vast majority of homecare providers who said “Yes – we want a union!” San Diego was the first California county to be represented by UDW. (Read more about UDW’s unique history.)Prior to union representation by UDW, San Diego independent providers made minimum wage with no medical benefits.
- November 2004: After a great deal of hard negotiating, the UDW San Diego Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with San Diego County, including a wage increase to $9 upon ratification and an additional raise of $.25 in 2007. Monthly health insurance premiums were to be decreased and dental benefits made available in July 2005. . Congratulations to the San Diego County IHSS providers who continually attended board meetings and rallies to make this contract happen.
- 2004-2005: Almost 150 members and clients attended the Board of Supervisors meetings filling the chambers and overflow chambers with green UDW shirts. During the public comment session providers shared their stories to encourage the board to sign a new contract — sooner rather than later. UDW San Diego staff and bargaining team members persisted with negotiations. Providers momentum was building; they were energized and continued to show their commitment by attending the weekly BOS meetings. San Diego staff and volunteers went door-to-door in South Bay neighborhoods to meet home care workers and ensure all providers were registered to vote by the deadline.
- Feb. 2005: The negotiated contract was ratified (voted in by all parties) and SAN DIEGO PROVIDER WAGES WENT UP TO $9/HOUR with health care premiums reduced.
- Oct 31 2006: UDW/AFSCME reached an agreement with the County to save threatened health insurance benefits, and even lower the premiums for workers. Insurance benefits had been set to expire due to rising costs, and refusal on the part of the county to pay the higher premiums. Coverage would in fact have been terminated were it not for the continued efforts and hard work of UDW/AFSCME. Your union put pressure on the Board of Supervisors to re-negotiate this issue mid-contract, and also found a new insurance carrier that was more cost effective.
- 2007- 2009: The next contract was very tough and took a year-and-a-half, of negotiations. The San Diego County Bargaining Committee (volunteer homecare providers and UDW staff) organized other homecare providers and their clients, community activists, supporters from the local faith communities, and together with UDW carried out rallies, candlelight vigils, and continually appeared before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. . The Bargaining Committee finally reached a tentative agreement for a new contract, which was then ratified by the members June 6, 2009. The new contract included a wage increase to $9.50 per hour and benefits. Read more and see photos
MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO VOTE ON ALL CONTRACTS AND IN UNION ELECTIONS: Paying dues does not make you a union member. To be a member you need to have signed a Membership Card. Signing a membership card does not mean you pay any additional money – it does give you membership rights and privileges. Take your power and send in a signed union card!
Wages and Medical Benefits
Negotiated wages are $9.50 per hour, effective August 1, 2009.
The current UDW contract includes health insurance and dental benefits as follows:
In order for a Homecare provider to be eligible to enroll in the health insurance plan, data records must show that you have been approved and paid to work 80 hours or more per month for 3 consecutive months prior to the enrollment period. To continue to get coverage you must continue to be authorized to work 80 hours or more per month. If eligible, you will receive benefit information in the mail from UDW Homecare Providers Union.
There are currently 2 plans available, the premium co-pays are $41.62 or $72.22 a month depending on the deductible you choose. A separate dental plan is also available, with co-pay presently at $3.00. Due to the cap in funding available for healthcare coverage, there is currently a wait list of approx. 6 months to get health benefits coverage and approx 1 year for the dental.
For more information on these plans call: Goldman & Walker Insurance Services 1-800-883-0902 Under the new contract health care benefits are administered by UDW, not by the county. The contract creates a Union Health Care Trust Fund which will be funded by the Public Authority but administered by UDW. This means that the union will have the opportunity to obtain the best possible health benefits for you and work towards more affordable premium co-pays.
Home Care Provider Registry for San Diego County
The In Home Support Services Public Authority has established a Registry Service for home care workers and clients under the IHSS program in San Diego County. By registering with their data-base, you can:
- Find new clients, if you are a provider.
- Get a list of available, screened providers if you are a client that needs a worker.
- Register to become an IHSS Home Care Provider for the first time.
- Say what type of client you want and be matched with your requirements.
- Get training for yourself and for your client.
Background checks are done on providers who join the registry.
To get more information, contact:
County of San Diego IHSS Public Authority
780 Bay Boulevard, Suite 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 1-619-476-6295
Toll Free: 866/351-7722
TTY/TDD: 1-619-476-6306
Email: info@sdihsspa.com
Free Training for Homecare Providers
Free Training Courses are provided through the San Diego In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Classes are held at various locations throughout San Diego County. Please contact the Registry for upcoming dates and times:1-866-351-7722 This free 6-week course is designed to help IHSS providers acquire the care giving skills needed to perform safe and confident home care. This class which is open one day per week, is free and open to all Public Authority Registry Providers.
Classes Include Instructions on:
- 1st Aid/CPR
- Caring for someone on bed rest
- Personal Care
- Safe Wheelchair Use
- Medication Management
- Infection Control
- Fall Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Many More Topics
The San Diego IHSS Public Authority additionally holds Provider Application Workshops. These are orientation and basic introduction classes for new IHSS home care providers.
All persons interested in attending must call in advance to reserve a seat. Please call: toll-free (866) 351-7722
More information on the San Diego IHSS Public Authority www.sdihsspa.com
Additional Ongoing Training Opportunities for Home Care Providers
English as a Second Language Classes
Chula Vista Adult School
South County
Call (619) 691-5760
Grossmont Adult School
East County
Call (619) 401-4323
Escondido Adult School
Escondido
Call (760) 291-3244
Townsite Community Partnership
Vista
Call (760) 806-8980
SD Community College District
Various locals
Call (619) 388-4600
The Online Learning Academy
Sponsored by At Your Home Healthcare and Aging and Independence Services. For more information, please call (888) 326-2273 (888-FamCare) or visit the website at www.atyourhomefamilycare.com
Golden Hill Health Academy
Offering classes in San Diego at a cost of $5.00 per hour. CEU’s and ESL classes also available. Call for more information: (619) 696-6053
Alzheimer’s Association Learning Academy Work at your own pace.
Get continuing education credits (cost $20 per module). Register online at www.alzladementiatraining.org
Alzheimer’s Association
To register for classes offered in person, call (858) 492-4400, ext 122
The Southern Caregiver Resource Center
The SCRC will provide education and training on issues relevant to adults with a brain impairment or the frail, elderly population, their caregivers, and professionals in the community. For additional information on our training topics, please contact SCRC by calling (858) 268-4432 or (800) 827-1008
Basic First Aid & Adult CPR: Coronado . Fee of $10. Call (619) 575-6176.
For help choosing or registering for a class, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
Caregiver Support Group: To register, please call (619) 641-4456
IHSS District Offices for San Diego County
Contacting IHSS: To make an application to become part of the IHSS program (as either a worker or a client), call the central intake screening unit below. If you are already part of the program and need to talk with someone about your hours, you must call the office that serves your area (see list of offices below) and ask to speak with your social worker. For problems or issues with time cards, call the toll free number below. To find a new client or worker, call the Registry. If you can not resolve an issue after a good faith effort, call your union representative for help.
IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY (PA)
The PA is the “Employer of Record” – the entity established to bargain (for the County) with United Domestic Workers – over wages and benefits. The PA also runs the registry, and sub-contracts healthcare benefits for IHSS home care workers. Public Authority Website County of San Diego IHSS Public Authority 780 Bay Boulevard, Suite 200 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 1-619-476-6295 Toll Free: 866/351-7722 TTY/TDD: 1-619-476-6306 Email: info@sdihsspa.com
PROBLEMS OR ISSUES WITH TIME CARDS
Toll Free: 866/351-7722 – use menu to reach timecard/paycheck division Also see Payroll and Timecards for IHSS
CENTRAL INTAKE SCREENING UNIT
Toll Free: 866/351-7722 – use menu to reach registry/intake division
IHSS District Office Addresses:
EL CAJON DISTRICT OFFICE
151 Van Houten Avenue, suite 201 El Cajon , CA 92020
Tel: 619/401-3900 Fax: 619/401-3959
ESCONDIDO DISTRICT OFFICE
463 North Midway, suite 200 Escondido, CA 92027
Tel: 760/480-3424 Fax: 760/480-3495
OCEANSIDE DISTRICT OFFICE
1305 Union Plaza Court, suite 200 Oceanside, CA 92054
Tel: 760/754-3515 Fax: 760/754-3423
SAN DIEGO OFFICE, MILLS BUILDING
1255 Imperial Avenue, room 433 San Diego, CA 92121
Tel: 619/338-2558 Fax: 619/338-2163
SAN DIEGO OFFICE, HAZARD WAY
9335 Hazard Way, suite 100, San Diego CA 92123
Fax: 858/495-5671
San Diego County Labor Management Committee
In each county, UDW Homecare Providers Union and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authorities (IHSS-PA) form a Labor Management Committee. These Labor Management Committees (LMC’s) have been established to provide homecare providers and management alike, an opportunity to work together to discover, discuss, and resolve issues/problems of mutual concern not covered by the Memorandum of Understanding (contract). The LMC will commonly explore and make recommendations about issues mutually identified that have impact on the working relationship between the UDWA, IHSS-PA, IHSS Home Care Providers, and IHSS Consumers.
Joining a Labor Management Committed in your county is a great way to get involved with your union. Contact the San Diego County Regional Office for more information.
San Diego County IHSS Advisory Committee
Meetings are open to the public IHSS Advisory Committees were created by a law which says the people who use the IHSS program should have a voice in how it is administered. This same law requires that the Board of Supervisors and the governmental departments who run IHSS listen to the recommendations of their IHSS Advisory Committee. AC members must be comprised of a majority of IHSS providers and consumers that are volunteers from the community who have first-hand experience with the IHSS program. The positions are appointed by the county Board of Supervisors. Joining the IHSS Advisory Committed in your county is a great way to get involved in making the program better and meeting other providers and clients in your community. Advisory Committee’s are funded to provide transportation and expenses for members.
Meeting times and dates are usually posted at the County Courthouse prior to the meeting. For more information: Contact: County of San Diego IHSS Public Authority
780 Bay Boulevard, Suite 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 1-619-476-6295
Toll Free: 866/351-7722
TTY/TDD: 1-619-476-6306
Email: info@sdihsspa.com
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/general/bos.html
County Administration Center 1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
After the State sets the level of funding appropriated for IHSS, your County Board of Supervisors are the authorities who set pay levels and benefits in your county. UDW must negotiate with the County Supervisors, through their representatives, for your pay raises and benefits. When home care workers appear at the Board of Supervisor meetings, we talk to the Board about the importance of our work, and let them know that we want them to represent us with their decisions. As taxpayers and voters, we elect members of the board, and they are therefore accountable to us. The Board of Supervisors hold public meetings, during which anyone is allowed to speak. During negotiations it’s important for home care providers to attend these meetings and speak before the board. Even if you are not comfortable speaking, your presence is crucial and shows political interest and influence. Bring your client(s) and family members. There is power in numbers!
UDW can let you know when it is best to attend.
Contact UDW, San Diego County
Speakers during the public sessions must limit their comments (usually to two, or three minutes – depending on the county). The meeting schedule and agenda for the Merced County Board of Supervisors is available at the BOS website (above) as well as minutes of previous meetings.
The San Diego Board of Supervisors regular meeting is held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday of each week in the North Chambers (Room 310) or Conference Rooms (Rooms 303 or 335-A), located at the address above. These meetings are open to the public. Speakers during the public sessions must fill out a registration card and limit their comments (two, or three minutes – depending on the county). To hear other homecare providers & clients speaking before the board, see Live and Archived Meetings, click on “video” to the right of the date you wish to view. Then “jump to” Public Communication Speakers for that day.
You can also call, write, or email your Board of Supervisors to let them know you are aware of their decisions and you are concerned about home care workers. Get their individual contact information from their website.
More Info on how your local county supervisors impact IHSS
