Careers with CDSS: IHSS Social Worker and Policy Analyst Jobs

By the Unified Savers Editorial Team

This information is based on official California CDSS guidelines and is reviewed for accuracy.

California’s Department of Social Services employs county social workers who conduct in-home IHSS assessments, determine authorized care hours, and serve as the primary point of contact for recipients navigating the program. Social workers use CDSS standardized tools to evaluate functional limitations and document results in the recipient’s SOC 873 (Notice of Action).

If you are interested in public service work that directly affects California’s 1.5 million home care recipients, CDSS social work and program specialist roles offer meaningful career pathways with state benefits.

View current CDSS career openings

See also: CDSS Jobs for Former IHSS Providers: Career Pathways for a broader overview of CDSS employment opportunities.

See also: CDSS Policy Analyst Careers: Shape California IHSS Rules from Sacramento for career paths in policy and administration.

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