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Senior Community Service Employment Program SCSEP

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a program created to help those 55+ who are low-income and unemployed, to help them gain work experience, hone skills, and transition into unsubsidized employment.  Services Eligibility Priority Individuals with the following qualities are prioritized for enrollment:
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The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a program created to help those 55+ who are low-income and unemployed, to help them gain work experience, hone skills, and transition into unsubsidized employment. 

Services

  • Subsidized Part-Time Community Service Assignments
    • Eligible participants are tasked with part-time training assignments with an average of 20 hours per week at a local non-profit organization or public institutions, including schools, hospitals, day-care centers, and senior centers. This serves as the heart of the program. 
  • Skill Enhancement and Training
    • Participants are provided with training that includes:
      • Basic academic skills, such as reading, writing, and computation. 
      • Computer skills
      • English as a Second Language (ESL)
      • “Soft skills” include communication and team building. 
      • Resume building and interview preparation
      • Specialized vocational training
  • Individual Employment Plan (IEP) Development
    • A personalized care plan is created to highlight the participants’ career goals, possible challenges, and further steps until unsubsidized employment. 
  • Job Search and Placement Assistance
    • The program helps participants connect with local employers. 
    • Referrals to American Job Centers and workshops on job search strategies. 
  • Paid Training
    • During their community service assignment, participants receive a stipend or training wages. 
  • Supportive Services
    • To cope with barriers, the program also provides:
      • Transportation assistance
      • Work attire assistance
      • Health check-up referrals. 
  • Ongoing Support
    • Participants receive assistance throughout the process, from initial assessment to job placement and maintaining it. 

Eligibility

  • Age – Participants should be 55+. However, priority is given to those 65+. 
  • Must be unemployed at the time of application. 
  • Has a family income limit that does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
  • Must be a resident of the SCSEP’s service area. 
  • Be legally able to work with a completed I-9 form. 

Priority

Individuals with the following qualities are prioritized for enrollment:

  • Veterans and qualified spouses. 
  • Those 65+ above
  • Those with a disability, but can still function. 
  • Those with low literacy skills. 
  • Those coming from rural areas. 
  • The homeless or those at risk of homelessness. 
  • Those who have failed to find employment, even with the One-Stop delivery system. 
  • Individuals who are previously incarcerated, or under supervision from release in prison within five years. 

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