The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a paid job training and work experience program for low-income adults age 55 and older. Training is available in positions such as receptionists, typists, secretarial assistants, nutrition aides, security guards, maintenance workers, teachers' aides and more. Custom training programs and positions are developed to meet the needs of participants and employers. SCSEP also allows eligible seniors to contribute to their communities by performing valuable community service.
Participants train in nonprofit organizations, hospitals, schools, police stations, senior centers, food banks, museums, nutrition programs and various governmental agencies. Participants train 20 hours per week and are paid at least state or federal minimum wage. Schedules are determined by the needs of the training site, but are typically four hours a day, five days a week.
Benefits vary, but may include job training, personal leave, physical exams, job-related counseling, workers' compensation and job referral and placement
To qualify for SCSEP, participants must be 55 or older, residents of Ohio and income-eligible. The combined incomes of all family members must not exceed the following:
TABLE - C
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2009 POVERTY GUIDELINES (125%)
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Persons in Family Unit
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Poverty Guideline at 125%* |
| 1 |
$13,537 |
| 2 |
18,212 |
| 3 |
22,887 |
| 4 |
27,562 |
| 5 |
32,328 |
| 6 |
36,913 |
| 7 |
41,587 |
| 8 |
46,262 |
For family units with more than 8 persons, add $4,675 for each additional person.
* Not all income applies - call for details. |
To learn more and to apply, contact the SCSEP provider serving your county.
If you do not meet the eligibility guidelines above for SCSEP, job training and job search assistance may still be available through your community One-Stop office. Click here to find the One-Stop Office serving your county.
