About SCSEP
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a paid job training and work experience program for 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 up to 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
Ohio SCSEP Providers
The Ohio Department of Aging partners with providers across the state to promote overall system changes that help recognize SCSEP participants and all older workers as vital members of society who continue to grow, thrive and contribute to Ohio’s economy and workforce:
Contact the SCSEP provider serving your county.
Eligibility
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:
| 2012 Poverty Guidelines (125%) |
| Family Size |
Maximum Income* |
| 1 |
$13,963 |
| 2 |
18,913 |
| 3 |
23,863 |
| 4 |
28,813 |
| 5 |
33,763 |
| 6 |
38,713 |
| 7 |
43,663 |
| 8 |
48,613 |
For families with more than 8 people, add $4,950 for each additional person.
* Not all income applies - call for details. |
If you do not meet the eligibility guidelines above for SCSEP, job training and job search assistance still may be available through your community One-Stop office.
