Senior Community Services
Employment Programs

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Looking for part time employment?
Free training & employment services
in your community

Try out new occupations - Community Work Experience
Career_Explorations
Vocational_Assessment
Resume_Assistance
Job_Search_Assistance
Training
FAQ's
Links

Services listed below depend on county programs.

Community Work Experience

You can have the opportunity to work up to 20 hours/week in a community service job. This would enable you to utilize and enhance your abilities, skills, and aptitudes. Rates of pay vary depending on the county and type of job. Community agencies who have utilized this program are the following: libraries, historical societies, extension offices, human service office, fuel assistance programs, congregate dining sites, schools, and health care facilities. At the end of your work experience, you could access our job search resources in order to find an unsubsidized job.

Career Explorations

If you are unsure what kind of job or training you would like or do well in, this is for you! Learn more about yourself, job and salary trends, and connect with people in the industry. Find your niche in the marketplace.

Vocational Assessment

You will learn things about yourself, and will discover what your interests and personality traits are. The reviews are quick, easy, and can help you in making decisions about your career.

Resume Assistance

A top-notch resume will be yours to take home. Employers will appreciate this clear, concise, expertly produced written representation of your skills and training.

Job Search Assistance

You can receive the following perks, free for the asking:

1. Use of a career resource room filled with books, videos, papers, publications, job openings, etc. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!
2. Attend Employer Sessions and hear from actual employers what they are looking for in job applicants, and how to get the advantage on the competition
3. Use of computers with access to Word, Excel, Internet, etc.

Training

Funding could be available for short-term job related training at local vocational schools, community education programs, or colleges. Participants have completed training in entry-level computer skills, CDL (commercial drivers license),and other occupational skills training programs.

FAQ's

Eligibility

• County Resident
• 55+ years of age
• Meet federal-income guidelines
• Family of One status: The following may be considered a family of one for the purpose of determining eligibility:
• An adult or youth (14 years of age or older) with a physical, mental or emotional handicap which constitutes or results in a substantial handicap or barrier to employment. The handicap must be documented in some way if pertinent to eligibility.

Hours of Work & Pay Rate

• May work up to 20 hours per week
• Minimum wage - Some employers supplement wage

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

2003 SCSEP INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Links