Overview

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides part-time work-based training opportunities at local community service agencies for older workers who have poor employment prospects and assists with the transition of individuals to private or other employment opportunities in the community. The program provides a variety of supportive services to the individual such as personal and job-related counseling, job training, and job referral.

Individuals who participate in the program must be residents of California, be at least 55 years of age, and have an income that does not exceed 125 percent of the federal poverty level. ($1,196.91 per month/$14,363 annual). The SCSEP Eligibility Calculator is available on the website to assist individuals in determining SCSEP income eligibility. The Calculator is intended to be a guide. Some income sources may be excludable, and other factors may effect an individual's eligibility. It is strongly recommended that individuals confirm their eligibility results with SCSEP program staff.

The work-based training is an integral part of the program. Individuals may receive job-related training prior to, and as preparation for their community service assignment, and train for an average 20 hours per week. After a prescribed period of on-the-job training, individuals are either transitioned into unsubsidized employment or rotated to other training positions in the community to further upgrade their skills and assist in finding unsubsidized employment.

For more information about this program in your area, call your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-510-2020, or contact the programs operating in specific counties in the State. (Area Agencies on Aging in California with Senior Community Service Employment (Title V) Programs)

In addition to the programs administered by the California Department of Aging through local Area Agencies on Aging, other national organizations operate SCSEP in California can be found here.

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2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines

• 2013 Poverty Guidelines

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Statutes and Regulations

• Additional Indicator on Volunteerism
• Older Americans Act, Title V
• Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20

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Important Links

• BCT Partners
• Corporation for National and Community Service
• Department of Labor SCSEP Main Page
• Department of Labor SCSEP: Public Law and Regulations
• The Charter Oak Group LLC: SCSEP Data Collection Information
• The Charter Oak Group Ask the Experts: Q&A Forum
• Workforce3one: workforce resources and tools
• Department of Veterans Affairs: Access to information about federal veterans' benefits and programs
• SPARQ: Senior Community Service Employment Program Performance and Results QPR System

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SCSEP Conferences, Meetings, and Webinars

March 2012 State and National Contractors Conference

• SCSEP March 26-27 2012 Meeting Agenda Final 3.22.12
• 2012 California SCSEP State Plan (FINAL)
• CalFresh TitleV
• Fact Sheet HOMECARE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM 3.27.12
• Final HCC HistoryPresentation_3.27.12
• New Regulation - Additional Indicator Volunteerism Final 3.27.2012
• Social Security 3_26_2012

January 2011 State and National Contractors Conference

• Chronic Disease Management Presentation
• Chronic Disease Management Tip Sheet
• CNCS Senior Corps Presentation
• Foster Grandparents
• Marketing Tips
• National and Community Service
• On the Job Experience Requirements
• Senior Companion
• Workforce Investment Directors List

January 2010 State and National Contractors Conference

• California Department of Aging SCSEP Conference
• Challenges Barriers Myths and Misperceptions
• Data Validation Training
• Mature Workers
• SCSEP Participant Form
• SPARQ Online Help
• Speaker Information
• State Plan Presentation
• What's So Different Between Coaching The Mature Workforce

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Forms

• Community Service Assignment Form
• SCSEP Exit Form
• SCSEP Participant Form
• Self-Attestation Omnibus Signature Forms
• Third-Party Attestation Omnibus Signature Form
• Unsubsidized Employment Form

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New Coordinators' Handbook

• Binder Tab Labels
  • Binder Tab Labels
• Cover Sheet and Table of Contents
  • New Coordinator Orientation Cover Sheet
  • New Coordinator Orientation Cover Sheet (spine)
  • Table of Contents
• Overview of SCSEP - Quick Index
• Section 1 -- Overview of SCSEP
• Section 2 -- SPARQ DES Data and Performance Measures
  • Data Collection Handbook
  • QPR Handbook
• Section 3 -- Federal Laws and Regulations Governing SCSEP
  • Code of Federal Regulations Part 652 Establishment and Functioning of State Employment Services
  • Circular A-110 Uniform Administrative Requirements
  • U.S. Code Title 29, Chapter 30 Workforce Investment Systems
  • U.S. Code Title 42 Section 3056 Older American Community Service Employment Program
• Section 4 -- DOL Training and Employment Guidance Letters
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 06-10
    2010 Poverty Guidelines
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 10-09
    Implementing Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses in all Qualified Job Training Programs Funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 11-06
    Exemption of SCSEP Wages from Income Eligibility Determinations for Federal Housing Programs and/or Food Stamps
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 12-06
    Revised Income Inclusions and Exclusions and Procedures for Determining Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Eligibility
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 12-06 Attachment I
    Application of the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS) to the SCSEP- Definitions and Explanations
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 12-06 Attachment II
    Procedures for Computing Annual Family Income for SCSEP
  • Training and Employment Guidance Letter 29-04
    Program Year 2005 Fringe Benefits Guidelines
• Section 5 -- Older Workers Bulletin 04-04 – SCSEP Permissible Training Activities
• Section 6 -- TEN 16-04 – Protocol for Serving Older Workers
• Section 7 -- Directories
  • Directory for Grantees/Subgrantees
  • Directory of National Contractor
  • National Grantee Project Listing
• Section 8 -- CDA Analyst Assignments
• Section 9 -- Reference Materials
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • SCSEP New Coordinator Resources
  • SPARQ Technical Assistance and Additional Resources
• Section 10 -- DOL SCSEP Forms (Updated May 2011)
  • Community Service Assignment Form
  • SCSEP Exit Form
  • SCSEP Participant Form
  • Self-Attestation Omnibus Signature Forms
  • Third-Party Attestation Omnibus Signature Form
  • Unsubsidized Employment Form

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