Assistance for Seniors Returning to Work
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. SCSEP serves unemployed low-income (125% of Poverty Guidelines) Floridians age 55 and older who have poor employment prospects. Eligible individuals are placed in part-time community service positions to gain needed job skills. Participants train an average of 20 hours per week and receive the highest of either Federal, State or local minimum wage.
SCSEP is funded through the United States Department of Labor, The State of Florida (Department of Elder Affairs) and local contributors annually.
| Federal Funding | State and Local Funding | Total Funding | |
| Program Year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | $4,735,671 | $451,820 | $5,187,491 |
| Program Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 | $4,704,077 | $470,508 | $5,175,585 |
| Program Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | $4,712,961 | $523,662.33 | $5,236,623.33 |
| Program Year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Goal of SCSEP
SCSEP has a dual program goal of community service and job training. SCSEP provides useful opportunities to participants by training through community service. This experience provides the skills needed to transition participants into unsubsidized employment allowing economic self-sufficiency and the ability to remain a vital part of Florida’s workforce.
Learn More
Are you interested in applying for SCSEP? Use the link below to complete a request and a SCSEP representative will contact you within 7-10 business days.
For questions about SCSEP call (850) 414-2000 and ask for a SCSEP Representative or email SCSEPInfo@elderaffairs.org.
What is a Host Agency?
Host agency means a public agency, or a private nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which provides a training work site and supervision for one or more participants.eans a public agency, or a private nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which provides a training work site and How to
Apply to Become a SCSEP Host Agency:
All non-profit and government agencies interested in becoming a SCSEP Host Agency must complete a Host Agency Request for Information Form. They must provide their tax exempt certificate, training descriptions and a response regarding their ability to hire. In addition, the SCSEP staff will schedule an onsite visit to conduct a review of the training site and ensure the environment is safe and free of any environmental hazards. If eligible, all Host Agencies must sign a Host Agency agreement and recertify each year prior to June 30.
Want to become a Host agency?
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/78215a813edf4a0fbfa8d9d9ed169a53
SCSEP is administered by several organizations in Florida, including the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), AARP Foundation, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged (NCBA), and National Urban League (NUL). SCSEP is funded by the United States Department of Labor to provide services in Florida.
AARP Foundation – (Florida Department of Elder Affairs Contractor)
The National Caucus & Center on Black Aged – (NCBA) (Direct funding through the US Department of Labor)
National Urban League – (NUL) (Direct funding through the US Department of Labor)
