Northern Virginia Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)

Northern Virginia Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)

Northern Virginia Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) SCSEP provides temporary community service training opportunities to older workers to prepare them for jobs outside of the program and help them remain healthy and secure.

SCSEP Supportive Services SCSEP provides participants with other training and support services that are important for finding future employment, including: Individual Employment Plan (IEP) development Specialized training to prepare for placements Assistance in securing future employment Access to Virginia Career Works Centers

Grant Participation All SCSEP participants must be: ‒ Aged 55 ‒ Unemployed ‒ Able to meet financial guidelines* Participation limits: ‒ 4-year work experience ‒ 25 hours per week (fluctuates based on enrollments) ‒ Pay not to exceed minimum wage

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Priority of Service Priority of service is given to individuals who meet one or more of the following categories: o Veterans and qualified spouses. o Over the age of 65. o Living with a disability. o Low literacy skills or limited English proficiency. o Reside in a rural area. o Homeless or at risk of homelessness. o Low employment prospects. o Failed to find employment after using services through the American Job Center system.

Training Assignments SCSEP offers a wide variety of temporary community service training positions at both nonprofit and public facilities, including: o Hospitals o Schools o Senior Centers o Government agencies o Libraries o Recovery Centers These positions are designed to provide the skills and experience necessary to obtain future employment outside the program. Additional training through lectures, seminars, one-on-one instruction and training programs.

Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic Virtual Training Webinars Job Readiness Booklet American Job Center (by appointment)

Community Service Training On-site 25hrs at Host Site Agency per week (subject to change) Monday through Friday 8hr per day maximum

How to Enroll Complete Enrollment Packet Provide copy of ID, Passport/Social Security Card, supporting documents to verify your household income Voided Check for Direct Deposit

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