Senior Community Service Employment Program

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for the elder. In SCSEP, participants gain work experience in a variety of community service activities at nonprofit and public facilities; including schools, hospitals, day-care centers, and senior centers.

As an eligible SCSEP participant, you will receive a variety of benefits that will help you transition into your new job. Some of these benefits include:

  • Acquiring new job skills
  • Updating your existing job skills
  • Gaining self-confidence
  • Learning workplace systems and procedures
  • Improving on your resume
  • Providing community service

Eligible individuals for SCSEP must meet the following required minimum requirements:

  • Age 55 years and older
  • Low Income
  • Unemployed
  • Resident of Harris, Polk or Dallas County

Agencies who wish to host a participant MUST:

  • Be government agencies; OR
  • Be a private nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service.

If you are interested in becoming a host agency please contact Anna Farris at

346-374-8516 or [email protected]

Click HERE for upcoming SCSEP events