Area Agency on Aging:
Senior Community Services Employment Program

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) was established under Title V of the Older Americans Act to foster and promote useful part-time employment opportunities in community service activities for low-income persons who have poor employment prospects. Individuals enrolled in the program are assisted in returning to the work force to foster individual economic self-sufficiency and to increase the number of persons who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sector.
      
The purpose of the Senior Community Services Employment Program is to provide and promote useful part‑time community service employment for low‑income persons who are 55 years of age or older. Transition of program enrollees to private or other unsubsidized employment is the ultimate goal of the program.

Services

Participants benefit from employment information and paid training at established federal wage rates; help in obtaining unsubsidized employment; information on health and nutrition; and counsel in areas such as Social Security Administration benefits, Medicare benefits, and retirement. 

Eligibility

Individual who are 55 years of age or older that meet the income guidelines and who live in permanent dwelling places, within the service district, are eligible to enroll.  Individuals with a  desire to contribute to the general welfare of the community; availability for employment during normal business hours; and seeking employment of no more 20 hours per week at minimum Federal wage standards are encouraged to enroll.

Application

There is no application for services.  Simply contact the contracting agency listed, and ask to speak with Wendy Shouse, Aging Services Director.  If your call is not immediately answered leave a message, clearly stating your name, telephone number, and your interest.  Your call will be returned.

Contact

Wendy Shouse – Aging Services Director
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership
111 Professional Court
PO Box 738
Frankfort, KY  40602
(502) 695-4290
 Or, Toll Free at (800) 456-6571
(502) 695-1075 (FAX)
M-F  8:00AM - 4:30PM
wendy.shouse@bgcap.org