The Senior Community Services Employment Service believes that achieving the American Dream is possible for everyone, regardless of age. Our mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency for older individuals who are working to achieve this dream. SCSEP provides opportunities for subsidized, useful, part-time community service assignments to limited income persons age 55 and older which could lead to permanent unsubsidized employment.
To participate in SCSEP, a person must be:
  • Age 55 or older
  • Legally eligible to work in the US
  • Living in a household with income no more than 125 percent of the Federal poverty level.
        By law, SCSEP gives special attention to those who are any of the following:
  • 65 years of age or older
  • Have a disability
  • Have limited English proficiency or low literacy skills
  • Reside in a rural area
  • a Veteran
  • Have low employment prospects
  • Are homeless or at risk for homelessness
SCSEP participants are paid minimum wage while they gain marketable job skills working part-time in non-profit and public organizations including senior centers, schools and libraries.  The program provides a win-win for participants and their communities:  Participants help community organizations extend their reach and capabilities while developing their own job skills, self-confidence, and a restored sense of self worth.  In 2004, SCSEP participants across the nation contributed more than 46 million hours of service to their communities and about 18,000 participants gained regular employment outside the program.

For more information, please contact Roy Hazzard at our Georgetown office - 302-856-7761.
The Senior Companion Program serves clients statewide.  Volunteers provide person-to-person non-medical support to help others stay independent.  They assist with grocery shopping, prepare and share a meal, assist with transportation needs, homemaker services, and ease loneliness.
If you're 55 and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Senior Companion. By becoming a companion to a frail person, you help that person stay in their own home. Whether you're giving families or professional caregivers much-needed time off, running errands, or simply being a friend, you'll make a difference that strengthens and helps preserve an individual's independence. And you'll join with thousands of others to help control the rising costs of health care.
If you are 55 or older and would like to know more or if you know someone who would benefit from having a Senior Companion, please call us today!
You know how much you value independence in your life. Now you can help others stay independent too.