Senior Employment Program

Director: Barbara Knight
Job Development Specialist:  Richard Devore

 

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History
Begun in 1968, the Senior Employment Program is funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act. As a major component of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), the mission of the program, which is implemented by agreements with agencies that sponsor Senior AIDE/Workers Projects, is to foster and promote useful part-time opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons who are 55 years or older and who have poor employment prospects, to foster individual economic self-sufficiency and to increase the number of person who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors.


The Senior Employment Program is sponsored by the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston Counties. The Commission administers the Senior Employment Program under contract with the State of Alabama Department of Senior Services and Senior Service America, Inc.

Purpose
The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for training and employment for individuals age 55 and older with limited incomes. After receiving training and work experience in a variety of areas, older workers are assisted in the transition into unsubsidized jobs in the private sector.

Participant Eligibility
Must be 55 years of age or older.
Must meet low-income guidelines.
Must reside within service area of sponsor agency.

Earning While Learning
Participants earn minimum wage while getting the training needed to make the transition to full or part-time employment outside of the program. Paid work experience allows enrollees to develop their skills. Formal and informal training is given on the job and through job development services, classroom training, or a combination of these.

Transition services for enrollees include:
Development of new skills and talents toward alternate career opportunities
Enhanced work experience through exposure to various assignments during enrollment
Efforts to transfer enrollees into private sector jobs after training

Enrollee Benefits
Annual physical examination
Personal counseling

Employment Services
Employers are afforded access to a strong hiring pool. Put a senior on your team and learn older workers have...

Low Turnover Rates Ability
Low Absenteeism Desire to Learn
A Strong Work Ethic Updated Skills
Years of Experience Adaptability
A Commitment to Quality


     As a non-fee employment service, the Senior Employment Program has trained, capable older workers available for both entry level and higher level positions.

For more information on the Senior Employment Program, contact Barbara Knight, Project Director, at (334) 794-4093 or 1-800-489-7606, ext. 1421.

Great Links
Senior Services America

CyberSeniors.Org
Southeast Alabama EDP - Retirement
Alabama Advantage