Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
The SCSEP is a part-time program designed for low-income individuals aged 55 and older who face poor employment prospects. Participants receive assignments at community and government agencies and are paid the higher of the Federal or State minimum wage. The program offers support in developing job search skills and locating permanent employment.
Participants work at non-profit or public service host agencies, gaining on-the-job training and valuable work experience. Throughout their training, they collaborate with a local Employment and Training Coordinator to secure permanent part-time or full-time unsubsidized jobs—either at their host agency or elsewhere in their community.
Benefits of the SCSEP include:
- Opportunity to establish a current work history
- Temporary paid work experience
- Improvement of marketable skills
- Development of new skills
What are the Eligibility Requirements for the SCSEP?
- Must be 55 years of age or older
- Resident of the State of Arkansas
- Not currently employed at the time of application
- Household income at or below 125% of the current Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines
SCSEP Documents
- Arkansas Senior Community Service Employment Program State Plan 2024-2027
- Arkansas Equitable Distribution Report 2024
- Arkansas Senior Community Service Employment Brochure – English
- Arkansas Senior Community Service Employment Brochure – Spanish
Contact Information
Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services
Gary Hinkle
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S530
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437
Phone: (501) 320-6586
Email: [email protected]
Office Location:
Arkansas Department of Human Services
700 Main Street, 5th Floor
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
