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Heartland Resources, Inc.
108 E. Main
P.O. Box 460
Ewing, MO  63440

537-209-3600

Missouri's Senior Employment Program

How does the program work?

Enrollees are placed in non-profit or public service-type agency positions for 20 hours per week.  They receive on-the-job training and experience.  During their training, enrollees work with the local Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) director and staff to achieve permanent part-time or full-time unsubsidized employment either at their host agency or with other employment sources in their area.

What is the purpose of the program?

• To provide enrollees with meaningful part-time training experience in community services; and
  

• To provide opportunities in obtaining meaningful, unsubsidized employment in the private industry or the public sector.

What are the program goals?

The program's overall goal is to assist enrollees in obtaining gainful employment.  In addition, enrollees benefit from:

• Development of new skills and talents toward alternative career opportunities;
  

• Enhancement of work experience through exposure to various jobs during enrollment; and
  

• Help with locating permanent full or part-time employment.

Who is Eligible?

Individuals age 55 or older, who meet low-income guidelines.  Your local Area Agency on Aging can help determine if you are eligible.

What type of benefits do enrollees receive?

• Temporary paid work experience;
  

• Improvement of marketable skills;
  

• Development of new skills;
  

• Opportunity to establish a current work history;
  

• Assistance in developing job search skills and locating a permanent job;
  

• Support and encouragement as self-confidence and abilities grow;
  

• Job-related counseling;
  

• Opportunity for a yearly physical examination; and
  

• Many other benefits.

What type of non-profit and/or public agencies participate as home agencies?

• Schools

• Hospitals

• Senior Citizen Centers

• Libraries

• Nutrition Programs

• Adult / Child Daycare Centers

• Health Care Center

• Government Offices

• YMCAs / YWCAs

• Rehabilitation Centers

• Housing Authorities

• Long-term Care Facilities

What are the benefits for employers?

Enrollees enhance ...

• Stability in the workforce;
  

• Loyalty;
  

• Dependability;
  

• Role models for younger employees;
  

• Low rate of turnover, thereby reducing training costs; and
  

• Meeting productivity expectations.
  

For more information,
contact your local Area Agency
on Aging, Heartland Resources, Inc.
108 E. Main
P.O. Box 460
Ewing, MO  63440

537-209-3600

Revised  Monday, October 16, 2006    Visitor