Evaluation Study of the Senior Community Service Employment Program Funded Under Title V of the Older American Act

摘要

The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The study was designed to assess: the relationship between SCSEP participant outcomes and factors such as enrollee characteristics; the ability of the program to reach and serve disadvantaged workers and minorities; the type and duration of program participation and costs; the satisfaction of enrollees with their jobs and of benefitting agencies with the program; the effect of urban/rural differences and State/national sponsorship on program operations and outcomes; the potential of SCSEP to transition enrollees to unsubsidized jobs; and coordination between SCSEP and other programs. The SCSEP is a part-time community service employment program targeted towards the needs of economically disadvantaged elderly aged 55 and older.