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Senior Community Service Employment Program SCSEP . California Department of Aging Participant Staff Training Determining & Documenting Eligibility . Clear your mind and take a deep breath. Overview of Training: 1. Discuss SCSEP eligibility.
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Senior Community Service Employment ProgramSCSEP California Department of Aging Participant Staff Training Determining & Documenting Eligibility
Overview of Training: 1. Discuss SCSEP eligibility
Begin at the beginning • Interview via telephone or in person to determine if a candidate is eligible for SCSEP • Is the candidate 55 years or older? • Does the candidate earn 125% or less of the current federal poverty guideline? • Is the candidate unemployed? • Is the candidate a resident of California?
If the candidate eligible and you have suitable Community Service Assignment position available then: Assist the candidate with filling out the SCSEP Participate Form: Make sure you complete all form fields because this information ties directly into the SPARQ database SCSEP Participant Form
Questions about Enrollment? • The SCSEP Data Collection Handbook explains every data element on the: • Participant Form • Community Service Assignment Form • Exit Form • Unsubsidized Employment Form
Calculating SCSEP Income Eligibility can feel like rocket science!
What documents are needed to calculate income? Official documents showing income include but are not limited to the following: • Paystubs • Unemployment Check Stubs • Social Security Award Letter • Pension Statements • Bank Statements If married, then SCSEP candidate must bring in spouse’s income documents
Federal Requirements 1.Federal Poverty Guideline – Revised yearly in January. 2.TEGL NO. 12-06- Revised Income Inclusions and Exclusions and Procedures for Determining SCSEP Eligibility (12-28-06)
Use a Worksheet to Document the Income Eligibility Calculations ►Several projects use the CDA SCSEP Eligibility Calculator as their worksheet: ►The eligibility calculator is located on the CDA website. ►The rest of the projects developed their own income calculation sheets. ►Sample income worksheets available upon request. CDA Eligibility Calculator
Ready to Enroll? Not quite yet…Priorities of Service Must be Considered
Documentation New Participant File Contents ►Completed Participant Form ►Official Documents Validating Eligibility ►Case Notes ►Receipt of Orientation & SCSEP Participant Handbook ►Receipt of Medical Examination Offer ►Assessment ►Individual Employment Plan ►Community Service Assignment ►Training Position Duty Statement
Participant’s enrollment is complete and they are on their way to success! Thank You!