Download or read book Documenting the Health Well Being and Experiences of Older Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program written by Cal Halvorsen and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job-training program for older adults and serves people aged 55 and older who live at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and experience long-term unemployment, disability, and other employment barriers. Using paper and online surveys, this study asked SCSEP participants about their experiences in the program as well as six dimensions of health and well-being: physical, cognitive, psychological, social, financial, and interpersonal. Participants reported that the benefits of the program encompassed not only personal finances, but also social engagement and self-confidence. Overall, they reported strong support from their supervisors who had a strong understanding of SCSEP's goals. Although most planned to search for a paid job after leaving SCSEP, a sizable majority were considering searching for a volunteer role as well. Most respondents also reported at least one chronic disease. Beyond the program's primary purpose of on-the-job training, most participants reported that through their participation in SCSEP, they learned about services and supports to help them financially as well as free or low-cost classes to increase their skills or knowledge. They were highly likely to tell their family, friends, and acquaintances about these resources, too. The sample highlights the diversity of SCSEP participants in Massachusetts regarding race, language, nativity, and education, among other factors. Findings suggest that while participants join SCSEP for help finding a job and the financial support that is a part of the program, they gain additional knowledge about additional financial, health, and training resources that they then share to their family, friends, and acquaintances.
Download or read book Documenting the Health Well Being and Experiences of Older Asian Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program written by Cal Halvorsen and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job-training program for older adults and serves people aged 55 and older who live at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and experience long-term unemployment, disability, and other employment barriers. Using paper and online surveys, this study asked Asian participants about their experiences in SCSEP as well as six dimensions of health and well-being: physical, cognitive, psychological, social, financial, and interpersonal. The results showed that Asian SCSEP participants in Massachusetts are a diverse group who are often in financially precarious positions and seeking paid work. Many are contributing to their communities by caring for children and adults in need and, if they are not already volunteering, many report interest in finding volunteer work. In addition to their financial precarity, these participants share experiences and traits that may make them more vulnerable or underrepresented in the U.S. context. These include their status as immigrants, speaking languages other than English at home, and having low educational attainment. Due to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and bias over the past few years, they may also be experiencing negative consequences that were not covered in this survey.
Download or read book Unemployed Immigrant and Older Asian Workers in a U S Based Job Training Program written by Patrick Ho Lam Lai and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a U.S.-based job-training program that serves unemployed workers aged 55 and older with incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. While federal funds are set aside to serve Asian workers in SCSEP, little is known about their characteristics and experiences. In response, this pilot study aimed to document the health, well-being, and experiences of older Asian SCSEP participants in Massachusetts through the completion of a survey. Respondents (N=39) ranged in age from 58 to 73 and identified as either Chinese (72%) or Vietnamese (28%). All were immigrants, and almost all spoke a language other than English at home. Most reported “good” health as well as financial difficulties. They also stated that their supervisors in their placements were supportive. On average, respondents noted moderate interest in searching for a paid job after exiting SCSEP, although more reported interest in searching for a volunteer role. Key to the success of this study was a robust collaboration with a local human services organization with strong ties to the Chinese and Vietnamese communities. The findings highlight the importance of this growing group of older workers.
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Download or read book Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-03-26 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the U.S. is experiencing a change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging population tends to focus on the adequacy of Medicare and Social Security, retirement of older Americans, and the need to identify policies, programs, and strategies that address the health and safety needs of older workers. Older workers differ from their younger counterparts in a variety of physical, psychological, and social factors. Evaluating the extent, causes, and effects of these factors and improving the research and data systems necessary to address the health and safety needs of older workers may significantly impact both their ability to remain in the workforce and their well being in retirement. Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers provides an image of what is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed to encourage social polices that guarantee older workers a meaningful share of the nation's work opportunities.
Download or read book Senior Community Service Employment written by Cornelia M. Blanchette and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gerontological Social Work and COVID 19 written by Michelle Putnam and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The novel coronavirus and the resultant COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected older adults in terms of the number of lives lost, concerns about safety of institutional and home and community-based care, the impact of isolation and seclusion, and the ability to participate and engage in meaningful and contributory activities. The pandemic has uncovered layers of ageism that are embedded in societies globally and challenges us all to address the pervasive individual, institutional, and structural biases that permit age-based discrimination. Within the interdisciplinary field of gerontology, social workers lead organizations, provide direct services and supports, facilitate community engagement and participation, and deliver therapeutic interventions among other roles and activities that facilitate positive outcomes for older adults and their families. In Gerontological Social Work and COVID-19: Calls for Change in Education, Practice, and Policy from International Voices, scholars, practice professionals, and other stakeholders reflect on the initial months of the pandemic. They articulate immediate needs the pandemic has created and uncovered, and further identify directions the field must go in to meet the moment and prepare for the future ahead. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work.
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Download or read book Senior Community Service Employment Program written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aging of the baby boom generation and increased life expectancy pose serious challenges for our nation. Older adults often must re-enter the workforce in order to remain self-sufficient. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal program that is specifically designed to assist low-income older adults by providing part-time community service jobs and training to prepare for employment. Since passage of the 2000 Older Americans Act Amendments (OAA), SCSEP has also increasingly focused on promoting economic self-sufficiency through placement in unsubsidized employment. In 2005, Congress appropriated about $439 million to serve about 100,000 older workers. Administered by the Department of Labor (Labor), SCSEP is implemented through 69 grantees, including 13 national organizations and 56 state and territorial agencies. The Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging asked GAO to (1) determine what effect the OAA Amendments have had on the distribution of SCSEP funds to national and state grantees, (2) describe the progress Labor has
Download or read book The Recession and the Older Worker written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Employment and Retirement Incomes and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Do Employment Programs Help to Make Older Workers More Employable written by Tammy Carter Terrell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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