Unemployed older workers face significant labor market obstacles when attempting to find
employment. Social workers employed in community-based gerontology settings often intervene
with older workers as they search for employment. This article presents the findings from an
evaluation and replication of a Job Club intervention strategy designed to assist older workers
in regaining employment. Using an experimental pre-post control group design, the results
indicate that Job Club programs are more effective than traditional job search assistance
strategies in helping participants obtain employment. The benefits of using behavioral strategies
such as the Job Club in social work practice with unemployed older workers are discussed.
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