After leaving Juneau County he became the Discharge Planner at the Wood County Jail. At this point, he was responsible for keeping inmates from returning to jail. During that period Scott helped reduce the jail recidivism rate from 81% to 16% which in turn saved the county government over $1 million. This was achieved by implementing self sufficiency plans, including employment searches.

Scott went on to start his own employment and training company called NEW Opportunities where he continues to make a mark on helping more individuals become self-sufficient citizens.

Today, Scott serves as the Chairman of the Public Benefit Reform Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Committee. He also serves on the Environment Committee along with the College and Universities Committee, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, and Government Accountability and Oversight Committee.

Over the past few sessions his biggest accomplishments include revamping Wisconsin's entitlement program system to create more accountability and make work for all WI residents more available and rewarding. Along with that, locally Scott was instrumental in helping bring the rapid development of the Sand Valley golf resort to the area which now employs close to 600 individuals in Adams County. Adding those jobs and keeping a local company Skyward in Central WI have led to close to 2,000 jobs to the area economy. Scott continues to fight daily to re-open the Wisconsin Rapids Mill site after being vetoed by Governor Evers in 2021.