Preferred Employment
Address
7020 Chippewa Street
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 835-0226
AKA:
Alternative Opportunities
Description:
Employment agency for individuals with disabilities. Services include job training and supported employment.
ALSO KNOWN AS
ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
JESS (PROJECT JESS)
PROJECT JESS
JESS, INC.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 19, 2024
Year Incorporated:
1979
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
7020 Chippewa Street
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Contacts
Donald Scales
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 835-0226
Fax
(314) 644-0461
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Prepares students for employment through classroom training, internships, and job training for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the City of St. Louis.
Hours
Throughout academic school year
Required Documents
Proof of City residency - School records
Eligibility
Students ages 16-21 years with intellectual or developmental disability
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral from school
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Supported Employment (Adult Services): Assists individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities find a job based on person's interests, skills level, and need for supports. Each client has a "job coach" to work side-by-side to provide support.
Hours
Call for hours
Required Documents
Certification from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Social Security Card - Photo ID - Proof of residence
Eligibility
Must meet Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) requirements and Division of Mental Health (DMH) definition of developmental disability - Must be age 16 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral from Vocational Rehabilitation
Languages
English - American Sign Language
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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