Employment Services
At Rauch Employment Services, we believe that there is no better investment than in another human being.
Hours of Operation: Office Hours: 8:00am - 4pm. Employment Consultants available based on hours of the participants’ business’ needs (24/7)
Locations: Offices at 845 Park Place, New Albany, IN, and 941 West McClain Ave., Suite #D, Scottsburg, IN 47170; programming at work settings in the community
Population Served: Adults with disabilities, age 18 years+
Counties Served: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Jennings, Jackson, and Scott County
Services Provided: Employment planning services, skills assessment, resume writing & mock interviews, job development, job coaching, trial work experiences
Payer Sources: : Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Waivers and Private Pay.
Fees: Based on Division of Disability Rehabilitative Services
Referral Sources: Vocational Rehabilitation, Waiver Case Management, Participant and Businesses
Please contact John Fussell if you have any questions or would like to learn more about Employment Services opportunities!
Rauch, Inc.'s Employment Services department provides employment placement services to participants who have barriers to employment. Participants obtain and maintain employment through career explorations, job readiness, soft skills training, job development, follow along services, and individual job coaching. These services are designed in accordance with the individual's support needs and preferences. Our staff assists each participant in discovering and understanding vocational interests, values, temperaments, work-related behaviors, aptitudes, skills, physical capabilities, learning style, and training needs.
Employers benefit from hiring participants by having a talented pool of employees who are dedicated to working, training support for the employee, tax credits and more.
Our services emphasize the human elements of developing the workforce, seeing the whole person’s strengths, talents, abilities and life situation, and then matching them to the needs and requirements of businesses. Each participant served is paired with an Employment Consultant who can assist in addressing employment-related concerns and/or to help the participant further skills training. If desired, the Employment Consultant may remain on the jobsite until both the employer and participant are satisfied that job tasks can be independently performed. The advantage of this arrangement is that it provides an immediate, on site, one-to-one intervention resource and helps improve employee retention rates.
Rauch has a very successful placement record, finding and maintaining employment for participants at companies like Kroger, Goodwill, Walmart, Amazon, Lowe’s Distribution Center and more.
Pre-ETS
Pre- Employment Transition Services or Pre-ETS helps students navigate towards independent living. Our Pre-ETS team of coaches’ meet with students during the school year to help them prepare for life after high school through varies activities, discovery, learning opportunities, and connection with the community. We also utilizes breaks from school to arrange guided tours of businesses to inform our students of what kinds of opportunities are available.
The Pre-ETS team focuses on 5 areas of service:
Job exploration
Pre-ETS Job Exploration Counseling is a core component that helps students with disabilities explore different career options and identify potential career paths that align with their interests and skills. This involves activities like discussing career options, learning about in-demand jobs, and taking interest assessments. The goal is to increase a student's motivation, expand their career horizons, and connect their education to future employment.
Work-based learning experiences
WBLEs are designed to provide students with disabilities hands-on experience in real work settings, helping them connect classroom learning with potential career paths. These experiences can include internships, job shadowing, and other activities that offer insight into specific industries and workplace expectations.
Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in post-secondary education
Learning about educational opportunities refers to the services provided to students with disabilities, typically aged 14-21, to help them explore and prepare for postsecondary education or training programs. These services focus on providing information and support to help students make informed decisions about their future educational paths and understand the resources available to them.
Workplace readiness
Workplace readiness training refers to a component of Pre-ETS focused on developing essential skills and behaviors necessary for successful entry into the workforce. It includes training on "soft skills," such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, as well as independent living skills like time management and financial literacy. The goal is to equip students with the tools they need to navigate the workplace and transition to employment or further education.
Instruction in Self-Advocacy
Training on self-advocacy will develop the ability of a student to effectively communicate their needs, interests, and desires, and to advocate for themselves in various settings. It involves learning to express oneself clearly, negotiate, and assert one's needs, particularly in the context of education, employment, and community participation.
2021-2022 Satisfaction Survey Results
Below are testaments to our program!
“We definitely will hire more folks from Rauch for our business”
“Rauch staff are very polite and knowledgeable”
“Thank you for helping me find a great job”
Employment Consultants are “very helpful, supportive and we have fun”
John Fussell, Director of Employment Services
Email: jfussell@rauchinc.org • Phone: 812-945-4063
Rauch Employment Services has 2 area locations:
Rauch Administrative Offices
845 Park Place • New Albany, IN 47150
Employment Services Satellite Office
941 West McClain Ave., Suite #D • Scottsburg, IN 47170
Rauch Employment Services operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed holidays.