Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional-Inclusive Culture!

Looking for a meaningful job where your work truly matters, even if you don't have prior experience?

At Starkey, we support adults with disabilities to live full, safe, and satisfying lives. We operate multiple group homes and day programs across the Wichita area, giving you the opportunity to work close to home while making a real impact in your community.

No experience? No problem. We provide paid training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow.

How You Can Empower Others as a Direct Support Professional

• Support individuals diagnosed with a disability in a group home setting.
• Teach, learn and interact with our persons served to help them reach their full potential.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene and basic household duties.
• You may get to participate in interactive activities such as local sporting events, Botanica Gardens, Holiday Parties, etc.

See Why Employees Love Working At Starkey!

• "When we come together, the teamwork and the community and the vibe that we all bring with each other is just really fun."- Kadejah
• "I love working here, building that bond with persons served, and I just feel like it's made me a better person." - Dani

Benefits for your wallet

• Paid on-the-job training
• Paid Referral Bonus up to $500!
• Paid Time Off (First year, 13 days; years 2-4, 16 days)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Assistance with obtaining CNA/CMA certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial help for emergencies
• Anniversary gifts and employee prizes

Pay rates

First Shift: $15.00 per hour

Second Shift Weekday: $15.75 per hour/Second Shift Weekend: $16.75 per hour

Third Shift Weekday: $17.00 per hour/Third Shift Weekend:$18.00 per hour

Wide Variety of Schedules to Fit Your Needs

We offer a variety of full time and part time flexible schedules. We have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings. If you are selected for a pre-screen interview, we will discuss all schedules we have open that match your availability!

Come Join Us for Our Open Interviews on Tuesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm!

• Same day interviews at our HR and Training building: 8428 W. 13 th St. Ste.120, Wichita, Kansas 67212

Benefits for your well-being

• Access to mental health support and other resources through our employee assistance program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending and Dependent Care
• Opportunities for promotion
• Flexible work schedules
• Discounted YMCA Memberships

Requirements for the Direct Support Professional role

• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or Work-Keys Bronze Certificate
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record. (we may be able to accommodate, but not guaranteed)
• Pass drug and alcohol screenings
• Pass criminal background checks
• Must be available for 2-4 weeks of PAID training, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm.
• OPTIONAL: ASL (American Sign Language) preferred, but NOT required.

T his is not a complete job description. A complete job description is available upon request.

EOE

Starkey is an affiliate provider of the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization, licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, has programs accredited by CARF International, and is a member of InterHab, and ANCOR.