Starkey Inc.·Wichita, Kansas
Support adults with disabilities in group homes by assisting with daily living activities and personal care. Teach essential life skills and accompany individuals on community outings to encourage independence.
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.
What You'll Do As a Direct Support Professional, you'll work in one of our group homes located throughout Wichita, helping individuals with daily living and personal goals.
Support adults with disabilities in daily activities Teach life skills and encourage independence Assist with personal care and household tasks Participate in fun community outings and activities Every day is different-and every day, your work makes a difference.
See Why Employees Love Working At Starkey! "These guys are wonderful.
They're just people like us.
Everybody's so friendly." - Robin "Everybody asks me when I am going to retire, and I say "Never." There's a place for everybody here.
They love us, we love them." - Cheryl We offer a supportive team environment where your work is appreciated-and with multiple locations across Wichita, we'll do our best to match you with a site and schedule that fits your needs.
Pay Second Shift Weekday: $15.75 per hour/Second Shift Weekend: $16.75 per hour Flexible Schedules & Locations We offer a wide variety of part-time schedules and have multiple group homes across the Wichita area.
If selected for a pre-screen interview, we'll review all open locations and schedules that best match your availability and preferences.
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.
13th St.
Ste.120, Wichita, Kansas 67212 Why Work at Starkey?
Paid on‑the‑job training Paid Referral Bonus up to $500!
Anniversary gifts and employee prizes Multiple group homes throughout Wichita Career growth & promotion opportunities What We're Looking For High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Bronze Valid driver's license (2+ years preferred) Ability to pass background and drug screenings Available for 2–4 weeks of paid training (M–F, 8:30–5:00) Optional: Spanish or ASL bilingual skills (not required) This 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.
Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Bronze and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be able to pass background and drug screenings and attend 2-4 weeks of paid training.
Market context
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