Starkey Inc.·Wichita, Kansas
Support individuals with disabilities in a group home setting by helping them reach their full potential. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, basic household duties, and engaging in interactive activities.
How you will make a difference 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.
Perform or assist individuals served with personal hygiene and basic household duties.
See Why Employees Love Working At Starkey!
You may get to participate in interactive activities such as local sporting events, botanica gardens, holiday parties, etc. "I've never enjoyed going to a job like I do Starkey." Rushia, Behavior Support Assistant Supervisor. "If you want a rewarding job, this is the place." Mike, Behavior Support Specialist.
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 $16.75 Weekday Hours ($7.75 during sleep hours 12a-6a) $17.75 Weekend Hours ($8.75 during sleep hours 12a-6a) Paid Overnight "Get Paid to Sleep" from 12a-6a *During sleep hours, you may still be required to provide assistance to clients personal care needs.
Schedules Available Tues-Fri Sun-Tues Fri-Sun (You are at the group home for the entire weekend) 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 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 Requirements for a Direct Support Professional role Must have proof of education (High School Diploma, GED, and/or Work-Keys Bronze Certificate) Be at least 18 years old Valid Driver's License for a minimum of two years with a good driving record.
Availability for 2-4 weeks of training M-F 8:30am-5:00pm OPTIONAL: ASL (American Sign Language) preferred.
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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, ANCOR and the Nonprofit Chamber of Service.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or Work-Keys Bronze Certificate. A valid driver's license held for at least two years and availability for initial training are required.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.
