Caregiver/Support Specialist – Adult Day Program

Starkey, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hiring bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

CNA/CMA assistance

Job summary

Starkey, Inc. is hiring a Behavior Support Specialist to join the Day Support Program on our Wichita campus. You will support adults with disabilities, applying positive behavior strategies in a structured daytime setting.

This hands-on role emphasizes patience, teamwork, and clear communication as you implement behavior plans, teach life skills, assist with daily routines, and participate in community outings with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or WorkKeys Bronze Certificate required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Availability for 2–4 weeks of paid training (Mon–Fri).
• Optional: bilingual in ASL or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and daily support to adults in a day program.
• Implement behavior support plans and encourage positive choices.
• Teach social, communication, and coping skills.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as needed.
• Engage individuals in structured activities and community outings.
• Work closely with a supportive team to help individuals reach goals.

Skills

Patience

Behavior support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

WorkKeys Bronze Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others succeed, especially in managing behaviors and building life skills?

Starkey is hiring Behavior Support Specialists to work in our Day Support Program on our main Wichita campus.

In this role, you'll support adults with disabilities who may experience challenging behaviors, using positive behavior strategies in a structured, daytime program environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide behavioral and daily support to adults with disabilities in a day program setting
• Implement behavior support plans and encourage positive choices
• Teach social, communication, and coping skills
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as needed
• Engage individuals in structured activities as well as participate in fun community outings and activities.
• Work closely with a supportive team to help individuals reach their goals

This is hands-on, meaningful work where your patience and consistency truly matter.

Schedule & Location

• Daytime hours (Typically M-F 8:00am-4:00pm)
• Main campus Day Support program
• No overnight shifts

Pay

• Starting at $16.50/hour

Why Work at Starkey?

• Paid on-the-job training (behavior support skills provided)
• Hiring bonus up to $1,000
• Paid time off & 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement & CNA/CMA assistance
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow

Benefits for Your Well-Being

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health support and resources)
• Discounted YMCA memberships
• Opportunities for promotion and career advancement

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Bronze Certificate
• Valid driver's license required
• Availability for 2-4 weeks of PAID training (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Optional: Bilingual in ASL or Spanish (not required)

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, ANCOR and the Nonprofit Chamber of Service.