Looking to become an inclusive employer?
Starkey Employment Services has been a leading support for employers and companies in the Wichita area for over 25 years.
We are your source for diversity, recruitment, and training, offering innovative employment solutions for your business and creating customized supports dedicated to your company’s success.
By learning about your business, we find the right fit for your company and select from our candidates who are excitedly looking for a job! Additionally, we provide on-site support to ensure each step of orientation, training, and developing long-term work relationships is successful.
Our placements include a wide range of jobs in the area, such as administrative clerk, custodial, customer service, busing tables, food prep, dishwashing, stocking, warehouse, grocery clerk and child care.
Benefits of becoming an inclusive employer:
- Increases your talent selection
- Drives innovation
- Fosters creativity
- Builds community
- Provides value to your business
See what some of our employers are saying about us!
“He brings a lot of smiles, a lot of laughs. He’s full of energy, and he comes in and brings that energy with him and brightens everyone’s day up. At the end of the day, it’s nothing but a positive. They’re great to be around and their work ethic is better than a lot of the people’s I’ve seen.”
A.J. English, Prost
“Employers SHOULD consider hiring clients from Starkey. The support they provide is unparalleled, and absolutely leads to the success of the clients – and ultimately of the employer!”
Michael Snell, Rolling Hills Health and Rehab
“It’s amazing how (Josh, the person we hired from Starkey) can put a smile on all employees or customers’ faces with his positive outlook!”
Dena Moore, Davis Moore
Frequently Asked Questions
Starkey offers the following state-funded services, so they are at no cost to your company:
- Onboarding – support new hires and their team to successfully transition into your company.
- Training – hands-on support of your training process, ensuring the manager and new employee are equipped with strategies that promote learning and performance.
- Performance – offer options for performance reviews, brainstorm solutions to challenges, support career advancement opportunities.
- Change in duties/managers – we can provide more intense support to smooth transitions in staff or changes in job duties.
As your employee gains proficiency, our job coach will gradually reduce their presence, transitioning to a supportive resource role with monthly check-ins.
Our job seekers possess a wide range of skills that are applicable across different industries. They can fill existing roles or we can assist in creating a customized position that can assist your business during peak hours or help support your staff. We recommend asking your management staff if you had an extra person here, what would you want them to focus on? What are some tasks that employees can get behind on easily?
Finding long term, reliable entry level employees can be challenging. Our supported employment program here at Starkey has a proven track record of high standards for our the people we support that translate into high standards in the workplace. Most of our new hire placements have remained employed after one year. Many individuals have been employed over 5 years, our longest being 23 years working in the community! We strongly believe that the partnership can and will increase your workforce and business performance.
Starkey strives for the optimal job match, taking in consideration of job tasks and company culture. Should issues arise during their employment, a Starkey employment specialist will come out and assist in troubleshooting and addressing the problems. If the job match is not a fit, we support you in your company’s corrective action process and an amicable separation.
Candidates Ready to Work!
Anthony
Anthony is interested in janitorial work or working in a restaurant setting. He has had previous work experience at grocery stores and restaurants. Anthony is an extremely hard worker, reliable and has a natural ability to connect with others. He gets his motivation from years of experience working on his parents’ farm.
Anthony (Tony)
Anthony (Tony) is interested in a dishwashing or cleaning position where he can contribute to maintaining a clean and organized environment. He has several years of hands-on experience in both dishwashing and janitorial roles, working efficiently while following proper sanitation practices. Tony is a dependable and caring individual who is known for his punctuality, friendliness, and strong work ethic. Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing at home, spending time with his family, and being involved in his church community.
Ariana
Ariana is a dependable and punctual person who is eager to enter the workforce and gain new experience. Open to a wide range of opportunities, she brings a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude that would make her a valuable addition to any team. She enjoys making cards and spending time with her husband in her free time.
Charles
Charles has experience in janitorial and maintenance-style roles. He previously worked at NuWay, where his duties included cleaning tables, taking out trash, sweeping, and mopping. He also worked at Olive Garden performing similar cleaning tasks along with some prep cooking, He has experience doing lawn care and snow shoveling, providing basic outdoor maintenance services. Charles enjoys bowling, visiting the library, and playing pool. He prefers to stay busy and has a routine-oriented lifestyle, typically waking up early and engaging in structured daily activities.
Clifford
Clifford is seeking employment in either a grocery store or automotive setting, where he can apply his strong work ethic and hands-on skills. He has experience in customer service, stocking, and maintaining clean, organized spaces, along with a background in general maintenance and vehicle care. Clifford is dependable, detail oriented, and works well both independently and as part of a team. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his father and working on projects around the house.
Danya
Danya is very interested in working in a retail setting, specifically working with clothing. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Kindness is a core strength that Danya brings to every environment. She is eager to find a job in a supportive environment.
Darell
Darell is a dependable and detail-oriented job seeker who enjoys staying active and having clear tasks to complete each day. With experience in cleaning, lawn care, and delivery work, he contributes to organized, well-maintained environments and brings a friendly personality and bright smile to the workplace. He is known for his reliability, positive attitude, and focus on completing tasks safely and accurately.
Ethan
Ethan is seeking employment in a hardware store or retail setting, where he can build on his previous hands-on experience and strong customer service skills. He is dependable, motivated, and known for his positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ethan is friendly, respectful, and a go-getter who takes initiative and enjoys staying busy. He works well both independently and as part of a team and is eager to continue learning and growing in a workplace environment. In his free time, Ethan enjoys working out at the gym, staying active, and being involved in his local church community.
Fabian
Fabian is a conscientious and reliable worker with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent ability to follow directions. He has experience in production, janitorial, assembly, landscaping, and print shop settings, where he consistently completed assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. Fabian is bilingual in English and Spanish and has demonstrated success working in structured environments. Fabian enjoys watching movies, playing X-Box and mowing the lawn.
Matthew
Matthew is a reliable and punctual job seeker who takes pride in following instructions and completing tasks accurately the first time. He is detail- and task-oriented and works best in structured, predictable environments. Matthew brings hands-on experience in janitorial work, outdoor maintenance, and basic food preparation, with a strong focus on keeping work areas clean and orderly. He has a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation, supporting consistent attendance.
Michael
Michael is a seeking a quieter role away from general public. He has previous experience working at a grocery store for over a decade. He brings a strong work ethic to any job he works, along with reliability and focus. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Robin
Robin is seeking part-time work and has a high interest in a career as a data entry or office clerk. Robin has paid work experience at Wesley Medical Center and Goodwill. She is reliable, helpful and polite, and builds a strong rapport with others by being genuinely kind and approachable.
Ryan
Ryan is seeking employment in a warehouse setting where he can put his strong work ethic and hands-on experience to use. He brings over a decade of warehouse experience, including order fulfillment, inventory management, and operating equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Ryan is dependable, motivated, and a fast learner who works well both independently and as part of a team. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with his family.
Ready To Get Started?
If you’re ready to learn more about how your company can benefit from Starkey’s Supported Employment Program, please call us at 316.942.4221 or click the button below.