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.
Chris
Chris is looking for a job where he can work with his hands. He thrives on routines and structure. He consistently demonstrates strong focus and attention to detail in all that he does. Chris enjoys playing games, attending community activities with his family and collecting rubber ducks.
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.
John
John is ready to enter the workforce and brings dedication and commitment to everything in which he is involved. He would enjoy working in a manufacturing setting but is open to joining any team that would allow him to showcase his hardworking attitude and skillset. John is seeking full-time employment. His strengths are dependability, flexibility, and a motivation to learn. In his free time, you can find John playing sports with special Olympics, helping out on the family farm or hanging out with friends and family.
Lacey
Lacey is eager to find a job working around kids. Her preferred job setting would be a daycare or a school cafeteria. She has a positive attitude and a willingness to help others. When Lacey is not working, she enjoys watching TV shows, eating out with her family and taking care of her dog. Lacey is dependable, helpful and possesses great time-management skills.
Nehemiah
Nehemiah is interested in working with computers. His preference would be an indoor environment where he can showcase his computer skills. He is friendly, dependable and eager to find a job. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and playing video games.
Niyongere
Niyongere is seeking part-time employment as a dishwasher or busser. His ideal employment setting would be a hotel. He is extremely hardworking, great at following directions and energetic. He is fluent in Kirundi and communicates with some English as well. He has had previous job experience at hotels as a dishwasher. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his church community and participating in the choir.
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.
Russell
Russell is seeking part-time employment in a grocery store setting. Russell brings over 20 years of experience from working at McDonald’s. He would enjoy a front-facing role, working in a position that allows him to interact with customers and build rapport with others. Russell is hard working, motivated, and extremely reliable. He enjoys spending time with his wife and his church community.
Sebastian
Sebastian is hoping to obtain employment working in a hotel setting. Sebastian would be most interested in janitorial or housekeeping work. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Sebastian is extremely motivated to work and is polite and reliable. In his free time you can find him spending time with family, watching TV or doing crafts.
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.