Careers
Work That Changes Lives—Including Yours
Join a team of experts, including clinicians, educators and direct support professionals building a future where every child with neurodevelopmental challenges realizes their full potential.
Why work at Heartspring?
This isn’t just a job. It’s a place to build a legacy, push boundaries, and change lives in ways you haven’t yet imagined.
You could provide life-changing early intervention services, help guide students toward greater independence, or support children behind the scenes through organizational roles that amplify our impact.
Together, we’re part of something bigger: a movement to transform the future for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and conditions.
Impact & Culture
We lead with integrity, serve with excellence and celebrate progress. Possibility lives in every child and career built here.
Growth & Career Paths
With apprenticeships, tuition support, and pathways to the top of your field, your Heartspring career can start anywhere and lead everywhere.
Holistic Benefits
Wellbeing isn’t an afterthought. It’s essential. From free primary and mental health care to flexible schedules, we invest in you.
Observations & Internships
Get real-world experience in clinical, educational, or administrative settings while learning from professionals who are passionate about helping you grow.
Open Positions—Find Your Role. Make An Impact.
Explore open positions and apply for a role where your skills and passion create real change in children’s futures.
Therapists & Clinicians
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity within our organization for a passionate and dedicated professional to join our Outpatient Clinic team as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
At Heartspring, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Our mission is to provide exceptional support and evidence-based interventions that empower these children to reach their full potential. As a BCBA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing these interventions, working closely with our multidisciplinary team.
Job Description & Application
At Heartspring, we are driven by our core values: excellence, possibility, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. We provide innovative and compassionate care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities in a therapeutic school and residential setting.
Job Description & ApplicationJoin Our Team as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental conditions? Our pediatric clinic is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our compassionate team.
Job Description & ApplicationJob Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing primary care to students with Autism and other disabilities. The RN is responsible for overseeing the delivery of comprehensive health care needs of residential Heartspring students and providing staff training as needed. The RN works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes medical professionals, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, board certified behavior analysts, teachers, and residential supervisors.
Job Description & ApplicationMake a Difference Every Day—Join Heartspring
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? At Heartspring, we’re entering an exciting new chapter—guided by fresh leadership and bold strategic goals. Now is the perfect time to join a mission-driven team that’s redefining pediatric care in Wichita.
Job Description & ApplicationHeartspring is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for our Outpatient Clinic to cover maternity leave from approximately October 2025 - January 2026. There is also the potential of working into a permanent position.
Residential Direct Care
Job Summary
A Residential Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in the group home environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. DSPs work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. The Weekday 2nd Shift Direct Support Professional works Sunday 7:45 am - 10:45 pm, Monday - Wednesday 3:15pm - 10:45 pm.
Job Description & ApplicationJob Summary
A Residential Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in the group home environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. DSPs work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. The Direct Support Professional Weekday 3rd shift works Monday - Friday 10:30 pm- 8:30 am and can qualify for full-time benefits.
Job Description & ApplicationJob Summary
A Residential Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in the group home environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. DSPs work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. The Direct Support Professional Weekend shift works Thursday 3:15 - 10:45pm, Friday 3:00 pm - 10:45 pm, and Saturday 7:45 am - 10:45 pm.
Job Description & ApplicationJob Summary
A Residential Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in the group home environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. DCPs work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. The Direct Support Professional Weekend 3rd shift works Friday - Monday 10:30 pm- 8:30 am and can qualify for full-time benefits.
Job Description & ApplicationSpecial Education
Due to internal promotions, we have a new opening for a Cafeteria Aide. Come join our team and grow with us!
Job Summary
A Classroom Paraprofessional works in the school/classroom environment with students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. Classroom Paraprofessional’s work directly with students, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills.
Job Description & ApplicationThe Heartspring School has an immediate opening for a special education teacher who would like to join our dedicated team who have found or renewed their purpose by working with our unique students. Together, we strive to fulfill our vision of, “Creating hope and opportunity that changes the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.”
Heartspring is located in Wichita, Kansas, and is a leading provider of services and therapies for children from Kansas and across the country who have complex needs and developmental disabilities. We offer a residential and day school, pediatric therapies, and autism services. Our school serves students aged 5 to 22 impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. We specialize in caring for individuals with behaviors that interfere with academic, home, and community life.
Job Description & ApplicationAdministration & Support
Are you the person who can fix just about anything—and fix it right? Do you take pride in not just starting projects, but finishing them promptly, completely, and correctly? If so, we’d love for you to bring your talents to our team!
Job Summary
The Major Gifts Donor Advisor is responsible for developing and managing relationships with individual donors and prospects who are capable of making significant contributions to support the organization's mission and strategic priorities. This role will manage a portfolio of donors, cultivate and steward relationships, and secure major gifts through personalized engagement, strategic communication, and meaningful donor experiences. A key aspect of this role is to drive contributions to the Capital Campaign, which will fund transformative investments in our facilities, programs, and long-term sustainability.
Job Description & ApplicationAt Heartspring, we’re investing in marketing and communications as we re-emerge as an internationally recognized Center of Excellence in pediatric neurodevelopment. This is not a traditional nonprofit role—it’s a high-level marketing leadership opportunity with clear KPIs for brand building, lead generation, and revenue growth. As our organization expands with new facilities coming in Wichita’s downtown health care corridor, you’ll lead a dedicated team, drive integrated campaigns across multiple service lines, guide an internal culture shift through communications and employer brand, and help shape the reputation and reach of a 91-year-old organization entering its next chapter of growth. If you’re an experienced marketing and communications leader ready to bring strategic vision, operational discipline, and creative energy to work that truly makes a difference, we want to meet you. This position reports to the VP, Marketing & Communications.
Full-Time Mechanic / Maintenance Technician – Keep Our Fleet & Facilities Running Strong
Do you enjoy variety in your work and take pride in getting the job done right? We’re looking for a skilled, hands-on professional to join our team full-time, with responsibilities split between vehicle maintenance and facility maintenance.
Job Description & Application


Become a Direct Support Professional
From waking up to winding down, be the steady, compassionate guide our students and their families rely on.
- Extensive training and daily support.
- Variety of schedule and shift options.
- Opportunities for career advancement.