Our Employees
Work-life at Heartstrings
Employment Services at Heartstrings
Heartstrings Community Foundation (HCF®) is a licensed HCBS Day Service provider in Kansas, proudly serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the I/DD waiver. Through our innovative Employment Services, our employees engage in real-world work experiences via three signature business enterprises:
Goody Delivery® – a mobile snack delivery service
Sacks on Santa Fe – a resale boutique in Downtown Overland Park
HeArtfully Made – an inclusive art and craft production studio
Our employees earn hourly wages based on their contributions while learning transferable job skills, building confidence, and developing independence.
What We Offer
At HCF®, our program is designed for those who want to work and be active members of their community. A typical day spans 5½ hours, with our employees rotating through job roles every 30–50 minutes. This fast-paced model supports engagement, skill development, and focus.
We are in the community 80–90% of the time, and our team leaders are trained in job coaching and follow-along support to promote long-term employment success both within and beyond HCF®.
Our employees gain valuable job experience through several unique business ventures:
Goody Delivery® – Mobile snack service visiting 50+ local businesses
Sacks on Santa Fe – Resale boutique in Downtown Overland Park
HeArtfully Made – Art-based production program
Cleaning Crews – On-site and off-site janitorial teams
Meals on Wheels – Community service opportunity
Employees work in small groups (3 to 4 employees), supported by trained staff, and spend most of their day out in the community.
In addition to employment, HCF® promotes:
Healthy lifestyle choices
Community involvement, including partnerships like Meals on Wheels
A strong focus on workforce development through hands-on, supported training
Our goal is for each individual to shine in the broader workforce—often independently—with confidence and pride.
Work Structure:
- Service Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (arrival after 9:30am)
- New weekly schedules are shared every Friday
- Morning and afternoon activities, with a team lunch in between
- Holidays: Closed on 6 major holidays + Christmas Eve
- Lunch: Bring a sack lunch (no heating or refrigeration). Friday lunch outings are optional.
- Dress Code: Uniform required for Goody Delivery®; business casual for other roles
Environment & Expectations
Our environment is active, varied, and community based. We ask that employees:
- Tolerate transitions and teamwork
- Are comfortable in changing environments
Transportation
Most employees arrive via:
- RideKC Freedom, The JO Special Services, or Z-Trip
- Residential staff or family transportation
During the day, Heartstrings staff transport employees using Heartstrings vans.
Wages & Funding
- Hourly Pay
- Paydays: Every other Friday
- Social Security: Wages typically do not affect benefits
Most employees attend full-time through Medicaid Waiver Services. Part-time and private pay options are available when space allows.
Contact HR
Claire Crowley – Director of Human Services
Email: ccrowley@heartstringscf.org | Office: 913-649-5700
Interested in Joining?
We require all prospective employees to shadow for 3–5 days to ensure a good fit. If it’s a match, we’ll guide you through:
- CDDO/MCO referral process
- Required paperwork
- Submission of a current physical
(within the last 12 months) - Orientation and Employee Handbook review