Support Workers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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5,891
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
RBC Wealth Management
Savers
Tesla
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $60,153 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDirect Support Professional Caregiver
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTeaching CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityPeer Support Specialist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCertified Recovery SpecialistElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDirect Support Professional
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingSchool Social Worker
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Certified Social WorkerTeaching CertificationClinical Social WorkerLicensed Psychologist CredentialsDriver's LicenseLCMHC+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPerson-Centered TherapyDirect Support Professional
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCPRCDL BBLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMeal PreparationFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct support professional, construction laborer and production worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 12 years of professional experience.
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