Support Workers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years16%Current company
People Inc (NY)OPWDD - Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Aftercare Nursing ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years22%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $59,933 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementCPRServsafeBLSSkills
Food PreparationFood HandlingCookingServsafeFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CClass ESkills
Personal Care Home ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUnloadingLoadingPCA Personal Care Assistant
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHATeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationPassenger EndorsementSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSocial Worker
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass EMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Skills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePCA Personal Care Assistant
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Patient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AssistanceCleaningIn-Home Healthcare ExperienceHome Health Care AssistanceCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesChildcarePCA Personal Care Assistant
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DAEMT CertificationHeartsaver CertificationPatient Personal Care AssistanceHealthcare Provider CertificationSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Care Home ExperienceLoadingOrder PickingPackingPackaging
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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 56 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
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, PCA personal care assistant and care coordinator/community health 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 15 years of professional experience.
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