Support Workers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
Beacon Specialized Living
Burrell behavioral healthPalmers Home Care LLCTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years29%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $43,078 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,707 – $49,215 yearly
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRFirst AidRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsProduction Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseClass ECNACMT+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSub-Acute Care ExperienceLong Term Acute Care ExperienceLeadershipDirect Support Professional
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideClass ESkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesCommunity Support Specialists (Youth)
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantTraining+7 moreSkills
Public SpeakingSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementShift Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseLicensed Nursing AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical Assistant+16 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceL1MA
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAF EndorsementCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantClass E+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience
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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 61 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 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, production operator and behavioral health technician.
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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 16 years of professional experience.
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