Support Workers for hire in Kansas City, KS

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    10,823

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    9%
    Leadership
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    70%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
    Master's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    10%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • General Motors
    • Beacon Specialized Living
    • Burrell Behavioral Health
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    83%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 10,823 profiles for Support Workers in Kansas City, KS

Last updated: Oct 31, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $42,715 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,251 – $50,332 yearly
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  • Peer Support Specialist

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Direct Support Professional

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRClass E+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceHeavy Lifting
  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideClass ECNA+1 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceTime Management
  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationCaregiver CertificationCPRCertified Medication Aide+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities
  • Direct Support Professional

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRClass E+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJanitorial ExperienceCustomer ServiceSanitation
  • Peer support specialist

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Flux-Cored WeldingOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass ECertified Recovery SpecialistAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Standards+7 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftRoofing

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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, time management and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: CPR, Driver's License 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, DSP (direct support professional) and peer support specialist.

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 Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 13 years of professional experience.

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