Support Workers for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree20%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years30%Current company
Beacon Specialized Living
Able Independent CareBehavioral Health Allies
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,451 profiles for Support Workers in Kansas City, MO
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $39,935 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,214 – $49,506 yearly
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Lead Direct Support Professional
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCertified Medication AideServsafe+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingDirect SupportDirect Support Professional
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationBoard Certified Autism TechnicianDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersDirect Support Professional
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsDirect Support Professional
Independence, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseMedication AdministrationMedication AssistanceTIPS+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceBereavement SupportGrief CounselingDirect Support Professional
Independence, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideBLSSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementVital SignsHome CareCaregivingNursingDirect Support Professional
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Medication AideServsafeClass ESkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCold CallingPhone CanvassingInitial Contact (Sales Skills)Outbound Calling
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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 organizational skills.
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 and lead direct support professional.
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 14 years of professional experience.
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