Support Workers for hire in Kansas City, MO

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    9,517

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Time Management11%
    Organizational Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED75%
    Bachelor's degree13%
    Vocational or technical training4%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Behavioral Health Allies
    Beacon Specialized Living
    Life Unlimited
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year37%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $39,935 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,214$49,506 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Barista/Bartender

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationF EndorsementCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseTIPSCompTIA A++1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Direct Support Professional

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationMedication AdministrationMedication AssistanceDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication Aide+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
  • Support worker

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismBuccal Midazolam AdministrationSymbol Communication SystemsManual Handling of Patients+12 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesPhone EtiquetteWriting Skills
  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationCaregiver CertificationCPRCertified Medication Aide+1 more

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCaregiving
  • Direct Support Professional

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
  • Direct Support Professional (DSP)

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHACPIFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFilingFile Organization

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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, 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, DSP (direct support professional) and direct support professional (dsp).

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 15 years of professional experience.

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