Support Workers for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree13%Master's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years51%6-10 years24%3-5 years18%Current company
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Access: Women and children's homeless shelterAll Heart ConsideredTime at current job
Less than a year31%2-5 years25%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $54,945 yearly
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DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingResidential Support Specialist
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRCertified Medication AideSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAPharmacy Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsMicrosoft ExcelDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Medication AideBLSSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceDirect Support Professional (DSP) House manger
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNASkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnvironmental ServicesHome CareMeal PreparationDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsFood Service 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 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
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 caregiver / support staff.
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 Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 10 years of professional experience.
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