Support Workers for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Always Best Care Senior Services
UniFirst
Equinox, Inc
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year22%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $60,178 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,326 – $62,088 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFirst Aid Training+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDirect Support Professional
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingHope House
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNA+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft PowerpointDirect Support Professional
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDirect Support Professional
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPRBLSSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCustomer Service
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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: 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 in home caregiver.
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 Albany, NY, 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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