Support Workers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills5%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Master's degree22%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years30%Current company
Envision UnlimitedCTF Illinois
Access Illinois for People with DisabilitiesTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years23%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $57,123 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,071 – $63,893 yearly
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DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystCPIRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCrisis ManagementIntakeChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenDirect Support Professional DSP
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPhysical Therapy LicenseServsafeBLSSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMaintenance Assistant 2
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Baton PermitPERC CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Private Investigator LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingEnglishHVACTANF Caseworker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingSupport service worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationTIPS+12 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceDirect Support Professional (DSP)
Elmwood Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsData ImputationCustomer 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 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, organizational skills and leadership.
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, TANF caseworker and DSP (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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 19 years of professional experience.
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