Support Workers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree39%Master's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years32%Current company
Little Friends
ThresholdsAccess Illinois for People with DisabilitiesTime at current job
Less than 1 year5%1-2 years26%2-5 years51%
Browse Indeed's database of 23,316 profiles for Support Workers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $57,220 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,989 – $64,213 yearly
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Support Service Worker/
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationTIPSProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceDriver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardCPRNon-CDL Class CCertified Recovery SpecialistOccupational Therapy LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsDischarge PlanningCustomer Service Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAccredited Case ManagerLifeguard ExperienceRegistered DietitianPERC CardCertified Recovery SpecialistSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceDomestic Violence Social Services Family Advocate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
LVNPharmacy Technician LicenseRNPALSCPRCRNASkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsHigh-End SalesTime ManagementDirect Support Professional
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant IIPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationAMAPDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDirect Support Professional
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 57 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: 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, customer service representative and peer support specialist - permanent supportive housing.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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