Support Workers for hire in Columbia, MD

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    20,834

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree44%
    High school diploma or GED35%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Kahak Healthcare
    Abundant Grace Health Services
    Anchor Mental Health
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year34%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MD: $63,256 yearly

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  • Warehouse associate

    Burtonsville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDQIDP CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFire Safety Certification

    Skills

    Pharmacy Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsCase ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesSAPSAP EWM
  • Direct Support Professional

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCaregiving
  • Family Support Worker

    Greenbelt, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case ManagerParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Personal Support Worker (PSW)

    Elkridge, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAQMHP CertificationAEDExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 more

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWord Processing
  • Direct Support Professional

    Randallstown, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCrisis ManagementElectronic Health Records (EHR) Management
  • Direct Support Professional

    Laurel, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCMT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime Management

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Driver's License.

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, community support worker and community support worker (csw).

What level of education is common for a support worker?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a support worker in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 9 years of professional experience.

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